Religious leaders are spending more time and money on security and safety for congregations. The latest church shooting in Houston is a catalyst to reevaluate their building plans and make changes.
– Mass shootings at places of worship, synagogues and temples are elevating the alert level for religious leaders across the country, including San Antonio.
Herman Price Jr., the pastor at St. John Baptist Church in Leon Valley, said safety has been a top priority for churches, regardless of size. Some of them simply can’t afford to pay for the security and technology.Price Jr. said they pay for armed security, but they may consider a different approach following Sunday’s shooting in Houston.
Ryan Searles with IMEG Crop works with safety security design. Searles said more and more churches are being built or remodeled with worst-case scenarios in mind.
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