Amy Scott

Amy Lauren Scott is a technical writer for ACS Technologies. In her spare time, she enjoys running, yoga, art and exploring Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband, Clay.

Articles by Amy Scott

• The social scene: Choosing the best social media networks for your church

  Tuesday, January 31, 2017

  Almost every few months, a new social networking website emerges. Long-established social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are popular and well-known, but newcomers like Instagram and Snapchat have quickly gained ground.

• Jump-start your holiday giving season with #GivingTuesday

  Tuesday, October 04, 2016

  ​With the holidays on the horizon, it's a busy season for churches. Your leadership and staff are planning for Thanksgiving, Christmas and 2017 pledge and giving campaigns. However, another charitable movement you may want to plan for is Giving Tuesday, which is Nov. 29 this year.

• Church safety: On the road again

  Wednesday, March 09, 2016

  ​In this church safety series, we've discussed ​forming a safety team and steps to take to make your church safer. But keeping your members and attendees safe doesn't end when you leave the church grounds. Many churches use church vehicles to transport those who are otherwise unable to come to church and for off-campus events.

• Church safety: Policies for children’s ministry

  Wednesday, March 02, 2016

  ​Now that we've discussed establishing a safety team, preventing and treating medical emergencies at your church, and addressing your building’s physical grounds, let’s discuss child safety.

• Church safety: Secure buildings and property

  Wednesday, February 24, 2016

  So far, we've discussed forming a church safety team and helping your church prepare for potential medical emergencies. However, installing first aid kits and training volunteers in basic first aid is only the first step of keeping your church safe.

• Church safety: Handling medical incidents

  Wednesday, February 17, 2016

  ​​In the first article of the series, we discussed establishing a church safety and security committee. Once you form a committee, addressing medical needs should be one of your first tasks. While some safety concerns vary based on the church's location or size, medical emergencies can occur in urban churches or rural churches, along with megachurches and small congregations.

• Church safety: Establishing the dream team

  Wednesday, February 10, 2016

  Living in Charleston, South Carolina, I've witnessed the Emanuel AME Church tragedy's local impact. From memorial services and fundraisers to marching band halftime shows and walk/run events, everyone in Charleston has come together to remember the victims in different ways. Local places of worship have also addressed safety concerns and developed plans of action if a crisis occurs.