Books by Jeffrey C. Kearnan
About the Books
One comprehensive work, four focused volumes.
Guardians of the Flock was written as a single comprehensive work, a complete reference for church leaders, safety teams, and ministry volunteers who carry the responsibility of protecting their congregations. The scope of that mission, from theological foundations through legal compliance to operational program management, produced a manuscript that serves readers best as a four-volume edition. This format allows each volume to be a manageable, focused reference, one a reader can hold open on a table while walking a building or sitting with a board, while preserving the work’s full depth and continuity.
The Short Guide to Guardians of the Flock
52 Lies
Every Church Should Know About Safety and Security
Fifty-two widely held beliefs, answered with evidence, law and Scripture.
A short companion guide to the four-volume Guardians of the Flock series by Jeffrey C. Kearnan.
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Explore the Series
Volume One
The Sacred Duty
30-year career across patrol, investigations, SWAT command, and executive leadership.
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Volume Two
Those in Our Care
Center for Homeland Defense and Security, threat assessment and security studies.
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Volume Three
Building the Program
Led security operations for an NFL franchise across stadium, travel, and facility environments.
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Volume Four
Carrying the Work Forward
Working relationships with the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and federal task forces.
Buy Volume FourHow They Work Together
Complete alone. Stronger together.
Each volume is complete in itself. Its chapters are numbered from one, its endnotes are self-contained, and its bibliography, index and appendices cover only the material in that volume.
Readers who own more than one volume will find that the four build on each other in sequence, and cross-references name the companion volume wherever the argument continues there.
The Glossary of Key Terms and the Stewardship Inventory appear in every volume.

