Meet the Author
Timothy Lawrence
Author of From the Parking Lot to the Pulpit: The Complete Guide to Church Safety and Security
About Timothy Lawrence
Timothy Lawrence is the author of From the Parking Lot to the Pulpit : The Complete Guide to Church Safety and Security. This practical guide was written for pastors, church leaders, security volunteers, ushers, greeters, and anyone called to help protect the people they serve.
Timothy brings a unique blend of security experience, transportation discipline, operational awareness, and deep concern for the safety of houses of worship. His work is shaped by years of observing how people move, how environments function, where vulnerabilities appear, and how small overlooked details can become serious safety concerns.
As the founder of Shamar Protection Agency, Timothy focuses on protective intelligence, security readiness, and practical safety guidance for faith based organizations, businesses, and leaders who want to become more prepared before a crisis occurs. His approach is calm, thoughtful, and prevention focused. He believes that security is not just about reacting to danger. It is about building a culture of awareness, responsibility, and care.
Why I Wrote This Book
I wrote this book because I believe church safety should be practical, understandable, and connected to the heart of ministry. Many churches know they need to be more prepared, but they do not always know where to begin. My goal was to create a guide that speaks plainly, respects the church environment, and helps leaders take meaningful steps without feeling overwhelmed.
This book is for the people who care enough to watch, serve, prepare, and protect. It is for the person standing in the parking lot before service begins. It is for the usher who notices when something feels off. It is for the pastor who carries the responsibility of leading people spiritually while also caring about their physical safety. It is for the team member who may not have a formal security title, but still feels called to help keep the house of worship safe.
About Shamar Protection Agency
Shamar Protection Agency was created to help organizations think more clearly about safety, risk, and readiness. The word Shamar means to watch, guard, keep, and protect. That meaning reflects the heart behind both the agency and this book.
Through Shamar Protection Agency, Timothy provides practical security insight, protective intelligence assessments, and readiness guidance for leaders who want to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen procedures, and build safer environments.
For houses of worship, this work is not about creating fear. It is about helping leaders become more watchful, more prepared, and more intentional in how they protect the people entrusted to them.
Connect with the Author
For questions about the book, speaking opportunities, church safety resources, or security readiness guidance, you can contact Timothy Lawrence through Shamar Protection Agency.
timothylaw@shamarprotectionagency.com