Securing Sacred Spaces - House of Worship Security Summit
Free in-person summit with church security leaders. Learn about insurance, legal issues, grants & starting a safety team.
Date and time
Location
Westwood Community Church Bush Lake
6301 Cecilia Circle Minneapolis, MN 55439Agenda
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Registration
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
Conference Welcome
8:10 AM - 8:30 AM
Overview of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
Simon Osamoh, Founder Kingswood Security
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
How Hennepin County SHIELD Program Empowers Houses of Worship
Sheriff Witt, Hennepin County Sherrif’s Office
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
BREAK
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Beyond Worship: Managing Everyday Risks in Faith Communities
Wes Pederson, Safety and Security Director, Eagle Brook
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Hard Questions, Higher Stakes: Legal Trends Impacting Faith Communities
Ginny Cronin, Nonprofit Attorney at Law, Michael Best
11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
BREAK
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Insuring Risk in Houses of Worship: Trends & Liabilities
Tim Roddy, American Church Insurance
12:20 PM - 1:15 PM
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Deep Dive: Starting and Sustaining Safety Teams in Houses of Worship
Jim Theis, Security Director Westwood Community Church
Jason Waage, Security Director River Valley Church
3:30 PM
Event Finishes
Simon Osamoh, Kingswood Security
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Highlights
- 7 hours 30 minutes
- In person
About this event
Securing Sacred Spaces: Church Security Summit
This free, in-person summit hosted by Kingswood Security was planned prior to the tragic events at Annunciation School in Minneapolis. Join security leaders from Eagle Brook Church, River Valley Church, Kingswood Security, and Westwood Community Church for a day of practical training on protecting sacred spaces.
What to Expect:
- 6 expert-led presentations covering:
- Insurance and liability
- Church legal considerations
- Security grants and funding
- Starting and strengthening your safety team
Cost: Free
Format: In-person event
Come learn, connect, and take the next step in securing your ministry.
This free community event is sponsored by Langer Construction
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