Securing Sacred Spaces - House of Worship Security Summit

Securing Sacred Spaces - House of Worship Security Summit

By Kingswood Security Consulting LLC

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 55439

Agenda

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


The Nonprofit Security Grant Program allows Minnesota nonprofits to apply for FEMA funding through the state. Organizations with a completed vulnerability assessment can request up to $200,000 for se...

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

How Hennepin County SHIELD Program Empowers Houses of Worship

Sheriff Witt, Hennepin County Sherrif’s Office


Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt will share how the Hennepin County SHIELD program partners with faith communities to protect youth, strengthen trust, and enable timely information sharing. Learn what support...

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


Many faith communities focus safety efforts on weekend worship, but risks extend far beyond Sunday. From support groups and recovery programs to community events, challenges can surface any day of th...

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


As safety teams, firearms policies, and staff conduct come under increasing legal scrutiny, houses of worship face new challenges in protecting their ministries. Attorney Ginny Cronin will unpack eme...

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


As faith communities grow, so do the risks they face from safety team operations and volunteer background checks to liability for injuries on church property. This session will explore current insura...

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


This session offers a deep dive into launching and sustaining a safety team for houses of worship. Covering recruitment, training, best practices, and governance, it provides practical guidance for b...

3:30 PM

Event Finishes

Simon Osamoh, Kingswood Security

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Highlights

  • 7 hours 30 minutes
  • In person

About this event

Spirituality • Christianity

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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Kingswood Security Consulting LLC

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Oct 25 · 8:00 AM CDT