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AZCSN 5th Annual Church Security Conference Phoenix

  • April 11, 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • First Southern Baptist Church at Saguaro Ranch 10250 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • Approved Partners Only

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Keynote Presentations:

Defending the Flock: Offensive and Defensive Principles from the Scriptures presented by Christopher Taylor, M.Div. 

Setting Training Priorities and Goals, presented by Brian Kowalski

Choose from numerous breakout sessions...

The Annunciation Church/School Murder/Suicide, a Psychological Autopsy from a  Threat Assessment Perspective Part 1 & 2 presented by John McGrath

Risk Management and Insurance presented by Lightwell Insurance Advisors

Preparing and Responding to Complex Attacks presented by Brian Kowalski

Recognizing Abuse and Neglect in Children presented by Tara Salce, DNP, CPNP-AC

Dry Fire Practice: A Hands on Primer presented by Brian Kowalski

Equipment for Security Ministries and Facility Support presented by Steve Lyons

Medical Emergencies and Trauma in Children presented by Jenna Logan

Nonprofit Security Grant Program Process and Experience presented by Harold Huffman

Safety and Security Ministry Team Development Part 1 & 2 presented by Steve Lyons

Countering Objections to Church Safety and Security Ministries presented by Christopher Taylor


Keeping Kids Safe at Church presented by Robert Brown and Lacey A.N. Cooper from Church and Ministry Law


Monitoring Sex Offenders in the Church presented by Mark Fritts


Aftermath of the Use of Force presented by Brian Kowalski

Physical Security Safeguards presented by American Defense Solutions


Verbal De-Escalation presented by Amy Lyons


More Breakout sessions will be added once speakers are confirmed!


Add Deep Dive Friday (Additional Fee Applies)

Morning Sessions 8:00am-12:00pm

NRA Range Safety Officer Training Part 1 (must take part 2) presented by Debbie Kowalski

Principles of Active Violence Response presented by Brian Kowalski

Crisis Intervention in the Church Security Setting presented by Amy Lyons

Afternoon Sessions 1:00-5:00pm

Judicious Use of Force presented by John McGrath 

NRA Range Safety Officer Training Part 2 (must take part1) presented by Debbie Kowalski 

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray and Other Irritant Training presented by Brian Kowalski

* Schedule, Session Topics and Speakers are subject to change. 


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