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8th Annual Defending the Flock Conference

  • September 19, 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • CDO Bible Church 9200 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson

Registration

(depends on selected options)

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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...

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

Internet Safety and Awareness presented by Forrest Cook

Medical Emergencies and Trauma in Children presented by Jenna Logan

Narcan Training presented by Pima County Health Department

Preparing and Responding to Complex Attacks presented by Brian Kowalski

Recognizing Abuse and Neglect in Children Parts 1 & 2 presented by Tara Salce, DNP, CPNP-AC

Response Considerations for Explosives Related Threats presented by Nathan Krombeen

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

Situational Awareness presented by Brian Kowalski

Verbal De-Escalation presented by Amy Lyons

Violence From Within: Managing Insider Threats presented by John McGrath

Additional breakout sessions will be added as speakers are confirmed. 

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


Add Deep Dive Friday (Additional Fee Applies)

Morning Sessions 8:00am-12:00pm

Crisis Intervention in the Church Security Setting presented by Amy Lyons

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

Principles of Active Violence Response presented by Brian Kowalski

Tactical Medical Decision Making in the Church Security Environment Part 1 (must take part 2) presented by Dr. Patrick Boyle

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 

O.C. (Pepper Spray) Training presented by Brian Kowalski, Director of Training

Tactical Medical Decision Making in the Church Security Environment Part 2 presented by Dr. Patrick Boyle

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

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