Saturday, September 19th
Canyon Del Oro Bible Church Tucson
8th Annual Defending the Flock Conference
&
Deep Dive Friday (Optional)
(Additional Fee Applies)
Conference Registration is now open! 
Early Registration Guests $99 (through August 16th) Add Deep Dive Friday Registration Registration Members $59 Guest $79 |
Conference Saturday, September 19th* |
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 Breakout Sessions Will Include: 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 sessions will be added as speakers confirm. |
Deep Dive Friday* Friday, September 26th |
Deep Dive Friday provides participants the opportunity to complete two different extended courses covering some of our most requested topics. Class size is limited for these specialized courses. Lunch is included with registration.
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. |