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Security Operations Summit 2026
Pre-event options on Wed, July 22nd: To Purchase these apart from SOS.26 event tickets go to: https://www.fbsnamerica.com/sos-pre-event
July 23-25, 2026
Louisville, KY
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Explore all the sessions for Security Operations Summit 2026
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026
8:00 am
ADD-ON OPTION: HOUSE OF WORSHIP ACTIVE ATTACK RESPONSE COURSE FOR HOW SAFETY TEAMS - (TICKETS TO THIS PRE-EVENT ROLL OUT NOT YET AVAILABLE)
House of Worship Active Attack Response for H.O.W. Safety Teams (SOLD OUT)
Carl Chinn, David Dixon, Jeffrey Toeppe
room ED314
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
8:00 am
HOUSE OF WORSHIP ACTIVE ATTACK RESPONSE COURSE FOR HOW SAFETY TEAMS - TICKETS TO THIS PRE-EVENT ROLL OUT NOT YET AVAILABLE)
House of Worship Active Attack Response for H.O.W. Safety Teams (SOLD OUT)
Repeat
Carl Chinn, David Dixon, Jeffrey Toeppe
room ED314
8:00 am
PRE-EVENT MORNING INTENSIVES (Optional add on courses the day prior to the summit- TICKETS TO PRE-EVENT NOT YET AVAILABLE)
Building a Culture of Training
Paul Lake
room FH131
Managing Unknown Contacts
Cody Blocker
room FH107
Rapid Response Trauma Medical
Brink Fidler, Adam McIntyre
the Fireside Room
The Art of Empathy: Conflict Intervention & De-Escalation
Stason Ikenouye
room FH111
KELTEC DEMO ON THE RANGE
Parker Rosenberger
Firing Range Range
12:00 pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
1:00 pm
PRE-EVENT AFTERNOON INTENSIVES (Optional add on courses the day prior to the summit- TICKETS TO PRE-EVENT NOT YET AVAILABLE)
Skill & Range Training Considerations for Armed Church Security Teams
Ed Monk
room FH111
Systems and Administration for Church Security Ministries
Gill Richard, Craig Cable
room FH107
Executive Protection Priniciples
Kurt Owen
the Fireside Room
From Recognition to Response: Practical Mental Health Skills for Church Security Teams
Dr. Priscilla "Kris" Clancy
room FH131
KELTEC DEMO ON THE RANGE
Repeat
Parker Rosenberger
Firing Range Range
Thursday, Jul 23, 2026
7:15 am
Registration
SOS.26 CHECK IN - EXHIBITOR HALL IS OPEN
the (ATRIUM)
8:00 am
Welcome
WELCOME TO THE SECURITY OPERATIONS SUMMIT 2026
Dave Stone
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
8:30 am
Main Session 1
When the Clock Starts Ticking
David Dixon
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
9:30 am
Break/Vendor Visit
BREAK: EXHIBITOR HALL OPEN
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 1)
9:45 am
Main Session 2
Scriptural Foundations
Kurt Owen
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
10:30 am
Special Presentation
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
10:45 am
Break/Vendor Visit
BREAK: EXHIBITOR HALL OPEN
Repeat
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 1)
11:00 am
BREAKOUTS 1
Safety Ministry Team Training and Documentation
Jeffrey Toeppe
room ATCR200
"The Physical Security Fallacy"
George Carey
room FH107
Balancing Security and Ministry
Paul Lake
room FH111
Mental Health Issues in Faith-Based Settings
Dr. Priscilla "Kris" Clancy
the Fireside Room
When Protest Enters the Sanctuary: Lessons from the January 18 Disruption at Cities Church, Saint Paul
Simon Osamoh
room ATCR207
CASE STUDY: THE FIRST ISIS ATTACK ON U.S. SOIL
Repeat
Greg Stevens
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
Crisis to Cavalry
Paul Cobb
room FH109
After the Gunfight: The Human Cost of a Life-and-Death Decision
Repeat
Ben Fries
room ATCR206
The Watchful Shepherd: Developing & Applying SOG's
Richard Hunt
room ED313
Personal Protection for Church Security: Preventing Victimization Inside and Outside the Church
Vernon Chinn
room ATCR202
Beyond the Bullseye: Closing the Gap Between Shooter and Gunfighter
Repeat
Vaughn Baker
room ATCR209
12:00 pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
Repeat
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
Meet and Greet with Kris Moloney
Kris Moloney
room 1
1:00 pm
BREAKOUTS 2
Deadly Force Incidents & Mass Murder in Houses of Worship: Warning Signs & Escalating Behaviors of the Mass Killer
Shanna Honeycutt
room ATCR200
Behavior Recognition for Church Security
Cody Blocker
room FH111
Condensed Rapid Response Trauma Medical Training
Adam McIntyre
the Fireside Room
"The Physical Security Fallacy"
Repeat
George Carey
room FH107
The Mental Health Crisis: The Church is Not Immune
Dr. Priscilla "Kris" Clancy
room ATCR206
From Sheepdog to Teammate: Building Safety Partnerships Across Every Ministry
Repeat
Alan Hughes
room AT106/109
Crisis to Cavalry
Repeat
Paul Cobb
room FH109
After the Gunfight: The Human Cost of a Life-and-Death Decision
Ben Fries
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
Decisional Shooting (“Shoot/Don’t Shoot”) Laser Training
Richard Hunt
room ED313
Personal Protection for Church Security: Preventing Victimization Inside and Outside the Church
Repeat
Vernon Chinn
room ATCR202
Beyond the Bullseye: Closing the Gap Between Shooter and Gunfighter
Repeat
Vaughn Baker
room ATCR209
Safeguarding Children & Preventing Abuse in Ministry Settings
Jeff Dalrymple
room ATCR207
2:00 pm
Break/Vendor Visit
BREAK: EXHIBITOR HALL OPEN
Repeat
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 1)
2:15 pm
BREAKOUTS 3
Safety Ministry Team Training and Documentation
Repeat
Jeffrey Toeppe
room ATCR200
More Than Security: Building Teams That Protect the Flock by Shepherding People
Repeat
Jared Tetzlaff
room FH131
Behavior Recognition for Church Security
Repeat
Cody Blocker
room FH111
When Protest Enters the Sanctuary: Lessons from the January 18 Disruption at Cities Church, Saint Paul
Repeat
Simon Osamoh
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
From Sheepdog to Teammate: Building Safety Partnerships Across Every Ministry
Alan Hughes
room AT106/109
CASE STUDY: THE FIRST ISIS ATTACK ON U.S. SOIL
Greg Stevens
the Fireside Room
After the Gunfight: The Human Cost of a Life-and-Death Decision
Repeat
Ben Fries
room ATCR206
CHILD PROTECTION OPERATIONS
room FH109
CIVILIAN RESPONSE TO ACTIVE VIOLENCE
Robert Moore
room FH107
Decisional Shooting (“Shoot/Don’t Shoot”) Laser Training
Repeat
Richard Hunt
room ED313
Lead with Clarity: Crisis Communication Strategies for Faith Communities
Monte Chambers
room ATCR202
Responding to Abuse in Ministry – Crisis Response When Allegations Arise
Jeff Dalrymple
room ATCR207
3:15 pm
Break/Vendor Visit
BREAK: EXHIBITOR HALL OPEN
Repeat
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 1)
3:30 pm
Main Session 3
A Church-Focused Summary of the Active Shooter & How to Minimize Victims
Ed Monk
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
4:45 pm
Break/Vendor Visit
BREAK: EXHIBITOR HALL OPEN
Repeat
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 1)
5:00 pm
Main Session 4
Conflict Intervention and De-Escalation
Stason Ikenouye
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
6:00 pm
Dismiss Day 1
CONCLUSION DAY 1
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
6:30 pm
AFTER HOURS INVITATION
Thursday Evening Church Services at Southeast Christian
the (SANCTUARY)
Friday, Jul 24, 2026
7:15 am
State and Regional Breakfast
Networking Breakfast
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
8:00 am
Welcome/Announcements
Welcome Day 2 & Announcements
Carl Chinn
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
8:45 am
Break/Vendor Visit
BREAK: EXHIBITOR HALL OPEN
Repeat
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 1)
9:00 am
Main Session 5
Protective Intelligence for Houses of Worship
Patrick Cumba
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
10:15 am
Warrior Sponsor 1
Announcement
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
10:45 am
Break/Vendor Visit
BREAK: EXHIBITOR HALL OPEN
Repeat
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 1)
11:00 am
BREAKOUTS 4
More Than Security: Building Teams That Protect the Flock by Shepherding People
Repeat
Jared Tetzlaff
room FH131
Behavior Recognition for Church Security
Repeat
Cody Blocker
room FH111
Condensed Rapid Response Trauma Medical Training
Repeat
Adam McIntyre
the Fireside Room
When Protest Enters the Sanctuary: Lessons from the January 18 Disruption at Cities Church, Saint Paul
Repeat
Simon Osamoh
room ATCR207
From Sheepdog to Teammate: Building Safety Partnerships Across Every Ministry
Repeat
Alan Hughes
room AT106/109
CHILD PROTECTION OPERATIONS
Repeat
room FH109
Domestic Violence Spillover: The Deadliest Threat to Houses of Worship
Shanna Honeycutt, Vernon Chinn
room ATCR206
The Watchful Shepherd: Developing & Applying SOG's
Repeat
Richard Hunt
room ED313
Stronger Together: Building Church Security Coalitions That Prevent and Mitigate Threats
Mike Harvill
room ATCR200
Lead with Clarity: Crisis Communication Strategies for Faith Communities
Repeat
Monte Chambers
room ATCR202
Safeguarding Children & Preventing Abuse in Ministry Settings
Repeat
Jeff Dalrymple
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
12:00 pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
Repeat
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
1:00 pm
BREAKOUTS 5
Safety Ministry Team Training and Documentation
Repeat
Jeffrey Toeppe
room ATCR200
Mega Church Security Directors Panel
David Dixon, Troy Thompson, Stason Ikenouye, Jared Tetzlaff
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
Condensed Rapid Response Trauma Medical Training
Repeat
Adam McIntyre
the Fireside Room
"The Physical Security Fallacy"
Repeat
George Carey
room FH107
Balancing Security and Ministry
Repeat
Paul Lake
room FH111
The Mental Health Crisis: The Church is Not Immune
Repeat
Dr. Priscilla "Kris" Clancy
room ATCR206
From Sheepdog to Teammate: Building Safety Partnerships Across Every Ministry
Repeat
Alan Hughes
room AT106/109
Decisional Shooting (“Shoot/Don’t Shoot”) Laser Training
Repeat
Richard Hunt
room ED313
Lead with Clarity: Crisis Communication Strategies for Faith Communities
Repeat
Monte Chambers
room ATCR202
Beyond the Bullseye: Closing the Gap Between Shooter and Gunfighter
Vaughn Baker
room ATCR209
Responding to Abuse in Ministry – Crisis Response When Allegations Arise
Repeat
Jeff Dalrymple
room ATCR207
2:00 pm
Break/Vendor Visit
BREAK: EXHIBITOR HALL OPEN
Repeat
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 1)
2:15 pm
BREAKOUTS 6
More Than Security: Building Teams That Protect the Flock by Shepherding People
Jared Tetzlaff
room FH131
Behavior Recognition for Church Security
Repeat
Cody Blocker
room FH111
Mental Health Issues in Faith-Based Settings
Repeat
Dr. Priscilla "Kris" Clancy
the Fireside Room
When Protest Enters the Sanctuary: Lessons from the January 18 Disruption at Cities Church, Saint Paul
Repeat
Simon Osamoh
room ATCR207
Crisis to Cavalry
Repeat
Paul Cobb
room FH109
CIVILIAN RESPONSE TO ACTIVE VIOLENCE
Repeat
Robert Moore
room FH107
Decisional Shooting (“Shoot/Don’t Shoot”) Laser Training
Repeat
Richard Hunt
room ED313
Stronger Together: Building Church Security Coalitions That Prevent and Mitigate Threats
Repeat
Mike Harvill
room ATCR200
Domestic Violence Spillover: The Deadliest Threat to Houses of Worship
Repeat
Shanna Honeycutt, Vernon Chinn
room ATCR206
Beyond the Bullseye: Closing the Gap Between Shooter and Gunfighter
Repeat
Vaughn Baker
room ATCR209
3:15 pm
Break/Vendor Visit
BREAK: EXHIBITOR HALL OPEN
Repeat
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 1)
4:00 pm
Main Session 6
Faith Over Fear
Jeff Struecker
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
5:00 pm
Main Session 7
The Violence Epidemic - Proven Mitigation Strategies for Active Violence Events
Brink Fidler
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
6:00 pm
Dismiss Day 2
CONCLUSION DAY 2
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
6:00 pm
AFTER HOURS INVITATION
Belle of Louisville Riverboat Cruise
Belle of Louisville Riverboats OFF SITE
Saturday, Jul 25, 2026
7:30 am
ANNUAL FBSN MEMBERS ONLY MEETING
Annual Member Meeting
Carl Chinn, Kurt Owen, David Dixon
the (CHAPEL)
9:15 am
Main Session 8
Presidential Protection for Places of Worship
Trent Steele
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
10:00 am
Panel
Security Panel
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
10:45 am
Final Break/Networking
BREAK: EXHIBITOR HALL OPEN
Repeat
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 1)
11:00 am
Main Session 9
Inside Large-Scale Church Operations: Critical Incident Response Lessons for Every Ministry
Robert Reeves
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
11:45 am
Main Session 10
State of the Endeavor
Carl Chinn
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
12:30 pm
Conclusion
CONFERENCE CONCLUSION
the (FELLOWSHIP HALL 2)
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