Comprehensive and Flexible Safety Ministry Training
Over 5,000 Students | 100s of Churches Untrained and Undertrained Safety Team members are a Big Problem, but training volunteers can be a real hassle. After hours of creating and scheduling training events, there is always one person that can not attend. Not to mention, all the new people who volunteer throughout the year.
Churches NEED Realistic and Reputable Training that fits into Everybody's Schedule! Learn more about our Team Safety Member Certification, below.
Feel Free to Call or Text 612-470-7364... Please call Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Central Time.
Students may train using any combination of the three training methods (learn more below). It is all the same training materials. A team member receives certification after completing all eight modules and passing the Online Certification Test.
Each Team Member can use ANY and ALL of the 3 Training Methods to Earn their Certification.
Self-Paced Training
Team members with a Student Account have access to our entire library of streaming instructional videos. This allows them to train on their Own Time and Computer without the limitations of a schedule. *Our Team Certification program comes with 7 student accounts with the option to add more.
Key Benefit
Scheduling Conflicts are Inevitable and Streaming Videos are the Solution! Access to our video library allows team members train on their own.
How It Works...
Register your Safety Team
Request a Coupon Code
Team sets up Student Accounts
Complete All the Training Modules
Pass the Online Certification Test
Order Certification Cards
A clip from the Basic Use of Force Laws video.
ALSO INCLUDES
Online Training Events
Sheepdog Church Security founder Kris Moloney trains with your team during live weekly events via Zoom Meeting. Together we watch training videos and discuss implementation for your church. Each webinar covers a different church security topic. All of our Training Modules are covered four times a year. (See Schedule Below) *Teams receive invitations for an entire year from time of registration.
Key Benefit
This is the EASY BUTTON for training your team! We have done everything for you. Simply, share the Zoom Link with your team.
How It Works...
Register your Safety Team
We send you an Invitation via email
Forward the Invitation to your team
Complete All the Training Modules
During each event, we give a "Code Word" to help you verify attendance
Pass the Online Certification Test
Order Certification Cards
Schedule 2023-2024
3 PM Central Time Zone
Sep 10 | Nov 12 | Jan 28 | Mar 24 Safety Team Fundamentals
Sep 17 | Nov 19 | Feb 4 | Apr 7 Active Shooter Response
Sep 24 | Dec 3 | Feb 11 | Apr 14 Deescalating Disruptive Persons
Oct 1 | Dec 10 | Feb 18 | Apr 21 Protecting Children from Abuse
Oct 8 | Dec 17 | Feb 25 | Apr 28 Basic Use of Force Laws
Oct 15 | Jan 7 | Mar 3 | May 5 Arson and Fire Safety
Oct 22 | Jan 14 | Mar 10 | May 19 Storms and Disasters
Nov 5 | Jan 21 | Mar 17 | Jun 2 Mass Trauma Emergencies
ALSO INCLUDES
Church Hosted Training (DIY)
For those who prefer to conduct your own in-person training, we provide easy-to-use instructional materials. Customizable to your church, these materials include PowerPoint presentations, instructor guides and director’s manuals. You can also use our streaming videos for your class. *Keep Downloaded Materials Forever! Access to Streaming Video for an entire year from time of registration.
Key Benefit
Customize Your Training! Church Hosted Training allows you to customize the training to your church's unique size, setting and procedures.
How It Works...
Register your Safety Team
Set up Classroom or Online Meeting
Show videos and/or slides
Instruct and Lead Discussion
Complete All the Training Modules
Pass the Online Certification Test
Order Certification Cards
"We Don't Get to Pick the kind of Emergency we will Face."
Our certification training focuses on Routine Safety/Security Operations and Emergency Situations in Houses of Worship. All our courses are scale-able and based on the best practices for church safety and security. They were developed by painstakingly researching nationally recognized publications and by close collaboration with subject matter experts in Church Security, Crime Prevention, Personal Protection, Emergency Medical Response, Fire Safety, and a number of other fields of study and expertise.
Security Team Fundamentals Intro to safety and security as they relate to Houses of Worship. Covers: Ministry Basics | Patrolling | Emergency Response | Radio Procedures | Reporting
Active Shooter Response Develop strategies to mitigate violent intruder attacks. Covers: Why Churches Need to Prepare | Civilian Response Plan | Engagement Procedures
Deescalating Disruptive Persons Verbal persuasion techniques to reduce violence and control situations. Covers: Engaging the Subject | Maintaining Control | Issuing Commands
Protecting Children from Abuse Best methods for preventing and responding to child abuse. Covers: Signs and Symptoms of Abuse | Child Protection Policies | Reporting Abuse
Use of Force Laws Training on the legal limitations and implications of using force. Covers: Citizen’s Arrest | Understanding Use of Force | Unarmed Control Techniques
Arson and Fire Safety How to save lives and church property from a fire. Covers: Preventing Arson | Fire Science | Response Plans | Safety Inspections | Fire Drills
Storms and Disasters Protecting people and property against dangerous weather. Covers: Identifying Risks | Safety Inspections | Disaster Drills | Safety Plans
Mass Trauma Emergency (NEW) Saving Lives during a Mass Trauma Event. Covers: Mass Trauma Events | The 3 B's of Care | High Threat Situations | Care and Aftermath
Here is what the Experts Say...
Reviews from Law Enforcement and Other Security Professionals Overall Rating 4.8 stars
5 star rating
*Gave me some additional items to employ.
Michael Root
This was a good review and allowed me some additional items that I could employ with my teams. Having been in law enforcement for many years and church secur...
This was a good review and allowed me some additional items that I could employ with my teams. Having been in law enforcement for many years and church security as a director for many years, this program would be recommended to someone that is new and wants a good understanding of what can be expected.
This is an excellent course. There are many more aspects to dealing with an active shooter than I anticipated. The course also goes into detail on how to p...
This is an excellent course. There are many more aspects to dealing with an active shooter than I anticipated. The course also goes into detail on how to provide safety to members of the congregation as well as how to protect our elderly and handicapped individuals in an emergency. I will more than likely review this course multiple times and take notes. There is also valuable information on how to better secure our church from dangerous threats.
Although I have worked in armed security before for beachfront businesses, the Sheepdog Church Security course has brought to my attention some situations an...
Although I have worked in armed security before for beachfront businesses, the Sheepdog Church Security course has brought to my attention some situations and procedures needed to cover church security that may not be on private properties and businesses. I took a lot of notes.
Well done, and very through ... Can and will save your life of those of others. He pulls no punches and that is the way it should be. I have had other trai...
Well done, and very through ... Can and will save your life of those of others. He pulls no punches and that is the way it should be. I have had other training and this is very very good ... and at a great price (buy the bundle ... you will need it) Coming from a Security group in a major city for 25 years.. This is good stuff!
I have been in law enforcement and security for 22 years and felt the information covered in this course was very beneficial. Looking forward to taking more ...
I have been in law enforcement and security for 22 years and felt the information covered in this course was very beneficial. Looking forward to taking more courses.
I am looking at taking your entire course having been a part of my church's team for a while now. When I went through my state's private security training m...
I am looking at taking your entire course having been a part of my church's team for a while now. When I went through my state's private security training much of that course material was, understandably, non-church security specific. Decided to take this course as a trial run before purchasing the rest of the course and I am thankful I did. Having course material that is presented from a church's need is quite helpful. Well done.
*The Importance of Proper Recognition and Reporting
Jerry Wolfe
As a retired LE, I am glad to see a training module that hits the most important topics in recognizing and dealing with child abuse. These topics, when follo...
As a retired LE, I am glad to see a training module that hits the most important topics in recognizing and dealing with child abuse. These topics, when followed, will create an atmosphere of safety for our youth. I totally agree that we will likely feel some resistance and even push back in regard to implementing several of the procedures. Be persistent and apply steady, loving pressure in implementing these procedures and let law enforcement do it's job at the appropriate time.
As a retired law enforcement officer, I believe this is a very good compilation of safety/security basics to prepare the committed person for further detaile...
As a retired law enforcement officer, I believe this is a very good compilation of safety/security basics to prepare the committed person for further detailed instruction!
This resource is excellent. I am just getting started with my Safety Team journey. These resources are helping me to get up to speed. I would love to use th...
This resource is excellent. I am just getting started with my Safety Team journey. These resources are helping me to get up to speed. I would love to use this with my whole team. There is valuable information in this package. I like the way it is laid out and I like the way the tests are done. The ability to retake the test really helped me to lock in the information. I also like the ability to print out the forms. I can't wait to take more courses.
A Well-Trained and Well-Prepared Safety Team is Great. A Well-Trained and Well-Prepared Safety Team supported by trained Staff and Volunteers is Exceptional! Others may audit the training for FREE based on their interests and responsibilities.
Audit Online Training Events
When you enroll in this program everyone in your congregation is welcome to join our Online Training Events for free. During each event, we say a "Code Word" to help you maintain a class roster for your training records.
Audit Church Hosted Training
If you host training sessions in-person we encourage inviting any staff or volunteers to participate who may benefit from the topic being taught.
*Important Note*
While they are free to audit these trainings, staff and volunteers will not receive a Certificate of Training from Sheepdog Church Security. We highly encourage you to maintain class roster.
Office Hours
Open Discussion with Instructor
Gain new insights through the exchange of information about challenges, experiences, and shared goals with other church safety and security practitioners.
Thursday Zoom Meetings
On Thursday mornings active students and alumni are invited to participate in an open discussion with Kris Moloney. This is a less formal online gathering to talk about our training materials and other safety ministry challenges.
*Important Note*
Invitations for the Thursday Office Hours will be sent one week prior and will be held at 10 AM Central Time Zone. Other times are available by appointment!
Alumni Association
Connect with Colleagues
Graduates of the Safety Member Certification can join the Alumni Association which is designed to connect safety and security practitioners from the same Region.
Working Together
These connections are a great resource when dealing with region specific opportunities and challenges, like planning seminars and coordinating training events or dealing with local requirements and restrictions.
*Important Note*
Students may choose to join the association upon verified certification and remain part of the association with current certification. Alumni are also allowed to participate in the Office Hours meetings.
Additional Bonuses and Resources
Want more help? We include these bonuses.
One-on-One Consultation
A personal strategy session by phone or Zoom with the founder of Sheepdog Church Security. Have an open discussion about your Safety Ministry. Ask questions. Plan possible solutions.
Drills and Scenarios
(Coming Soon) Take your training to the next level with this PDF Booklet. It's packed with basic emergency drills and scenario training. Perfect for practicing with your Safety Ministry for actual emergencies.
Cheat Sheets and More
This package contains draft policies, DIY Assessment, Training Records, Kids First Lesson Plans, Reports and Forms. If it helped other churches, it ended up here to make your life a little easier.
Comprehensive and Flexible Safety Ministry Training
Over 5,000 Students | 100s of Churches Sheepdog Church Security Academy has trained thousands of students; representing hundreds of churches. We can get your Safety Team Certified and provide training for your Staff and other Volunteers, too.
Feel Free to Call 612-470-7364... Please call Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Central Time.
We are so sure you’ll be happy with your purchase that we offer a “30-Day Money-Back Guarantee” to ensure you are satisfied with our training bundles. If for any reason you wish to discontinue using our materials, we will promptly issue a refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Feel Free to Call 612-470-7364 with your Questions...
Please call Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Central Time. 612-470-7364 (Seriously, if you have a question, Call Kris.) Leave a Voice Mail, if Kris doesn't answer.
What does certification with Sheepdog Church Security Academy mean?
It proves students have been trained in a number of safety and security topics as they relate to houses of worship and the student demonstrated understanding of the material through testing. Certification with Sheepdog Church Security is a company level certification and it does not grant any authority or privileges not recognized by law.
What if we have more than seven (7) Safety Team Members?
Immediately after enrolling into the Team Certification, you will be directed to our "Additional Students Enrollment Coupon" page. There you may enroll additional team members.
How much does it cost to enroll more than seven Safety Team Members?
Each additional student will cost $70.
How many hours of training is the certification course?
Total training time to complete all of the modules is between 12 and 16 hours.
How long does it take to complete each of the individual modules?
Plan for each module to take about two (2) hours.
May other staff and volunteers audit the training?
Yes. Other staff and volunteers may attend the Online Training Events and any Church Hosted Training as part of the Team Certification. However, if they want/need to get certified you will need to purchase additional Student Accounts for them beyond the seven that are included with this program.
Do you offer in-person training in our area?
We suspended our Onsite Instructor Program. There were several problems with it. First, it was super expensive to get an instructor to teach the materials. (ie. travel expenses and time) Second, despite everyone’s best efforts, there was always at least one person who could not make it to the training because of a scheduling conflict. Not to mention, throughout the year new members join the team. People like you were forced into paying a lot of money every year to train only a part of your team.
What is your Return Policy?
We offer a “30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.” If for any reason you wish to discontinue using our materials, we will promptly issue a refund.
IMPORTANT NOTE: These courses are licensed for one (1) facility and cannot be used for monetary gain. Certification with Sheepdog Church Security does not grant any authority or privileges not recognized by law. Sheepdog Church Security disclaims liability for any personal injury, property or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the acts or omissions of any person who has completed our training.
Contact Sheepdog Church Security with any questions at [email protected]