SAFETY MEMBER CERTIFICATION

Be the Protector Your Church Needs—Right Now

Emergencies won’t wait. This certification prepares you to respond with clarity and courage. No prior training required—if you can serve, you can protect.

Enroll Now $80 (Was $100) Enroll Your Entire Team

Just $80 per volunteer (normally $100) — includes full training, Zoom access, and the downloadable Safety Drills Manual.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Skills You'll Build to Protect, Respond, and Lead in a Church Crisis

This certification program prepares your Safety Team to handle the full spectrum of threats churches face today—emergency response, disruptive persons, violent intruders, and abuse. You’ll gain practical skills rooted in legal clarity, biblical values, and real-world tactics.

  • How to effectively serve on a church Safety Team with integrity
  • Patrol strategies, inspections, and security protocols for regular services
  • Radio communication, breach response, and team coordination
  • Lockdown, evacuation, and active threat response using small-team tactics
  • Verbal de-escalation techniques to defuse disruptive or mentally unstable persons
  • Protocols for recognizing and reporting abuse or exploitation of vulnerable people
  • Legal and biblical principles for the responsible use of force
  • How to train, drill, and prepare with your team for real-life incidents

STEP 1: ENROLL YOUR CORE TEAM

THE FIVE CORE MODULES OF THE SAFETY MEMBER CERTIFICATION

Foundations of Church Security

Get your team grounded in the essentials. Learn how to patrol effectively, support church operations, communicate clearly, and build the mindset of a true protector—all within a ministry setting.

Stopping the Threat Before It Spreads

Train your team to detect threats early, respond to violent intruders decisively, and protect your congregation with speed and confidence.

Verbal Skills That Keep the Peace

Learn how to calm tense situations, communicate authority without aggression, and prevent conflict before it turns into a crisis.

When and How to Act

Equip your team to make wise, legal, and ethical decisions under pressure—grounded in faith, not fear.

Safeguarding the Least of These

Train your team to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse and exploitation—because real protection starts with awareness.

ALSO INCLUDES

Stay Connected with Live Weekly Sessions and Actionable Tools

As part of your training, you’ll receive exclusive access to two live Zoom sessions each week, giving you expert guidance, real-world insight, and direct support from the Sheepdog Church Security community.

  • Tuesday Evenings – Lessons Learned: Discuss real-life safety incidents and extract valuable insights to strengthen your safety practices.
  • Thursday Mornings – Office Hours with Kris Moloney: Get direct answers to your questions and guidance on training materials and safety strategies.
  • Get Practical Tools with Downloadable Resources: Includes ready-to-use checklists, templates, and reference guides to equip your church safety team.

WHO THIS CERTIFICATION IS BUILT FOR

This course is designed for volunteers, leaders, and decision-makers across a wide range of church safety situations:

Safety Pioneer

Starting alone with no formal team? This course gives you the foundation to begin protecting your church right now and inspires others to follow your lead.

Prepared Protector

Already watching doors or carrying concealed? Learn to expand your skills beyond firearms—covering medical, verbal, legal, and vulnerable protection.

Safety Advocate

Tasked with researching options for your church? Get a clear, complete program that’s easy to present to pastors, boards, or decision-makers.

Experienced Professional

Have a law enforcement or military background? This course helps you adapt your skills to faith-based safety, fill in key gaps, and lead well.

Safety Director

Leading a growing safety team? Use this training to onboard new members consistently, document progress, and reduce your personal workload.

“We’ve trained over 7,000 church safety volunteers—just like you—to protect their congregations when it matters most.

Kris Moloney

Founder Sheepdog Church Security

Brad Parkhurst

Safety Team Ministry Leader, Movement Christian Church

Taking the courses at Sheepdog Church Security Academy has helped us develop and improve all these things that pertain to keeping the flock safe. Our Mission is to create a safe environment, so attendees can worship our God and don't have to concern themselves with safety. Our team acts like greeters, smiling and welcoming everyone that comes in while maintaining an increased level of awareness.

Onix Garcia

Director of Security, West 58th Street Church of God

This program is the best training program for church security, it has a vast variety of training. My entire team is certified with Sheepdog, and anyone that joins the team has to be certified first before they can participate in the team. After 32 years with the MetroHealth Police Department, I found Sheepdog's training to be exceptional and perfectly suited for our church's needs.

Tom Beaty

Sagebrush Church, Santa Fe, NM

The training I received from Sheepdog enhanced my previous Law Enforcement training. Sheepdog training refreshed my memory and gave me additional tools to work with. First Aid, natural disasters, active shooters, teamwork, de-escalation of individuals, radio codes, firearms training, emergency response plans, and so much more.

🎁 Bonus Resource – Safety Drills Manual

Train Like It’s Real. Prepare Like It Matters.

Get instant access to the Safety Drills for Churches Manual—a step-by-step guide to running realistic, team-based emergency drills in your church.

Used by churches across the country to prepare for real-world threats.

✔️ Nine fully scripted drills – including intruder response, evacuation, and medical
✔️ Clear roles & instructions – for tabletop planning and full-team practice
✔️ Built-in safety checks – to protect participants and reduce liability
✔️ Easy download, permanent access – use it as many times as needed

Regular Price: $29.97   Now $27   Included Free with Certification

This manual is a perfect companion to the Safety Member Certification. Use it to drill what you’ve learned, sharpen your team’s response time, and make Sunday morning a safer place for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Feel Free to Call 612-470-7364 with your Questions...

Please call Tuesday through Saturday 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?

Certification with Sheepdog Church Security Academy signifies that students have been comprehensively trained in various safety and security topics relevant to houses of worship. This certification process not only involves thorough training but also requires students to demonstrate their understanding of the material through rigorous testing.

Training from a third-party instructor, like Sheepdog Church Security Academy, which has trained safety team volunteers in every state, is often superior to in-house developed training with no testing. The structured curriculum and objective evaluation process ensure that the knowledge and skills imparted are of the highest quality. Additionally, training developed by Sheepdog Church Security Academy benefits from a well-established reputation, which is often more reliable than training from an unknown individual within the church.

Sheepdog Church Security Certification is a company-level certification, meaning it is recognized by the organization and its standards, but it does not grant any authority or privileges beyond those recognized by law.

How can I register multiple students for the Safety Member Certification program?

You can register multiple students using the Group Orders feature. This allows you to purchase several seats at once during checkout. After the purchase, you will receive an invite link that you can share with each student, allowing them to create their accounts and enroll in the program. This streamlined process saves time and reduces administrative work.

How long does it take to complete the certification course?

The Safety Member Certification course is designed to be comprehensive yet flexible. The course consists of 5 modules, each requiring approximately 2 hours to complete, totaling around 10 hours of training. You have 180 days to complete all the training, allowing you to start and stop the modules as needed. This flexibility ensures you can fit the training into your schedule and thoroughly cover each topic without the pressure of a strict timeline.

How can my team maximize the benefits of this training program?

Great Question! To get the most out of the Safety Member Certification, we recommend a collaborative approach. Encourage your team to complete one module every two or four weeks. Following each module, organize a team meeting to discuss the key takeaways, share experiences, and apply the insights to your specific context. This group interaction enhances understanding and fosters a collective commitment to safety. By continuing this structured yet flexible cycle, your team will develop a comprehensive and practical grasp of all the topics, ensuring they are well-prepared for any situation.

Do you offer in-person training in our area?

We have suspended our Onsite Instructor Program due to several significant challenges.

First, the cost of bringing an instructor onsite was prohibitively high. Travel expenses, accommodation, and the instructor's time contributed to a substantial financial burden.

Second, despite meticulous planning, scheduling conflicts were inevitable. It was almost impossible to find a time that suited everyone, resulting in some team members missing out on essential training.

Additionally, new members frequently join safety teams throughout the year, necessitating continuous training updates. This meant that churches were compelled to spend a considerable amount of money annually, yet only a portion of their team received training at any given time.

By transitioning to online training, we eliminate these issues, providing a more cost-effective, flexible, and inclusive solution. Every team member can now access the same high-quality training materials at their convenience, ensuring comprehensive and consistent preparation for all.

¿Los subtítulos en español son precisos?

Los subtítulos en español fueron traducidos utilizando ChatGPT, por lo que pueden contener algunos errores. Recomendamos que este entrenamiento sea más adecuado para hispanohablantes que conozcan un poco de inglés y utilicen los subtítulos para aclarar el contenido en inglés. Si tiene alguna duda o necesita más aclaraciones, no dude en contactarnos.

¿Cómo puedo obtener asistencia al cliente si hablo solo español?

Si prefiere comunicarse en español, puede enviarnos un correo electrónico en su idioma nativo. Traduciremos su pregunta al inglés y le responderemos en español. Esto le permitirá hacer preguntas claras y detalladas. También puede pedirle a un familiar o amigo que hable muy bien inglés que nos llame y actúe como traductor durante la conversación.

SAFETY MEMBER CERTIFICATION

Don’t Wait for the Crisis—Train for It Now.

Every Sunday is a new opportunity for both ministry and risk. The difference between confusion and a coordinated response is preparation.

Enroll $80 Today (Reg. $100) Enroll Your Entire Team

Limited-Time: $80 per volunteer (reg. $100) — complete training, Zoom access, and the Safety Drills Manual included.