OCTOBER 5-6, 2023 HOPE CHURCH, 4800 NW 88th STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO 64154

About the conference

The largest conference in the country dedicated to Christian first responders and church security personnel. Don't miss two full days filled with relevant training sessions, world-class keynote speakers and impactful, inspiring worship. Take advantage of networking opportunities with other protectors and explore products and services with industry partners/vendors. The National Christian Protectors Conference is dedicated to equipping and inspiring protectors to live a life of courageous faith.

Relevant training sessions

Our goal is to pack as much value into the National Christian Protectors Conference as we possibly can. Each session features instructors from Federal/State/County/City members of law enforcement as well as instructors from every branch of the US military.

  • Tactics & Firearms Handling

  • Human Trafficking Awareness

  • SOAR Child Protection

  • Tactical Applications of the Pistol

  • Chaplaincy / Crisis Intervention

  • Pastoral / Platform Protection

  • Low Light Firearms Applications

  • Intruder Awareness & Response/Lock Down

  • Compliance and Control

  • Crisis Casualty Care - Tactical Medical

  • Church Security Planning

  • SAFE - Verbal & Physical De-escalation

  • Active Shooter Intruder Response

  • Leadership Principles for Protectors

  • More to come!

Meet the speakers

World-class keynote speakers for this year’s National Christian Protectors Conference include:

  • Lt. Colonel David Grossman

    Internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker.

  • Phil Hopper

    Husband and father, senior pastor and teacher at Abundant Life, distinguished law enforcement officer and author.

  • Christina Smalley, LCMHC

    Christina holds a B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling. She is a gifted lecturer with a great deal of experience in treatment planning, crisis intervention, authoritative parenting, counseling, and trauma support.

  • 2023 speaker lineup added soon

  • 2023 speaker lineup added soon

  • 2023 speaker lineup added soon

  • James Greene & Associates

    Speakers from James Greene & Associates on top risk management and insurance issues facing churches today.

  • Insurance One Moyer & Moyer

    Speakers from Insurance One Moyer & Moyer on Insurance for Churches.

OCTOBER 5-6, 2023 HOPE CHURCH, 4800 NW 88th STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO 64154

HOTEL INFORMATION

Available soon!

Conference Schedule

THURSDAY & FRIDAY:

7:00am - 8:00am: Check-in/Registration

8:00am – 8:30am: Welcome & Worship

8:45am – 12:00pm: Breakout Sessions / Keynote Speakers

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch Break (Local restaurants nearby)

1:15pm – 4:15pm: Breakout Sessions / Keynote Speakers

THURSDAY EVENING ONLY:

4:00pm – 6:00pm: Dinner Break (Local restaurants nearby)

7:00pm – 9:00pm: Worship Service (Open to the Public)