SCHEDULE & AGENDA

• 1:00 - COL. GROSSMAN WELCOMES YOU TO HIS FIRST-EVER BULLETPROOF HOUSE OF WORSHIP SAFETY CONFERENCE.

• THE TRAGEDY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SUTHERLAND SRINGS, TEXAS

On Sunday morning, November 5, 2017, an angry gunman entered the sanctuary and shot 48 worshipers - killing 26. Officer Hank Fahnert was the first officer to arrive on scene. One can hardly imagine what he saw when he rushed into the sanctuary: a sight that he will never be able to forget. He will share with us The Lessons Learned from this tragedy.

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• DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT MINDSET?

Believing that you can stop a violent act - and actually doing so - are two different things. We will discuss what "mindset" is necessary to stop those who would hurt the innocent. Ken Alexandrow, a 26-year veteran of the Metro Nashville, TN Police Department, will help you make that decision. Ken's presentation on "Mindset" has been heard around nation. It's a message you will not soon forget.

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• Verbal De-escalation - Jimmy Meeks and Ken Alexandrow. 

Learning how to de-escalate is an absolute must. We will show you some tactics that will be easy to remember and assist you when dealing with individuals who are causing a disturbance. We will introduce you to a new approach to de-escalation, called The P.E.T Program. This is an easy to remember approach, and also shows you where free training on de-escalation is available 24 hours a day - at a place you might not have thought about. 

• 7:00 p.m. WORSHIP SERVICE

King David wrote these words: "...I see violence and strife in the city. Day and night they prowl about on its walls;

malice and abuse are within it. Destructive forces are at work in the city ..." (Psalm 55:9-11). David's heart was broken over the violence he witnessed in his city. 

It is important that we understand what these "destructive forces" are. In our worship service, Col. Grossman will elaborate on this passage, giving us a better understanding of what it is ("who" it is) that we are up against. He will emphasize the utter importance of being "Bulletproof."

In our fight against these destructive forces, it is essential that we learn to hear The Voice of our Commander-in-Chief. You will see the value of this from one of our speakers at the worship service: St. Louis Metro Police Sergeant Charles Lowe.

Sgt. Lowe was working an off-duty job during the Ferguson riots. It was very hot on this particular night, and Sgt. Lowe had removed his vest to cool off. All of a sudden, he heard a "Voice" telling him to put his vest on - and do so now! He obeyed - and seconds later was shot several times - but saved by the Voice and the Vest. He lived to tell about it - and will share his story with all of us.

Col. Grossman will share his message On Spiritual Combat.

•  COL. GROSSMAN WELCOMES YOU TO DAY 2

• LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE NEW LIFE CHURCH TRAGEDY (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.)

On December 9, 2007, an angry gunman arrived at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Earlier in the day, the gunman had killed two people at Youth With A Mission (about 80 miles away). At New Life Church he shot and killed two sisters, and also injured their father. Several others were also injured. Carl Chinn was serving on the safety team. He will share with us The Lessons Learned from this tragedy. Carl has given his presentation to thousands, and its contents have benefitted many. His passion for protecting the flock will stir you to the core. 

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• WHAT TO EXPECT FOLLOWING A USE OF FORCE INCIDENT (QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION INCLUDED)

If you have to use force (up to and including deadly force), your life is going to change. You need to know what to expect if this becomes your experience. Veteran Attorney Dan Necci show you what to expect. He will also touch on the subject of the Laws of Force. With different states registering, it will not be possible to address the laws that govern each state states, but there is some general information you need to know about the Use of Force. Attorney Dan Necci is an expert on this subject, and will share his knowledge with attendees. 

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• WHO HAS YOU COVERED IF YOU USE LETHAL FORCE (OR NON-LETHAL)?

If you are involved in an incident where you have used force of any kind, the "Three Ps" are coming to pay you a vist: 

1- The Police 

 2) The Prosecutor 

3) The Press

This is going to cause a great deal of stress in your life, and you will need someone qualified to help you. We will show you what is the best course of action, which will give you peace of mind.

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• LIGHT LUNCH SERVED AT THE HOST CHUCH

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• SEX CRIMES PREVENTION

 Sex crimes in religious setting continue to happen at an alarming rate. They are, by far, the greatest threat to your house of worship or faith-based property. We have read reports of sex abuse happening at church camps, Sunday School rooms, and even in the church van. We will show you what to do that will help decrease the chances of such a crime occurring.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SEX CRIMES.

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• PROTECTING THE FLOCK - Ken Alexandrow

WE WILL DISMISS AT 3:15

EAT AN EARLY SUPPER

WE WILL RESUME AT 5:00 AT THE LOCAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM

1829 BROADWAY ST.

• PLEASE NOTE: Our FRIDAY NIGHT SESSION WILL REQUIRE THAT WE MEET AT ANOTHER LOCATION: Casey Middle School (gymnasium) - 1829 Broadway St. Mt. Vernon. You will be dismissed from the afternoon session around 3:00 p.m. - and encouraged to get an early dinner. Then, make your way to the junior high. (doors open at 4:30).

• LEARNING HOW TO SAVE LIVES

Tactical Medicine. You MUST know how to tend to wounded people: are you prepared to do so? Those who defend the flock understand that they must not only have the weapons to stop attackers, but the tools for saving lives as well. 

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• EXPLOSIVE DEVICES

More and more we are hearing about explosive devices, and the threats they pose to houses of worship. In early December of this year, a suspicious man was detained by police in the Ft Worth, Texas area. Officers found explosive devices and guns in his van. Police reported that he had planned to attack a local church (read story). Colonel Grossman will address this issue. 

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• WHAT DOES THE PREPARED PERSON LOOK LIKE ON SUNDAY?

There is a certain etiquette and appearance that the church safety team person must reflect. What does he wear? What tools are ON HIS PERSON? 

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• STOPPING THE KILLERS

Where are they coming from, and where do we need to be stationed? There is a pattern that many of these killers take when they come to a house of worship. 

Are you FIT to stop them? Colonel Grossman is going to share with you some very sound counsel on this subject. This is life-saving material!

• 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman will share his message with you, and will also have a guest with him: Texas Police Officer Greg Stevens. In May of 2015, Officer Stevens stopped the first ISIS attack on American soil. He was able to do only because of a certain "habit" he had - and he will share that secret with you - with the hope that you, too, will acquire his "habit."

Officer Stevens was summoned to the White House by the President and awarded the Presidential Medal of Valor.