Facilities & Operations

Panel Discussion — Discover Hidden Energy Expenses

Sessions A & C

Presented By: Duane Lock & Colby May

This panel of experts will help you identify specific actions to take to lower energy costs, discover, and uncover hidden energy expense often found on electric bills. Attendees will become aware of the main cost drivers of the electric bill and discover hidden energy expenses often found on electric bills.

Facilities Roundtable

Session B

Presented By: Glenn Wood, Nathan Parr, Kerry Jones, James Burns

We all have facilities, but how do we run them efficiently? How could your organization’s Operations and Facilities be improved? Come and join a discussion focused on managing and overseeing Operations, Facilities, and construction projects in a church or nonprofit. Bring your questions and learn from others who have “been there and done that, including Glenn Wood, who will facilitate this insightful workshop.

Church Security Tech that actually works: what to know before you buy

Session A

Presented By: Danny Myers

Security technology is advancing fast—but not all of it works well in the real world, especially for churches. This workshop breaks down the current landscape of video surveillance, access control, alarm systems, and emergency communication tools, highlighting what is truly effective in protecting people and property—and what is a waste of budget. We will walk through:

1. Which systems provide the most value and why so many installs fail.

2. How to evaluate vendors and spot red flags in designs and equipment.

3. What features matter most in church environments (child safety, flexible access schedules, multi-building campuses).

4. How to integrate systems for seamless response and remote monitoring.

5. IT considerations (bandwidth, storage, cybersecurity, cloud vs. on-prem).

6. How to avoid being sold “solutions” that are not built for ministry. 

Designed for both technical and non-technical church leaders, this session will help your team cut through the hype, avoid common mistakes, and choose technology that actually delivers peace of mind.

From panic buys to purposeful planning: creating a long-term security strategy for your church

Session C

Presented By: Danny Meyers

Churches often make reactionary security decisions—after a break-in, an incident, or a push from insurance. But the best results come from intentional, long-term planning that aligns with your church’s mission, culture, and growth. In this workshop we will show you how to:

1. Build a phased security plan that supports your church for the next 5–10 years.

2. Get the right voices in the room (security, IT, pastoral, facilities) from day one.

3. Evaluate your current systems and identify real vulnerabilities.

4. Prioritize upgrades based on risk, stewardship, and usability.

5. Train your staff and volunteers to ensure the systems are actually used.

6. Plan for future expansion and emerging threats with scalable solutions.

7. Navigate common budgeting roadblocks and explore outside funding like NSGP.

This session is ideal for churches that want to stop reacting and start building a foundation for long-term protection and operational efficiency.

A Real-Life case study

Session C

Presented By: Brian Crow

This workshop will take you step by step through a real case study that involves our services in many areas. Learn the steps you can take to be better prepared for a disaster.

Basic Church Security

Sessions B & C 

Presented By: Ken Neubauer & Dean Hensley

This presentation will provide churches that do not have a security or safety team with some basic information on how Champion Forest started, and how the integration of uniformed and non-uniform can work together to provide adequate security and safety for any church, big or small, and NIMS. After this presentation, students and attendees should have some basic information that they can take back to their church staff and leaders to produce a plan and operational tactics to organize a security and safety team. Topics covered include:

1. How We Got Started

2. Communications

3. Security Team Structure

4. Planning and Preparation

5. Incident Command—NIMS Unified Command

6. Who’s in Charge?

7. Minimize Death and Injuries

Project Management — From Start to finish

Session D

Presented By: Glenn Wood

From a “simple” ministry event to a construction project, Project Management can be challenging. We will explore the many facets of a successful project including casting vision, committees, planning, budgets, communication, change, and celebrating the wins! Key Takeaways:

1. Successfully planning a project

2. Building a team

3. Communicating throughout the project

what’s going on up there? roofing 101 and faq’s

Session D

Presented By: Perry Lamson

Visit with Perry from WaterTight Roofing to get a “from the bottom, up” understanding of the roofing systems above your congregation’s heads. We will cover the basics of the materials and methods of roof construction, repair and/or replacement and/or retrofit options for different roofing systems and will also detail how your church’s approach to a bid project should differ from an insurance claim, and vice versa.

Using innovation/technology in church facilities to support ministry

Sessions A & D

Presented By: James Burns

Integrating technology and innovative practices into church facilities management has amazing advantages that improve efficiency, safety, sustainability, and ministry support. Utilizing tools like building automation systems, security and access controls, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) will streamline operations, reduce costs, and extend asset life. Innovations in energy efficiency, space flexibility, and digital collaboration enhance stewardship and adaptability. By embracing these advancements, facilities teams can shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive service, ensuring church environments are welcoming, secure, and aligned with the mission.

Cleaning with purpose: Smarter processes for a healthier and more welcoming organization

Session C

Presented By: Guy Cordell Jr.

This workshop will address how to maximize efficiency in keeping your church shining. Attendees will learn about cleaning methods that save time while improving results, discover tools and processes that reduce labor and stretch budgets, and enhance the appearance of your facilities to reflect excellence and care. A live demonstration of the latest technology in cleaning will take place.