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Coming to Phoenix, AZ

Tuesday, March 12 | 8:00am – 2:00pm
Northwest Christian School

UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR SPACE!

UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR SPACE!

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A transformative event designed to empower churches and Christian schools with innovative, stewardship-driven facility solutions!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Whether you’re looking for solutions to challenges with your existing facility or you have a need to expand, remodel, or build a new facility, this seminar offers something for every church and Christian school!

Whether you’re looking for solutions to challenges with your existing facility or you have a need to expand, remodel, or build a new facility, this seminar offers something for every church and Christian school!

Pastors
Ministry Leaders
School Administrators
Facility Managers
Building Committee Members
Worship Pastors & A/V/L
Fundraising Teams

Pastors
Ministry Leaders
School Administrators
Facility Managers
Building Committee Members
Worship Pastors & A/V/L
Fundraising Teams

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OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

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Join us for an inspiring day of knowledge-sharing and collaboration as we bring together industry experts to address key facility challenges that churches and Christian schools are facing.  

Learn how to unlock the potential of your new or existing building, foster growth and create a safe environment that inspires and nurtures.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from the experts and network with other like-minded leaders.

Join us for an inspiring day of knowledge-sharing and collaboration as we bring together industry experts to address key facility challenges that churches and Christian schools are facing.  

Learn how to unlock the potential of your new or existing building, foster growth and create a safe environment that inspires and nurtures.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from the experts and network with other like-minded leaders.

Expert Speakers

Our distinguished panel of speakers will be comprised of leaders in the fields of faith-based architecture, construction, fundraising, financing, security & safety, facility management & stewardship, audio, video & lighting technology, strategic planning and more. Each of the organizations represented are strategically aligned in mission and purpose through the Building God’s Way Network of Kingdom Building Services.

Attendees will gain valuable insights from industry leaders who bring a wealth of experience in working with churches and Christian Schools. Most importantly, each of our seminar speakers share a common heart for the Lord and a passion for serving the local church.

Expert Speakers

Our distinguished panel of speakers will be comprised of leaders in the fields of faith-based architecture, construction, fundraising, financing, security & safety, facility management & stewardship, audio, video & lighting technology, strategic planning and more. Each of the organizations represented are strategically aligned in mission and purpose through the Building God’s Way Network of Kingdom Building Services.

Attendees will gain valuable insights from industry leaders who bring a wealth of experience in working with churches and Christian Schools. Most importantly, each of our seminar speakers share a common heart for the Lord and a passion for serving the local church.

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Interactive Sessions

Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions throughout the presentations and even share their own unique facility challenges. Opportunities for one-on-one interactions with the speakers will also be available before and after the seminar and during the morning break time.

The hope is that these interactive sessions will foster a dynamic learning environment that allows you to apply the information shared directly to your specific facility limitation, challenge or upcoming building project.

Interactive Sessions

Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions throughout the presentations and even share their own unique facility challenges. Opportunities for one-on-one interactions with the speakers will also be available before and after the seminar and during the morning break time.

The hope is that these interactive sessions will foster a dynamic learning environment that allows you to apply the information shared directly to your specific facility limitation, challenge or upcoming building project.

Networking Opportunities

While the information shared during the seminar will hopefully be very valuable and useful to your ministry, many past attendees have reported that the networking opportunities that accompany these events are where the true magic often happens. The seminar will feature round table seating where attendees will have opportunities to connect with peers and learn from their experiences during the pre-event breakfast, morning break, lunch and Q&A time, providing insights that might not be covered in the formal seminar sessions.

Networking Opportunities

While the information shared during the seminar will hopefully be very valuable and useful to your ministry, many past attendees have reported that the networking opportunities that accompany these events are where the true magic often happens. The seminar will feature round table seating where attendees will have opportunities to connect with peers and learn from their experiences during the pre-event breakfast, morning break, lunch and Q&A time, providing insights that might not be covered in the formal seminar sessions.

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Breakfast & Lunch Included!

Your seminar registration will include a pre-event continental breakfast, a mid-morning refreshment break and lunch. Please indicate any dietary restrictions during registration.

Breakfast & Lunch Included!

Your seminar registration will include a pre-event continental breakfast, a mid-morning refreshment break and lunch. Please indicate any dietary restrictions during registration.

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Don church architect

DON MAHONEY

Architect, Building God’s Way

DON MAHONEY

Architect, Building God’s Way

Chris church architect

CHRIS STOVALL

Senior Generosity Strategist, Generis

CHRIS STOVALL

Senior Generosity Strategist, Generis

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TOM GORDON

Founder, Cornerstone Funding Consultants

TOM GORDON

Founder, Cornerstone Funding Consultants

DEAN SCHIFFERER

Principal, Schifferer Built

DEAN SCHIFFERER

Principal, Schifferer Built

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MATT ROBERTS

Senior Pastor of The Genesis Project & BGW Strategy Consultant

MATT ROBERTS

Senior Pastor of The Genesis Project & BGW Strategy Consultant

JASON church architect

JASON MANARCHUCK

Founder, Sprout Consulting / Branding Expert

JASON MANARCHUCK

Founder, Sprout Consulting / Branding Expert

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JEFF MATHIS

Founder, Performance Technology Group

JEFF MATHIS

Founder, Performance Technology Group

VAUGHN BAKER

President, Strategos International

VAUGHN BAKER

President, Strategos International

AGENDA

AGENDA

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Doors Open / Continental Breakfast Served

Doors Open / Continental Breakfast Served

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Welcome & Introduction – Pastor & BGW Church Strategy Consultant Matt Roberts will introduce the panel of experts you will hear from and share five important lessons from the story of Nehemiah that underscores the real purpose of our facilities as ministry tools.

Welcome & Introduction – Pastor & BGW Church Strategy Consultant Matt Roberts will introduce the panel of experts you will hear from and share five important lessons from the story of Nehemiah that underscores the real purpose of our facilities as ministry tools.

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Trends & Changes in Church & Christian School Facilities – Architect Don Mahoney will share some key shifts that have taken place in recent years with church and school design, building systems and materials, as well as growing trends like adaptive re-use, flexible space, integration of financially sustainable models and more.

Trends & Changes in Church & Christian School Facilities – Architect Don Mahoney will share some key shifts that have taken place in recent years with church and school design, building systems and materials, as well as growing trends like adaptive re-use, flexible space, integration of financially sustainable models and more.

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Accelerating Generosity to Fund Your God-Inspired Vision – Chris Stovall, Senior Generosity Strategist at Generis, will share how he helps churches and schools to close the gap between resources and vision by creating a sustainable culture of generosity that can fund your vision for years to come.

Accelerating Generosity to Fund Your God-Inspired Vision – Chris Stovall, Senior Generosity Strategist at Generis, will share how he helps churches and schools to close the gap between resources and vision by creating a sustainable culture of generosity that can fund your vision for years to come.

Assessing your Financial church design

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Assessing your Financial Capacity for a Building Project – Tom Gordon from Cornerstone Funding Consultants will share some valuable information about how churches and Christian Schools can effectively prepare for and execute the financing of a building project.

Assessing your Financial Capacity for a Building Project – Tom Gordon from Cornerstone Funding Consultants will share some valuable information about how churches and Christian Schools can effectively prepare for and execute the financing of a building project.

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Break

Break

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Building God’s Way vs. Building the World’s Way – Architect Don Mahoney will share about a unique approach to design & construction, developed exclusively for ministry-based organizations. Beginning with the highly collaborative and cost-eﬀective 3-day conceptual design charrette and continuing through construction drawings and project completion, learn how this approach can signiﬁcantly reduce both upfront building costs and long term maintenance and operation expenses.

Building God’s Way vs. Building the World’s Way – Architect Don Mahoney will share about a unique approach to design & construction, developed exclusively for ministry-based organizations. Beginning with the highly collaborative and cost-eﬀective 3-day conceptual design charrette and continuing through construction drawings and project completion, learn how this approach can signiﬁcantly reduce both upfront building costs and long term maintenance and operation expenses.

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Aligning Facility Design with Brand Identity – Jason Manarchuck, Branding Expert & Founder of Sprout Consulting, will discuss the importance of first impressions, creating a unique experience for guests and incorporating brand aspects into the aesthetics of your facility to strengthen brand identification and reinforce your brand values.

Aligning Facility Design with Brand Identity – Jason Manarchuck, Branding Expert & Founder of Sprout Consulting, will discuss the importance of first impressions, creating a unique experience for guests and incorporating brand aspects into the aesthetics of your facility to strengthen brand identification and reinforce your brand values.

Innovative & Cost-Effective church design

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Innovative & Cost-Effective Audio, Video & Lighting Technology – Jeff Mathis of Performance Technology Group will share about innovative and cost-effective audio, video, and lighting systems and turn-key services that can transform your worship or performing arts experience.

Innovative & Cost-Effective Audio, Video & Lighting Technology – Jeff Mathis of Performance Technology Group will share about innovative and cost-effective audio, video, and lighting systems and turn-key services that can transform your worship or performing arts experience.

Facility Safety & Security

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Facility Safety & Security – Vaughn Baker of Strategos International will share about a specialized intruder response curriculum he has developed for churches and schools. Learn how you can empower your staff and better prepare your organization for unforeseen emergencies.

Facility Safety & Security – Vaughn Baker of Strategos International will share about a specialized intruder response curriculum he has developed for churches and schools. Learn how you can empower your staff and better prepare your organization for unforeseen emergencies.

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Childcare Centers in Churches: A Financially Sustainable Ministry Opportunity – In recent years, the idea of merging childcare centers within church facilities has become a hallmark of BGW projects. In many cases, these “financially sustainable” models can not only provide an additional revenue stream to the ministry, but can also become a true catalyst for ministry growth and community impact. Learn how to assess the feasibility of a professionally managed or self-directed child care center in your new or existing building.

Childcare Centers in Churches: A Financially Sustainable Ministry Opportunity – In recent years, the idea of merging childcare centers within church facilities has become a hallmark of BGW projects. In many cases, these “financially sustainable” models can not only provide an additional revenue stream to the ministry, but can also become a true catalyst for ministry growth and community impact. Learn how to assess the feasibility of a professionally managed or self-directed child care center in your new or existing building.

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Lunch/Q&A

Lunch/Q&A

Together, let’s build a foundation for a vibrant and thriving future!

Together, let’s build a foundation for a vibrant and thriving future!

Join us and become part of a community dedicated to elevating facilities for churches and Christian schools. Unlock the potential of your space, foster growth, and create an environment that inspires and nurtures.

Join us and become part of a community dedicated to elevating facilities for churches and Christian schools. Unlock the potential of your space, foster growth, and create an environment that inspires and nurtures.

Register Now to Reserve your Seat!

Register Now to Reserve your Seat!

Questions? Call 800-752-7910 or email us

Questions? Call 800-752-7910 or email us

Tom began his career in the financing group of General Electric, where he provided financing for corporate clients of GE for ten years. He took this skill set into the banking environment where he provided financing for some of the largest companies in the United States. He served those clients by providing long-range debt planning and comparative analysis of financing alternatives. Tom managed teams across multiple states and trained bankers in best practices in lending.

In 2018 Tom left corporate banking to serve the body of Christ full time by working with churches and Christian schools in facility financing. Cornerstone Funding Consultants was created to provide financial clarity for Christian-based organizations desiring to move from the current status to the preferred future.

Tom began his career in the financing group of General Electric, where he provided financing for corporate clients of GE for ten years. He took this skill set into the banking environment where he provided financing for some of the largest companies in the United States. He served those clients by providing long-range debt planning and comparative analysis of financing alternatives. Tom managed teams across multiple states and trained bankers in best practices in lending.

In 2018 Tom left corporate banking to serve the body of Christ full time by working with churches and Christian schools in facility financing. Cornerstone Funding Consultants was created to provide financial clarity for Christian-based organizations desiring to move from the current status to the preferred future.

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Dean has 30+ years of experience in the construction industry and throughout his career, he has had his hands in all aspects of the real estate development industry, including design-build firms, owner’s representation, architecture, and general contracting. Throughout this time, Dean raised 3 God-fearing kids, has 8 grandkids, and has been married to his wife Susie for 35 years.

In his free time, Dean enjoys being out in God’s creation and serving in every role at his church of 30 years including, children’s ministry, maintenance director, finance committee chairman, and as an elder board member at Mountain Park Community Church.

Dean has 30+ years of experience in the construction industry and throughout his career, he has had his hands in all aspects of the real estate development industry, including design-build firms, owner’s representation, architecture, and general contracting. Throughout this time, Dean raised 3 God-fearing kids, has 8 grandkids, and has been married to his wife Susie for 35 years.

In his free time, Dean enjoys being out in God’s creation and serving in every role at his church of 30 years including, children’s ministry, maintenance director, finance committee chairman, and as an elder board member at Mountain Park Community Church.

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Don has one of the most extensive backgrounds in worship and performing arts architecture in the U.S. He has designed prominent facilities all across the country throughout his 42-year career and has been recognized with a number of awards for innovative and creative church design, including multiple WFX Solomon Awards for Best Church Architect, Best Church Design, Best Special Project and Best Digital Church. Don is also a recipient of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund Arts & Architecture Award for Best Liturgical Design.

Don specializes in helping ministries cast their vision during the very earliest stages of the project through creative master planning and preliminary design concepts. He has always emphasized the importance of maintaining a solid design approach in all budget environments by taking advantage of the free tools of architecture such as scale, proportion, texture, color, and form. Don earned his Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Utah in 1982 and formerly served as President of the American Institute of Architects for the State of Utah.

Don has one of the most extensive backgrounds in worship and performing arts architecture in the U.S. He has designed prominent facilities all across the country throughout his 42-year career and has been recognized with a number of awards for innovative and creative church design, including multiple WFX Solomon Awards for Best Church Architect, Best Church Design, Best Special Project and Best Digital Church. Don is also a recipient of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund Arts & Architecture Award for Best Liturgical Design.

Don specializes in helping ministries cast their vision during the very earliest stages of the project through creative master planning and preliminary design concepts. He has always emphasized the importance of maintaining a solid design approach in all budget environments by taking advantage of the free tools of architecture such as scale, proportion, texture, color, and form. Don earned his Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Utah in 1982 and formerly served as President of the American Institute of Architects for the State of Utah.

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Chris Stovall has over 30 years of church leadership and ministry experience. During that time, he has served in almost every capacity on a church staff including 15 years as a lead pastor and church planter. He currently serves as Senior Generosity Strategist for Generis, an industry leader that has worked with more than 3,100 churches over the past 26 years. Generis specializes in helping ministries to close the gap between resources and vision by creating a sustainable culture of generosity that can fund your vision for years to come.

Chris has been consulting and coaching churches and nonprofits for over 15 years now. He has an extensive combination of both business and ministry experience that gives him a unique perspective in his consulting. Chris is very adept at helping churches and organizations strategize vision, discover opportunities out of obstacles, develop compelling communication for objectives, and layout a plan to accomplish their God-inspired dreams. Chris’ passion is to see individuals discipled and grow spiritually in the area of giving and therefore see the culture of generosity in those churches and organizations grow as well.

In addition to his Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification, Chris has a BS in Business from Murray State University, a BA in Music from Western Kentucky University, and both an MA and MDiv from Luther Rice University.

Chris Stovall has over 30 years of church leadership and ministry experience. During that time, he has served in almost every capacity on a church staff including 15 years as a lead pastor and church planter. He currently serves as Senior Generosity Strategist for Generis, an industry leader that has worked with more than 3,100 churches over the past 26 years. Generis specializes in helping ministries to close the gap between resources and vision by creating a sustainable culture of generosity that can fund your vision for years to come.

Chris has been consulting and coaching churches and nonprofits for over 15 years now. He has an extensive combination of both business and ministry experience that gives him a unique perspective in his consulting. Chris is very adept at helping churches and organizations strategize vision, discover opportunities out of obstacles, develop compelling communication for objectives, and layout a plan to accomplish their God-inspired dreams. Chris’ passion is to see individuals discipled and grow spiritually in the area of giving and therefore see the culture of generosity in those churches and organizations grow as well.

In addition to his Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification, Chris has a BS in Business from Murray State University, a BA in Music from Western Kentucky University, and both an MA and MDiv from Luther Rice University.

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Matt is the Founder and Lead Pastor of The Genesis Project, a church based in Ogden, Utah that has grown to a multi-site movement in 6 communities across the nation reaching thousands every week. He is also the co-author of the book “The God of New Beginnings". Matt began his ministry as a youth pastor in the inner cities of Tampa, FL, and Portland, OR. In addition to his present ministry in Utah, Matt serves as a church strategy consultant with BGW, coming alongside churches all across the country and supporting them in establishing a clear and vibrant missional identity. Matt and his team at The Genesis Project are certified in facilitating the StratOp Strategic Planning System and are uniquely equipped to help your leadership team bring clarity out of uncertainty and help facilitate meaningful growth.

Matt is the Founder and Lead Pastor of The Genesis Project, a church based in Ogden, Utah that has grown to a multi-site movement in 6 communities across the nation reaching thousands every week. He is also the co-author of the book “The God of New Beginnings". Matt began his ministry as a youth pastor in the inner cities of Tampa, FL, and Portland, OR. In addition to his present ministry in Utah, Matt serves as a church strategy consultant with BGW, coming alongside churches all across the country and supporting them in establishing a clear and vibrant missional identity. Matt and his team at The Genesis Project are certified in facilitating the StratOp Strategic Planning System and are uniquely equipped to help your leadership team bring clarity out of uncertainty and help facilitate meaningful growth.

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Jason is a growth strategist & branding consultant, serving clients from Wall Street to Main Street, including Fortune 500 companies, and consulting in 10 countries including Israel, the United Kingdom, Honduras, and Austria. He is the founder/co-founder of multiple non-profits and businesses, including SPROUT Consulting, a firm that works with ministry leaders as well as corporate executives to develop higher impact and growth through strategic branding and marketing.

Jason is an expert in helping ministries to align their facility design with their brand identity. He works with organizational leadership to help them understand the importance of incorporating key brand aspects into the aesthetics of the facility to reinforce the organization’s values and create a desired experience or emotion for visitors. For more than 25 years, Jason’s consulting expertise with teams and leaders has allowed him to serve and lead growth following a God-honoring, people-first process. Along that path, he has led in a variety of ministry roles, including ordained pastor, church planter, donor development, and board member while ministering locally and internationally.

Jason is a growth strategist & branding consultant, serving clients from Wall Street to Main Street, including Fortune 500 companies, and consulting in 10 countries including Israel, the United Kingdom, Honduras, and Austria. He is the founder/co-founder of multiple non-profits and businesses, including SPROUT Consulting, a firm that works with ministry leaders as well as corporate executives to develop higher impact and growth through strategic branding and marketing.

Jason is an expert in helping ministries to align their facility design with their brand identity. He works with organizational leadership to help them understand the importance of incorporating key brand aspects into the aesthetics of the facility to reinforce the organization’s values and create a desired experience or emotion for visitors. For more than 25 years, Jason’s consulting expertise with teams and leaders has allowed him to serve and lead growth following a God-honoring, people-first process. Along that path, he has led in a variety of ministry roles, including ordained pastor, church planter, donor development, and board member while ministering locally and internationally.

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Jeff leads a full staff of audio, video, and lighting (A/V/L) designers, installation technicians, and project managers at Performance Technology Group (PTG) that works closely with the architectural team at BGW to serve church clients all across the country. As a 30+ year veteran of the industry, Jeff has a wealth of experience in all aspects of the A/V/L business, including sales, installation, management, and design. Jeff and his team at PTG deliver cutting-edge worship technology with a focus on stewardship of ministry resources, a key element of the BGW program. They also have a proven track record of delivering fully integrated and cost-effective systems for large stage productions, performing arts, and professional events and concerts.

Jeff leads a full staff of audio, video, and lighting (A/V/L) designers, installation technicians, and project managers at Performance Technology Group (PTG) that works closely with the architectural team at BGW to serve church clients all across the country. As a 30+ year veteran of the industry, Jeff has a wealth of experience in all aspects of the A/V/L business, including sales, installation, management, and design. Jeff and his team at PTG deliver cutting-edge worship technology with a focus on stewardship of ministry resources, a key element of the BGW program. They also have a proven track record of delivering fully integrated and cost-effective systems for large stage productions, performing arts, and professional events and concerts.

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Stan is the founder of several ministries including Lionheart Children’s Academy, which has a mission to empower local churches to take leadership of the childcare industry. Stan and his team believe that reaching more children is THE key strategy for significant incremental advancement of the Gospel, and the childcare industry represents the best opportunity to do so. During a medical crisis in 2011, God gave Stan the vision for Lionheart, which opened its first academy in 2014.

Stan also launched Apartment Life in 2,000 to help churches more effectively reach apartment communities for Christ. Apartment Life has over 1,000 team members living in apartments across the country ministering to their neighbors.

Stan is the founder of several ministries including Lionheart Children’s Academy, which has a mission to empower local churches to take leadership of the childcare industry. Stan and his team believe that reaching more children is THE key strategy for significant incremental advancement of the Gospel, and the childcare industry represents the best opportunity to do so. During a medical crisis in 2011, God gave Stan the vision for Lionheart, which opened its first academy in 2014.

Stan also launched Apartment Life in 2,000 to help churches more effectively reach apartment communities for Christ. Apartment Life has over 1,000 team members living in apartments across the country ministering to their neighbors.

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Vaughn is the President of Strategos International, a global firm specializing in security training, consulting, and executive protection services. With over 25 years of law enforcement experience, encompassing patrol, investigation, SWAT, and special operations, Vaughn brings a wealth of expertise in the field of security and saftey. He has trained tens of thousands of individuals—from school and healthcare personnel to government, law enforcement, faith-based and military.

An innovator in the field, Vaughn has developed a specialized intruder response curriculum for educational and religious institutions, and he is also the author of "The Church Security Handbook" and co-author of "Active Threat-Workplace 911”. Vaughn's professional life exemplifies a dedication to God, family, safety, skill, and community, underscoring why he's a recognized leader in the security industry.

Vaughn is the President of Strategos International, a global firm specializing in security training, consulting, and executive protection services. With over 25 years of law enforcement experience, encompassing patrol, investigation, SWAT, and special operations, Vaughn brings a wealth of expertise in the field of security and saftey. He has trained tens of thousands of individuals—from school and healthcare personnel to government, law enforcement, faith-based and military.

An innovator in the field, Vaughn has developed a specialized intruder response curriculum for educational and religious institutions, and he is also the author of "The Church Security Handbook" and co-author of "Active Threat-Workplace 911”. Vaughn's professional life exemplifies a dedication to God, family, safety, skill, and community, underscoring why he's a recognized leader in the security industry.

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