Ministry Boot Camp
The breakout sessions will focus on the unique challenges that every ministry faces—from learning about and complying with the ever-changing landscape of HR requirements to security best practices, including de-escalation and threat awareness. In the afternoon, we will bring everyone back together to take an eye-opening deep dive into child safety and abuse prevention. This is an event that you and your team can’t afford to miss!
Workshop topics will include:
- Ministry HR including ever-changing laws and regulations pertaining to your state
- Security Training including de-escalation tactics
- Abuse Prevention including claims statistics and spotting predatory behavior
For questions, please contact our events team at mailmanager@americanchurchgroup.com
Workshop Presenters
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Registration fee: $20 per person (includes lunch)
Training schedule: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (Includes lunch)
Workshop Locations and Dates
Leslie DeMattia
President, ChurchHRNetwork
Leslie DeMattia is the President and Founder of Church HR Network. Her and her team have more than 30 years of experience combined in faith-based Operations; including 15+ years leading all aspects of Human Resources and Safety at Ventura Missionary Church and Schools.
Bob Brockman
Managing Partner,
BQB Law Firm
Bob Brockman has extensive experience in representing religious institutions, educational institutions, non-profit, as well as for-profit institutions and senior living facilities in all phases of litigation. He focuses his practice on the areas of First Amendment issues, employment, elder abuse, and business disputes. For over thirty years, Mr. Brockman has successfully tried a wide variety of cases in the federal and state courts.
Craig Cable
Director of Ministry Safety
When Craig isn’t assisting ministries with their insurance risk management needs, he serves as the leader of the safety team at a large multi-campus ministry in Northern Colorado. He is also a former board member of the Northern Colorado Christian Security Roundtable, a professional tactical trainer, author, and national guest speaker on the topic of church security.
Craig is a sworn peace officer and serves as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the patrol division at the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. In addition to protecting our streets, Craig also serves as a Threat Liaison Officer, Crisis Intervention Team coach, and firearms instructor for the sheriff’s office.
Craig has trained well over one thousand security team members and was the lead developer of the Safe and Secure Church: The Ministry Approach training kit produced in partnership with Group Publishing and Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company.
Leslie DeMattia- President, ChurchHRNetwork
Leslie DeMattia is the President and Founder of Church HR Network. Her and her team have more than 30 years of experience combined in faith-based Operations; including 15+ years leading all aspects of Human Resources and Safety at Ventura Missionary Church and Schools.
Bob Brockman- Managing Partner, BQB Law Firm
Bob Brockman has extensive experience in representing religious institutions, educational institutions, non-profit, as well as for-profit institutions and senior living facilities in all phases of litigation. He focuses his practice on the areas of First Amendment issues, employment, elder abuse, and business disputes. For over thirty years, Mr. Brockman has successfully tried a wide variety of cases in the federal and state courts.
Craig Cable - Regional Director for Colorado
Director of Ministry Safety and Strategic Partnerships
When Craig isn’t assisting ministries with their insurance risk management needs, he serves as the leader of the safety team at a large multi-campus ministry in Northern Colorado. He is also a former board member of the Northern Colorado Christian Security Roundtable, a professional tactical trainer, author, and national guest speaker on the topic of church security.
Craig is a sworn peace officer and serves as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the patrol division at the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. In addition to protecting our streets, Craig also serves as a Threat Liaison Officer, Crisis Intervention Team coach, and firearms instructor for the sheriff’s office.
Craig has trained well over one thousand security team members and was the lead developer of the Safe and Secure Church: The Ministry Approach training kit produced in partnership with Group Publishing and Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company.
877.794.2330
Monday – Friday
8 AM – 5 PM MT
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