Mesa County Church Safety Network

05/05/2026

Please help us identify this individual. He illegally dumped a broken dishwasher on church property. This kind of behavior costs the church time and money to clean up, resources that should be going toward serving our community.

03/12/2026

A question we get a lot is "What gear does my church security team need?" This blog answers those questions.

Church security teams serve an important ministry. Their role is to protect the congregation so people can worship freely and safely. The goal is not to create a militarized environment but to provide quiet preparedness and responsible stewardship of safety.Having the right equipment helps team memb...

02/25/2026

Most churches don’t discover safety gaps…
until something goes wrong.
A structured church risk assessment helps your team spot vulnerabilities early and strengthen preparedness the right way.
Our latest guide walks Mesa County churches through the process step-by-step.
👉 Read the full article:

Every effective church safety ministry begins with understanding risk. Churches across Mesa County, Colorado that take time to evaluate their facilities, procedures, and preparedness posture are far better positioned to prevent problems and respond effectively when incidents occur.A church risk asse...

02/14/2026

Do you have a plan? Join the network today we can help.

Practical, lawful steps to protect children, secure the stage, and restore order when organized protesters invade your worship service—like the recent disruption at Cities Church in St. Paul.

09/30/2025

If you missed the conference, but still want to learn about active shooter response. You can buy the book Ed Monk wrote on the subject. It is full of practical information and real world data to help you make better decision, and to craft a plan that will work when it counts.

America has been for over 40 years at understanding, planning for, and responding to Active Shooter attacks. So, we continue to see attacks end in high victim-counts. America because we: - do not base plans on TIME & MATH - like plans that are easy to type, easy to drill, and do not “trigge...

09/30/2025

Threat Intelligence Assessment: Copycat Risk After Michigan LDS Church Attack
intelligence brief on copycat risk to houses of worship after the Michigan LDS attack, with actionable steps for the next 14 days for pastors and safety teams.

intelligence brief on copycat risk to houses of worship after the Michigan LDS attack, with actionable steps for the next 14 days for pastors and safety teams.

09/03/2025

Ed Monk - on average active killers shoot one person every 10 seconds...

Is your house of worship prepared? Get prepared https://www.mesacountychurchsafetynetwork.org/event-details/mesa-county-church-safety-network-annual-conference?fbclid=IwY2xjawMlVPdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETEzSkNWNzREMVNzOFV5dlVlAR46VCdBQCE6B4YbzCkGHGnwi-oeXFKCOtdSlHf_I-s_kwjLCBcnqLIWM-mUow_aem_ecJy47DlHRx4l0sQ6gzwFw

09/03/2025

Join us for our Annual Mesa County Church Safety Network September 27, 2025 Ed Monk is the keynote speaker, Learn Practical Steps to take to protect your house of worship. Here is a short training video and quick preview. Join the training live and in person. https://www.youtube.com/live/8BLv6G34J2Y?si=VwxcwYjs_Fu4R2ew

Register for the conference here: https://www.mesacountychurchsafetynetwork.org/event-details/mesa-county-church-safety-network-annual-conference?fbclid=IwY2xjawMlVPdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETEzSkNWNzREMVNzOFV5dlVlAR46VCdBQCE6B4YbzCkGHGnwi-oeXFKCOtdSlHf_I-s_kwjLCBcnqLIWM-mUow_aem_ecJy47DlHRx4l0sQ6gzwFw

Dive into the reality of active shooter situations with expert Ed Monk from Last Resort Fi****ms Training. 🛡️🎯 Here's what you'll learn:How to respond in t...

09/03/2025

Ed Monk is the Keynote speaker at our upcoming conference. If you would like to know a little bit about him and what he teaches check out this article https://www.police1.com/police-training/articles/seconds-save-lives-a-review-of-ed-monks-active-shooter-instructor-class-QW5TYRz737VA3CdQ/

To register for the Mesa County Church Safety Conference click here https://www.mesacountychurchsafetynetwork.org/event-details/mesa-county-church-safety-network-annual-conference?fbclid=IwY2xjawMlVPdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETEzSkNWNzREMVNzOFV5dlVlAR46VCdBQCE6B4YbzCkGHGnwi-oeXFKCOtdSlHf_I-s_kwjLCBcnqLIWM-mUow_aem_ecJy47DlHRx4l0sQ6gzwFw

Keynote Speaker Ed Monk will be covering Active Shooter and Active Shooter Response. This is a great time of fellowship and networking with other local Houses of Worship, a time to learn and network.

09/03/2025

🚨 Mesa County Church Safety Network Annual Conference 🚨
Church leaders, security teams, greeters, ushers, and volunteers—this one’s for you!
On September 27th, join us for a powerful day of training, insight, and practical strategies to help your church stay safe, welcoming, and prepared.
✅ Learn from nationally recognized keynote speaker Ed Monk
✅ Get real-world tools for church security & emergency response.
✅ Connect with other churches across Mesa County who share your mission of protecting God’s people while showing Christ’s love.
Your role matters. Whether you serve in the parking lot, the pulpit, or anywhere in between, this event will equip you to be more confident and effective in your ministry.
📅 Date: September 27
🔗 Register now: https://www.mesacountychurchsafetynetwork.org/event-details/mesa-county-church-safety-network-annual-conference
Seats are limited—reserve yours today and take the next step in protecting your church family.

Keynote Speaker Ed Monk will be covering Active Shooter and Active Shooter Response. This is a great time of fellowship and networking with other local Houses of Worship, a time to learn and network.