Worship Security Academy

Worship Security Academy Safety & Security Training for Church Staff, Volunteers and Safety Leaders.

The Worship Security Academy (WSA) is created for professional development of church security practitioners, educating staff and volunteers on how to respond in emergency situations through digital training resources.

Free Live Webinar Why Most NSGP Applications Get DeniedCommon Errors That Cost Organizations FundingAfter reviewing hund...
03/04/2026

Free Live Webinar

Why Most NSGP Applications Get Denied

Common Errors That Cost Organizations Funding

After reviewing hundreds of NSGP security grant applications, the patterns are clear.
Common mistakes include:

• Vague threat narratives
• No documented vulnerability assessment
• Poorly aligned equipment requests
• Weak justification language

These errors are avoidable.

In this free live webinar, we’ll outline the most common pitfalls, and how to prevent them.

What could your nonprofit do with a $200,000 FEMA security grant?

Live Today | 12PM Central
Here’s the link: https://www.worshipsecurity.org/nsgpgrantwebinars

Intro to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)What It Funds. Who Qualifies. How It’s AwardedMany organizations ass...
03/02/2026

Intro to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

What It Funds. Who Qualifies. How It’s Awarded

Many organizations assume they either don’t qualify, or that the application is too complex.

Neither is true.

During this free live webinar, we’ll break down:

• Eligibility requirements
• What types of security projects are fundable
• How state scoring works
• What reviewers actually evaluate

If you are responsible for security, administration, or leadership within a nonprofit, this free webinar is for you to attend.

What could your nonprofit do with a $200,000 FEMA security grant?

Wednesday, March 4 | 12PM Central | Live on Zoom
Here’s the link: https://www.worshipsecurity.org/nsgpgrantwebinars

Over $18,000,000 Secured in Security Grant FundingLearn How Nonprofits Are Accessing Security GrantsThe Nonprofit Securi...
03/01/2026

Over $18,000,000 Secured in Security Grant Funding

Learn How Nonprofits Are Accessing Security Grants

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides up to $200,000 in federal funding for security enhancements.

Cameras. Access control. Training. Hardened entry points.

Over the past several years, we’ve helped nonprofits secure more than $18 million in funding through this program.

If you want to understand how the program works, how awards are scored, and how to position your organization properly, join us live.

This session is purely educational. No hype. Just clarity. And it’s free!

Join us Wednesday, March 4 at 12:00 PM Central (Zoom).

Here’s the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fituN4B8RLWo3t3BRhlyrQ #/registration

Intro to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)What It Funds. Who Qualifies. How It’s Awarded.Many organizations as...
03/01/2026

Intro to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

What It Funds. Who Qualifies. How It’s Awarded.

Many organizations assume they either don’t qualify, or that the application is too complex.

Neither is true.

During this free live webinar, we’ll break down:

• Eligibility requirements
• What types of security projects are fundable
• How state scoring works
• What reviewers actually evaluate

If you are responsible for security, administration, or leadership within a nonprofit, this free webinar is for you to attend.

What could your nonprofit do with a $200,000 FEMA security grant?

Wednesday, March 4 | 12PM Central | Live on Zoom
Here’s the link: https://www.worshipsecurity.org/nsgpgrantwebinars

What is one piece of advice you give to other churches?
02/23/2026

What is one piece of advice you give to other churches?

How do you allocate resources for your church's security needs?
02/16/2026

How do you allocate resources for your church's security needs?

How do you ensure safety is approachable and friendly for attendees?
02/09/2026

How do you ensure safety is approachable and friendly for attendees?

Reporting crime isn’t just about calling 911.It’s about how, when, and what happens next.In Episode 36 of Church Securit...
02/04/2026

Reporting crime isn’t just about calling 911.
It’s about how, when, and what happens next.

In Episode 36 of Church Security Talk, we focus on an often-overlooked part of church safety: building effective relationships with law enforcement before a crisis occurs.

I’m joined by Arik Levy, host of the Fi****ms Nation Podcast, to break down best practices for reporting crimes within religious institutions, communicating clearly with police, and avoiding the missteps that can damage trust on both sides.

This episode covers:

What churches should (and shouldn’t) do when reporting incidents

How to interact with law enforcement in ways that actually help response

Why proactive relationships matter long before an emergency

If your church wants smoother coordination, clearer communication, and better outcomes during critical incidents, this conversation is essential.

➡️ Listen to Episode 36: Best Practices for Reporting Crimes & Building Law Enforcement Relations: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-36-best-practices-for-reporting-crimes-building/id1595075092?i=1000620980841

Most conversations about violence start after something happens.Prevention starts much earlier.In Episode 35 of Church S...
01/28/2026

Most conversations about violence start after something happens.
Prevention starts much earlier.

In Episode 35 of Church Security Talk, we break down how acts of violence actually develop and why understanding that process is one of the most effective ways churches can prevent harm.

This episode focuses on the Violence Attack Cycle:
how assailants move through stages like surveillance, warning behaviors, and leakage before an attack occurs.

Prevention isn’t guessing motives.
It’s recognizing patterns.

If your church wants to move beyond reactive security and toward meaningful prevention, this conversation lays the foundation.

➡️ Listen to Episode 35: How to Prevent Violence at Your Church by Understanding the Violence Attack Cycle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-35-how-to-prevent-violence-at-your-church-by-understanding/id1595075092?i=1000619476682

What is your church policy on an active shooter?
01/26/2026

What is your church policy on an active shooter?

Most churches don’t need “more information.”They need a simple way to train volunteers to make good decisions under pres...
01/22/2026

Most churches don’t need “more information.”

They need a simple way to train volunteers to make good decisions under pressure.

That’s exactly what the WSA Tabletop Exercise Kit was built for.
In minutes, you can run a realistic session that helps your team practice what to do before a situation turns into a crisis: communication, coordination, leadership decisions, and policy-based actions.

What leaders get out of it:
• A full year of monthly training
• No prep required, run a session in minutes
• Volunteers who know what to do before emergencies happen
• Lower risk and stronger stewardship
• A safer, more prepared church environment

What your team builds right away:
• Better judgement under pressure
• Clearer communication during emergencies
• Faster decision-making
• More confidence handling disruptions
• Stronger teamwork and coordination

Includes 21 fully scripted, minute-by-minute church safety scenarios with escalation points, injects, and a complete facilitator guide.

Get the Tabletop Exercise Kit here: https://www.worshipsecurity.org/digitalresources

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