Discipleship-First Church Security

This session explores how churches can cultivate resilience and care by building safety and security structures that protect the vulnerable and support ministry health. Through a discipleship-first lens, leaders will learn how readiness and response can serve as tangible expressions of faithfulness, helping ministries steward people, purpose, and trust so that the Gospel continues to go out undisturbed.

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Chris Atkins

With over 25 years of service spanning intelligence, military, and ministry roles, Chris has led operations across more than 40 countries, specializing in security analysis, protective operations, intelligence, and emergency planning. As Director of Safety and Risk Management for a multi-site/multi-state church, he oversaw protective strategies for 14 campuses, supervised more than 200 contracted law enforcement officers, and provided leadership for a volunteer security team of over 700 personnel. His expertise lies in building faith-driven, resilient teams that protect the momentum of Gospel-centered movements.