What Every Church Leader Needs to Hear About Security

Register Now ↗️ for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025 at https://elevatechurchconference.com/. On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Brian Coates sits down with Todd Bishop and Linc Taylor to talk about what it takes to create safe ministry spaces. From church security systems to volunteer training and child protection protocols, they share how a strong safety culture isn’t just smart—it’s gospel-centered. Learn how intentional policies, proactive planning, and clear communication can protect the people you serve and remove barriers to life-changing ministry. Meet the Speakers: • Brian Coates: Executive Pastor at the Brentwood Campus, Brian champions staff health, operational clarity, and a mission-first mindset across campuses. • Todd Bishop: Associate Executive Pastor for the North Region Brentwood Baptist Campuses, Todd leads church operations and safety planning, equipping leaders to think clearly in moments that matter. • Linc Taylor: Next Gen and Family Minister at the Brentwood Campus, Link builds healthy, secure spaces for kids, students, and parents to grow in Christ. Timestamps: 1:15 – Why church safety isn’t optional anymore 3:09 – Creating a sanctuary in an unpredictable world 5:35 – What safety looks like in Next Gen ministry 6:33 – Training your teams to recognize and respond 9:57 – Beyond background checks: the new standard for vetting 14:30 – How to lead volunteers through change 17:55 – Involving students in serving without compromising safety 19:37 – Where to start: 5 steps every church can take today 23:58 – Introducing policies without derailing ministry 26:39 – How safety becomes part of church culture Elevate Conference | September 9, 2025 Join us for the Elevate Conference on September 9 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. This one-day event equips church leaders with actionable strategies for discipleship, growth, and navigating ministry challenges. Register today at https://elevatechurchconference.com/.