The Lead Church Security Podcast

7. Ultimate Volunteer Team Guide

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of the Lead Security Podcast, host Preston Hocker welcomes Josh Denhart to discuss the intricacies of building volunteer teams, particularly for church security. Josh shares his journey from a high school chemistry teacher to a leader in ministry and security, highlighting the importance of emotional and physical security in church environments. They dive into practical strategies, including job descriptions and the significance of holistic security.


  • Importance of Holistic Security: Security isn't just about physical threats but also emotional well-being.
  • Building a Volunteer Team: How to effectively delegate and empower volunteers to take on roles within church security.
  • Practical Tools: The role of job descriptions and clear communication in managing security teams.
  • Resource Sharing: Leveraging available resources like Lead Security to streamline processes.


    • "Part of security is thinking about the holistic human experience."

    "You duplicated yourself in ministry...that's the most biblical thing you could do."

    "We are also responsible for emotional well-being, not just looking for active shooters."


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