Disaster Response and Church Security Track
All participants are invited to attend this special track dedicated to learning more about mission outreach through Impact Mission’s Disaster Response ministry as well as important church security topics.
Registration
Please complete BOTH steps in order to be properly registered for this year’s meeting + Disaster Response & Church Security track!
- Register for the BGAV Annual Meeting by going to the Registration page.
- Register for the Disaster Response & Church Security track by filling out the Annual Meeting reservations form.
About the Track
This year’s track features special breakout sessions on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, November 11-12.
SPECIAL GATHERINGS AND MEALS
LIVING ON PURPOSE – Drs. Tim and Tasha Levert
Monday, November 13 from 1:45 – 3:00 p.m.
This interactive workshop creates a warm and inviting space for participants to dive deep into their values, aspirations, and the underlying motivations behind their actions. Through engaging discussions, thought-provoking exercises, and practical tools, the workshop helps individuals align their actions with their deepest desires and ambitions. By exploring the “why” behind their actions, participants are empowered to make conscious choices and live a more purposeful life. It’s an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery that leaves a lasting impact on the participants’ lives.
NEXT GEN LEADER DINNER & ROUND TABLE
Monday, November 13 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
$10 per person
We’ve saved a seat for you at the leadership table and we want to hear how it is going in your ministry? What’s working for you? And what’s not. What do you need and what could be developed to meet that need? Come be our guest, and meet other leaders in Virginia who are as passionate as you are to disciple the next generation. Your seat will get you dinner catered by Joe’s Inn, a favorite local restaurant in Richmond, a Round Table discussion, and a conversation led by Dr. Tim Levert to remind you, you are first a child of God, in a session called, SOUL CARE OF THE LEADER.
Registration required. Deadline to register is Monday, November 6.
NEXT GEN LEADER LUNCH WITH A NEXT GEN MINISTRY PANEL FROM AROUND VIRGINIA
Tuesday, November 14 from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
$10 per person
- You’ve made it through the pandemic and kids and teenagers are finding their way back to church, but some have not! But, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. Join us for lunch served by BGAV Disaster Response (DR), hear about Impact Mission Camps, get some cool Impact swag, and let’s swap stories about what’s been working to reach the next gen in our churches around the state. This will be a panel-led discussion with time for Q&A and discussion around your lunch table.
- Registration required. Deadline to register is Monday, November 6.
Breakout Sessions
“Disaster Response and Hands-On Ministry in Your Community”
Monday, November 11 at 4:00 p.m.
Participants will explore the principles of Disaster Response with a focus on how Impact Missions engages with local communities and how a church can develop a partnership with the key responders in their community and apply Disaster Response principles to local church ministry.
Led by Glenn Maddox and Kristen Curtis
“Faith-Based Partnership – Federal and State Resources for Your Church”
Tuesday, November 12 at 2:30 p.m.
Participants will learn about how churches can be a good neighbor before a disaster, so they are able to respond when a disaster occurs. They will also learn about the nonprofit security grant – a federal grant available to churches and other nonprofit organizations to help them identify security threats in their facility and address those threats.
Led by Lisa Anderson
“Faith Community Partnerships in Your Neighborhood”
Tuesday, November 12 at 2:30 p.m.
In disaster response, the rule of thumb is that “every disaster is local,” so any response must begin with local partnerships. Participants will learn about the faith-based partnerships that have developed in Fairfax County and how churches can connect directly to responding agencies so they can be part of the solution.
Led by Courtney Arroyo
“Faith Community Partnerships in Virginia”
Tuesday, November 12 at 3:45 p.m.
Participants will learn about the networks they have access to as BGAV churches and the Virginia Emergency Management Association’s Faith-Based Caucus, which is working to bring faith leaders and emergency managers together to collaborate on preparation and response to disasters within the Commonwealth.
Led by Michael Whiteaker and Kimberly Ligon
“Church Security: Identifying and Assessing Threats”
Tuesday, November 12 at 3:45 p.m.
Participants will explore what threats a church security assessment (a requirement for the nonprofit security grant) will identify and how churches can address them. Participants will learn best practices for providing a safe, secure space while still welcoming the community. Participants will also receive resources to complete a security self-assessment for their church.
Led by a CISA presenter
Guest Presenters
Nick Blevins
Nick Blevins serves on the staff leadership team at Community Christian Church and oversees the Next Gen ministries. Out of his passion for helping church leaders work on their ministry, not just in it, Nick co-founded Ministry Boost with his friends Kenny & Kevin, where they help leaders fast-forward growth in their ministry through courses, coaching, and consulting. Nick is a certified Church StratOp facilitator, helping churches walk through the proven strategic planning process of StratOp. You can find his writing, free resources, and weekly interviews with family ministry leaders at nickblevins.com.
Prior to working for the local church, I worked for a national defense contractor and a small development company as a Project Manager. I’m married to a beautiful and talented woman named Jennifer and we have three kids: Isaac, Mackenzie, and Paige.
Shannon Kiser
Shannon Kiser serves as Director of Training and Coaching for Fresh Expressions North America. She leads a team of mission strategists and trainers in the development and implementation of in person and online training for mission innovation. She is on the pastoral staff of Riverside Presbyterian Church in Sterling, VA focusing on ministry with children and families as well as providing leadership around shaping the missional strategies of this outward facing congregation. Riverside Church lives out this mission as one church that worships in two languages (English and Spanish), engages in several fresh expressions of church, and extends community hospitality through Ridgetop Coffee and Tea. An ICF certified coach, Shannon coaches individual ministry leaders and pioneers, trains organizations to coach fresh expression initiatives, and coaches church teams through the process of adaptive change. Shannon lives in Springfield VA with her husband, and is the mother to two young adult daughters. Shannon enjoys the outdoors, pickleball, gardening, traveling, and her neighborhood swim club.
Tim & Tasha Levert
Tim and Tasha have been in youth ministry since 1992, though they look much younger. They’ve both earned PhD’s – Tim in adolescent spiritual formation and Tasha in marriage and family counseling – but please don’t call them “doctor;” they prefer to be called “Grandmaster T” and “Skinny Lady,” respectively. Tasha is a writer, speaker, worship leader, and counselor. Tasha does online counseling through BroomtreeCounseling.com. Tim is a writer, speaker, worship leader, youth pastor, and currently, a high school English teacher and the Pastor/Church Planter at Mustard Seed Church, Baton Rouge, LA. They have three beautiful daughters and live by alligators.
Tim has authored several books including: The Simple Truth Bible as lead writer and general editor for, 24/7: Living for God in Real Life, co-authored The Nine Best Practices for Youth Ministry with Kurt Johnston, launched Youth Group Plus Blog and Podcast along with curriculum writing and articles for Group Publishing.
Tim and Tasha are longtime friends of BGAV and associated networks.
– Instagram: @tashalevert and @timlevert
Susan Wanderer
Susan Wanderer has the daily hope of cheering others on in their gifting and watching them succeed. She has been in full-time ministry for almost 30 years, is a licensed coach, communicator, and author. She is married to Ed and has three courageous kids: Joshua, Ruth, and Dibora. These four Wanderers are the joy of her heart.
– Church Website: themount.org
– Instagram: @susanwanderer
– Facebook: Susan Wanderer