Shepherding the Sheepdogs is a practical self-study guide created for church leaders, Safety Ministry Directors, and Safety Team supervisors who carry the responsibility of protecting a congregation at the leadership level.

In today’s environment, a Safety Ministry isn’t optional — it’s a stewardship role. Churches need trained volunteers, but they also need strong leadership that can assess risk, guide policy, build structure, and oversee the team with clarity and confidence.

This paperback is the companion book to Defending the Flock, designed specifically for leaders whose responsibilities go beyond team training and into organizational oversight and risk management. It gives you a higher-level framework to lead your safety ministry effectively, even if you’re new to church security leadership.

What You’ll Learn in This Self-Study Guide

This book helps Safety Ministry leaders and church leadership teams:

• Build and sustain a structured church safety ministry

• Understand risk and make leadership decisions with confidence

• Develop policies and guidance that support volunteer teams

• Learn how a Safety Team is trained and how they operate

• Improve communication between church leadership and safety volunteers

• Strengthen preparedness without creating fear or disruption

Who This Book Is For

This guide is ideal for:

• Safety Ministry Directors

• Church Security Team Leaders

• Pastors and church leadership teams

• Volunteer coordinators overseeing safety ministries

• Churches developing or strengthening a safety program

Companion to Defending the Flock

While Defending the Flock focuses on training the Safety Team, Shepherding the Sheepdogs focuses on training the leader — giving you a strategic understanding of risks, oversight responsibilities, and how your team is trained so you can lead well and support them effectively.

Product Details

• Format: Paperback

• Publication Date: May 16, 2023

• Author: Kris Moloney

• Category: Church Safety Leadership • Security Oversight • Safety Ministry Development • Risk Management

If you’re responsible for leading a church safety ministry, this guide gives you a clear path forward — structured, practical, and built for real-world church security leadership.