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Welcome to the Worship Security Academy

Hi, I’m Simon Osamoh. I’m a national church security expert and founder of the Worship Security Academy. As a 2x Amazon bestselling author on church security, former head of counter-terrorism at the Mall of America, and a British detective, I bring a wealth of experience to the field. I also serve as the editor for Worship Security and as the security advisor for my own multi-campus church. Over the years, I’ve trained thousands of individuals like you in church safety and security.

Online Church Safety Training for Staff and Volunteers. Discover the Benefits

Flexible

Take Your Training to the Next Level. All you need is a laptop, tablet, or phone to access and complete the training.

Convenient

Learn at Your Convenience with Our Online Courses. Our fully virtual courses allow you to learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

Repeatable

When you log into the platform, the course is yours for life. As we update lessons, you’ll have unlimited access to revisit and retake the course.

Trusted by Over 500 Churches Nationwide.

Jim Theis

“Simon's coaching is a proven methodology to remove that feeling of overwhelm and make security simple. As a security director at a large church that is exactly what he did to help me”

Rory Groves

"Since working with Worship Security Academy I have gained knowledge that has not only grown me but also my church program. Their programs build confidence and reduce overwhelm"

Terri Ashmore

"Simon's mentorship has been invaluable not only to my growth as a security leader but has improved the safety at our church. The relationship gives me peace of mind."

Here’s How We Support Churches in Enhancing Safety

Online Security Conference

We are proud to host the 10th Annual Securing Your Place of Worship conference, the only fully online and remote church safety and security event. Over the past few years, we’ve educated more than 2,000 churches, making essential training both accessible and affordable.

Individual Security Courses

We offer customized church safety and security training programs tailored to your needs, including conflict de-escalation, threat detection, church safety, and active shooter survival. Our Church Security Accelerator combines all our courses into one affordable package. For group pricing options for your staff and volunteers, feel free to reach out to us.

One on One/Mastermind

If you’re a church safety and security leader, we offer two options to help mentor and grow you in your role. You can schedule one-on-one time with WSA founder Simon Osamoh for personalized guidance, or you can join our 6-week Church Security Mastermind program for in-depth training and collaboration with other leaders.