Bonus Sessions, Thursday March 5, 3:30–4:30 pm

At a moment of profound transition for the Anglican Communion, this timely conversation brings together Bishop Anthony Poggo, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, and Archbishop Hosam Naoum of Jerusalem. Together, they will reflect on the Communion’s shared life amid global uncertainty, shifting leadership, and renewed hope.

Bishop Poggo will offer a wide-angle view of the Anglican Communion today, naming key forces shaping its future and reflecting on the upcoming installation of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Archbishop Naoum, drawing from the lived realities of ministry in Jerusalem and the Middle East, will share how the Church bears faithful witness to the Gospel amid ongoing conflict and instability.

This conversation invites participants into a deeper understanding
of how global solidarity, prayer, and shared responsibility sustain the Church across borders—and how hope takes root even in the most challenging contexts.

Speakers:
Bishop Anthony Poggo, Secretary General, Anglican Communion; Archbishop
Hosam Naoum, Primate, The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East; Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem

Church security is not simply about policies or protocols—it is about people, trust, and the sacred act of gathering in God’s name. Join Tim Kingsley, Vice President for Client Engagement at Kingswood Security Consulting, U.S. Navy veteran, and Provost of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Minneapolis, for a grounded and thoughtful exploration of what faithful preparedness looks like in today’s church.

This session will engage practical principles of risk awareness, emergency readiness, behavioral threat recognition, and coordinated response, all framed through a pastoral lens that prioritizes hospitality, compassion, and calm leadership. Participants will also explore how to build a culture of safety that supports staff and volunteers while remaining aligned with the Church’s mission and values.

Designed for clergy, wardens, vestry members, and lay leaders, this session offers clear guidance, real-world insight, and a steady theological foundation for congregations seeking to care well for their communities.

Speakers:
Tim Kingsley, Vice President for Client Engagement, Kingswood Security Consulting
Additional Presenters Coming

The ways people seek meaning, connection, and belonging are changing—and the Church is being invited to respond with both wisdom and courage. Join Scott Lyon, Founder and CEO of Solace, for a thoughtful and accessible conversation about how church leaders can engage artificial intelligence with theological depth and practical discernment.

Together, participants will explore theological frameworks for engaging AI, consider how emerging technologies might support—rather than replace—human relationship, and examine practical applications for congregational life. The session will also address ethical questions, governance, and the responsibility that comes with adopting new tools in ministry.

This conversation invites church leaders into informed, faithful reflection on how the Church can navigate digital transformation while remaining rooted in trust, relationship, and mission.

Speakers:
Scott Lyon, Founder & CEO, Solace
Additional Presenters Coming