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  • Bulletproof House of Worship Safety Conference – Sept18–20, Roswell, New Mexico. Hosted by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman.

    I’m honored to speak alongside some of the top names in church security and faith-based preparedness. Your congregation counts on you. Be Prepared, Ready, Have A Plan For Your Safety Security. Get Trained By Some Of The Best. Be Ready To Act, React, To Protect His Flock He Has Guided, Provided, You.

    Churchsecurityinstitute.net Provides Articles, Events And Info On Church, House Of Worship, Safety Security Materials And News, To Help You. Like Free De-escalation Training In Virginia Beach Va On August 23rd, 8A-12 Noon. Email To Register, To: Info@ChurchSecurityInstitute.net.

  • VIOLENT CRIME/CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

    A potentially deadly situation was averted at Cedar Street Mennonite Church in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, when attendees restrained a man who allegedly brandished a knife and attempted to set a fire during a church dinner on July 22. Thanks to Keith Graves, ChristianWarriorTraining.com for sharing this info with subscribers.

    The suspect, age 38, is facing charges including attempted arson, terroristic threats, and assault after reportedly threatening a woman, stabbing a wall, and trying to ignite a chair cushion in a dining room filled with children, elderly, and disabled individuals. Quick action by churchgoers prevented a fire and further harm, injury, or any deaths.

    Could your church it’s nembrrs do as well? Does it have a Plan for Safety Security? A Teained Team To Carry Out The Plan, Policies, For This? ChurchSecurityInstitute.net posts articles, events, info, training news, to help you to Be Prepared.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/christianwarriortraining/p/50-christians-murdered-active-stabber?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oh9oc

  • TERRORISM UPDATE: Texas Man Arrested for Plotting Attacks on Christian Targets

    Federal authorities arrested a Texas man, James Wesley Burger, after uncovering a plan to carry out attacks on Christian targets, using Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, to communicate and share extremist content. But are churches seeing this and taking action to prevent issues?

    According to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Burger described himself as a “terrorist” and sympathizer of the Islamic State (IS), using the platform to discuss and plan acts of violence. Giving warning?

    is it possible that this isn’t more widely reported, for a reason? Does it show that lone wolf actors are our greatest threat and our government is not advising churches of people actively trying to kill us? Why aren’t more churches, Houses Of Worship, taking steps to Be Prepared, Ready?Why don’t more have a Risk Review, develop a Plan, Policies, for their Safety Security, with Trained Teams, to implement and carry out the Plan?

    https://open.substack.com/pub/christianwarriortraining/p/isis-linked-teen-arrested-as-church?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oh9oc

  • Free Church Security Scenario Guide With 30 Real-World Drills To Help Your Team Train, Prepare, and To Protect His Flock.

    Given by Keith Graves, in a Download from his ChristianWarriorTraining.com Thanks Keith, for sharing this info.

    Training your church security team doesn’t have to be complicated, but it must be intentional. That’s why he put together a free resource you can use immediately: Thanks, for this, Keith.

    This downloadable manual includes 30 real-world incident scenarios—everything from intruders in the children’s area to power outages during service. Each scenario outlines a realistic situation your team might face and walks through what an appropriate response should look like.

    As with everything Keith produces for his ministry, it’s Free. If you find it helpful and you’re in a position to support the mission, a paid subscription to the Christian Warrior Training newsletter helps more than you know. But it’s not required, and doesn’thave to be big. God has always provided what’s needed, and Keith trusts that our God will provide.
    Church Security Scenario Guide: 30 Real-World Drills to Protect the Flock

    https://substack.com/app-link/post?publication_id=1482871&post_id=168970312&utm_source=post-email-title&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=oh9oc&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo0MTExNjQ3NiwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTY4OTcwMzEyLCJpYXQiOjE3NTMyMDQ0NzcsImV4cCI6MTc1NTc5NjQ3NywiaXNzIjoicHViLTE0ODI4NzEiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.K9Yydwp6akjyZMRqNq_Jd2qNQUDKgwsAL6o2J7T8GyI

  • Upcoming Free Protecting His Flock De-escalation Training Sat, August 23rd.

    On Saturday, August 23rd, 8A–12P, Kempsville Christian Church, Virginia Beach Va, will be hosting another Free Church Safety Security De-Escalation Training, as part of the Protecting His Flock Training.Sessions. You must register for it.

    The course is being presented by George McCormic, VBPD Retired, a law enforcement and Faith Based Safety Security Training Instructor, with hundreds of trainings in many areas. This event will include both classroom and scenario exercises, to better prepare and equip Church Safety Teams with the tools needed to stop incidents before they happen.

    De-escalation is one of the best ways to reduce danger, often by disruptive, aggressive, agitated, angry, attitudes, that can easily turn violent. If you can talk to the subject, and both build a relationship, as well as gaining trust, you can change potential violence into a discussion of how to find help. This makes it safer for all.

    There will also be a gift for each of the churches in attendance, to help the church and it’s Safety Team to better Protect and Serve His Flock. But You Must Register To Reserve A Seat, so we can be sure room for all. See email below, or Reply.

    Please Email With Your Name, Cell, Email, Church Name, If They Have A Safety Team, And if You Are On It, To: Info@ChurchSecurityInstitute.net

    And we hope you will visit our New ChurchSecurityInstitute.net And Subscribe To Our Free Newsletter, info on events, articles, training.

  • Importance of Church Safety Security Teams

    Christian Warrior Training Is Offering A Gift, To Help Pastors, His Shepard, To Protect Their Flock He’s Provided.

    Churches must take their security seriously and not dismiss unusual behavior as harmless. Situational awareness, team communication, and a plan of action can deter potential threats. Be observant, and do not hesitate to report anything out of the ordinary. Be Prepared, Ready.

    Keith Graves, founder of Christian Warrior Training, created a straightforward PowerPoint presentation to address a common hurdle many churches face: convincing elders, pastors, and leadership that a dedicated safety ministry is essential.

    Titled “The Importance of a Church Security Team: Protecting the Flock with Wisdom and Preparedness,” this resource lays out the realities of threats to houses of worship without exaggeration or alarmism.

    This free guide will help you: Understand the biblical justification for a security ministry, rooted in passages from Nehemiah, Luke, and Proverbs. It will address common misconceptions, such as the idea that having security sends a message of fear rather than confidence.

    It will help recognize that a security ministry is not just about protection—it is an act of service. And it will work towards giving your flock the freedom to worship God without fear. The Bible says, “They set a watch.”

    This is not about living in fear, but about acting in faith and wisdom. Protecting the innocent is an act of love and obedience. Our hope is that this presentation serves as a valuable first step for your church.

    Thank You, Keith Graves, for this Gift to churches who want to Be Prepared and Ready, Trained, To Act, or React.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/christianwarriortraining/p/new-presentation-download-establishing?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oh9oc

  • Christian Warrior Academy is offering a Free In Person Training, Sat Aug 2, 2025 8A-5P in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

    This advanced church safety training is designed for security team members, pastors, volunteers, and anyone concerned about protecting their congregation.

    This event is more than just training—it’s also a fundraiser to honor and support the families of the Coeur d’Alene firefighters who were recently ambushed in a deadly active shooter attack, resulting in two deaths and one serious injury. All proceeds will go directly to those families through trusted local partners.

    What You’ll Learn:

    1. How to recognize pre-attack behaviors
    2. Active shooter response in a church environment
    3. Use of force: legal and biblical foundations
    4. Tactical movement for lone defenders
    5. How to build and structure an effective church safety ministry
    6. Medical, de-escalation, and threat identification modules
    7. Real-world case studies from recent attacks on churches and ministries
      Bonus: Lessons on intelligence gathering, encrypted comms, and post-incident actions. For Info: ChristianWarriorTraining.com

  • The Armed Citizen Response To Violence

    Elisjsha Dicken, who was shopping at the mall with his girlfriend, responded immediately. From an estimated 40 to 50 yards away, he drew his concealed 9mm Glock handgun and engaged the attacker. He fired ten rounds, striking the assailant with eight of them—effectively ending the threat just 15 seconds after the shooting began.

    Several Churches, Houses Of Worship, Have Had Similar Atracks, And Theur Trained Safety Team Members Have Stopped Attacks, Savinkg Lives.

    In Gun Free Zones. It’s Likely Only The Criminals Have Guns, As Law Abiding Obey The Law, Don’t Carry. This Means No Help, Self Defense. If Need.

    The Greenwood Park Mall shooting remains one of the most significant recent examples of an armed citizen stopping an active threat. Without any formal training, Elisjsha Dicken acted with focus, precision, responsibility, under extreme pressure.

    His actions serve as a reminder to the concealed carry community of several core principles:

    • Preparedness matters—especially for unpredictable environments like public venues.
    • Training at distance is valuable, even if not always emphasized.

    Does Your Church Have A Safety Security Plan, Policies, A Trained Team To Carry Out The Plan And To Protect His Flock? No, Why Not? As He Calls Pastors To Be His Sheepard, To His Flocks He Guides, Abd Provides Them To Protect, Serve..

    Church Security Institute Network can refer you to events, both training materials, online live or video events. Info@ChurchSecurityInstitute.net or visit at ChurchSecurityInstitute.net.

  • Our Constitutional Second Amendment Right To Keep And Bear Arms (Bear=Carry) Should Not Be Infringed On.

    The right to keep and bear arms is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, as a Right. It is not a tool of one political party but rather is a right for all Americans, regardless of their background, income or voting history.

    The Second Amendment Is a Great Equalizer

    At its core, the Second Amendment is about self-preservation and the ability of individuals to defend themselves, especially when institutions fail to do so. Churches, for the safety, security, of their members, staff, and visitors, may need the ability to protect them.

    The Second Amendment Protects Everyone—Equally

    The Constitution doesn’t make exceptions: “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.” Historically, gun control has been used to disarm and suppress certain groups of people. Today it can, sould be the the item to assure, insure, and Protect Rights and Freedons Our Constitution Gives. Churches, Houses Of Worship, Must Protect Their Freedom, And Rights. Be Prepared, Ready, Trained To Act.

    “Gun-Free Zones” Often Attract, Not Deter, Violence

    We are told that so-called “gun-free zones” are intended to promote safety and security, but, in practice, they often do the opposite. Law Abiding Citizens Obey The And Don’t Carry Their Self Defense Gun Illegally. Criminals Don’t Obey, The Only Guns?

    A 2023 report by the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) found that 94% of mass public shootings between 1950 and 2019 occurred in areas where civilians were banned from carrying firearms. These areas are soft targets for attackers who know law-abiding citizens are defenseless.

    Real safety comes from your bring prepared, with a deterrence—not signs, bans, on a fundamental right. The Second Amendment should not be a red-versus-blue issue. It is a constitutional guarantee intended to empower and protect all Americans.

    Politicizing the right to bear arms undermines its purpose and weakens our ability to have constructive conversations. Just as we don’t treat freedom of speech or the right to vote as privileges, we shouldn’t do it with self-defense. Be Prepared.

  • Lt. Col Dave Grossman Presents At 2025 NOCSSM Conference.

    You won’t want to miss this event.

    See details on sponsorship options. August 9, 2025: Round Rock, TX. $99 conference only or $149 with 1 hour firearms simulator (see below)

    Firearms Training Simulator

    On August 8, the day before the conference, there is an optional opportunity to experience Central’s Firearms Training Simulator for an additional $50 per hour. You can register for the simulator during registation.LUNCH Is Included. ChurchSecurityInstitute.net
    GrossmanOnTruth.com
    https://gatekeeperstx.com/2025-nocssm-conference/