Here is an article written by Don Knox, a new member here at Church Security member. This was published  in The Net – A St. Pauls Church Publication. I believe that it has a number of excellent thoughts for us in today’s times.  Jack

by Don Knox

Acts 20:28-31 “Keep watch over yourselves and all the
flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.
Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with
his own blood. I know that after I leave, savage wolves
will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Even
from your own number men will arise and distort the
truth in order to draw away disciples after them. So be on
your guard!”

Safety and security at churches and other houses of worship
has become an increasingly important issue in recent years.
There have been a number of examples of church security
incidents and shootings in the last year that underscore the
importance of security while at a house of worship. Some of
these incidents include:
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The Guardian Call was written by Stephen Paulson, an Associate Pastor of Greater Grace Church in Portland, OR and provides one of the best insights into why some are called to be a protector of others, be it children, the elderly, weak, oppressed or just our fellow church family members. Please read the following and let your heart be touched. For his Name. Jack

The Guardian Call

by Stephen Paulson

How is it that catastrophic mass murder has suddenly become a regular part of American life? I had just returned home from an early church service on December 9 to find the breaking news headline about a shooting at Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Arvada, CO. Read More…

Introduction

Gabe Suarez is a long time friend and nationally known trainer on self defense. Gabe is a very gifted instructor with a history of having actual done what he teaches. What some people do not realize is that Gabe is also a very devout Christian. I have attended several of his classes and had the pleasure of listening to his presentation of “The Origins Of Christian Pacifism” several years ago and was extremely impressed. Gabe has given permission to us to reprint his original article here for your review. Gabe can be reached through his website, http://www.suarezinternational.com . Read More…

SOCAL LESSONS LEARNED & NEWS REPORT (5/18/2008)

The lessons of the SoCal church shooting would appear to be the following:

1. All major Church events need security, even outside ones like festivals, feasts, etc. . This one was a festival.
2. The most common violent event in a church setting will probably be a domestic dispute. This man came hunting his wife. Read More…

Why I decided to CCW with Appendix Carry

By John Czeiszperger

Chief of Security

Dayton Area Church

Getting Started in CCW

Like many of you, my gun handling progression went something like this; firing from the low ready position, a 4 count draw stroke from an outside the waistband Kydex range holster that came with my pistol with no concealment and then drawing from my Kydex holster with concealment. After that I tried an inside the waistband (iwb) strong side carry which offered better concealment.

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