Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Church should be the safest place on earth—but in today’s world, houses of worship are facing new threats. From tragic shootings to targeted attacks, pastors and church leaders are realizing they must protect the flock while still keeping their doors open to everyone.
In this report from Decatur, Arkansas, you’ll see how New Wine Ministries, Vietnam veterans, and local pastors are partnering with the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) and other organizations to build church safety teams, create emergency operation plans, and prepare for the unthinkable—without walking in fear.
You’ll also hear why one pastor says “the rules have changed,” how believers are balancing faith and wisdom, and why many churches now see security training as a sad but important new normal for worship in America.
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Video Chapters
00:00 Feast of Tabernacles & armed veterans on patrol
00:25 “We don’t walk in fear” – why this pastor still adds security
00:50 Recent church attacks that changed the rules
01:26 Inside USCCA’s “Protecting Your House of Worship” training
02:04 The unique challenge: being welcoming and watchful
02:39 Law enforcement & dioceses joining the church safety effort
03:13 Armed church member: why training builds courage, not panic
03:49 “We pray, we believe, but we also prepare” – a new normal
#ChurchSecurity #ProtectTheFlock #HouseOfWorship #ChristianSafety #ActiveShooterPreparedness #FaithAndWisdom #ChurchSafetyTeam #ChristianNews #ChurchLeadership
Church should be the safest place on earth—but in today’s world, houses of worship are facing new threats. From tragic shootings to targeted attacks, pastors and church leaders are realizing they must protect the flock while still keeping their doors open to everyone.
In this report from Decatur, Arkansas, you’ll see how New Wine Ministries, Vietnam veterans, and local pastors are partnering with the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) and other organizations to build church safety teams, create emergency operation plans, and prepare for the unthinkable—without walking in fear.
You’ll also hear why one pastor says “the rules have changed,” how believers are balancing faith and wisdom, and why many churches now see security training as a sad but important new normal for worship in America.
CLICK to learn more about CBN ministries: go.cbn.com/ufTEB
Stream more exclusive CBN content on CBN Family! go.cbn.com/ufTBz
Video Chapters
00:00 Feast of Tabernacles & armed veterans on patrol
00:25 “We don’t walk in fear” – why this pastor still adds security
00:50 Recent church attacks that changed the rules
01:26 Inside USCCA’s “Protecting Your House of Worship” training
02:04 The unique challenge: being welcoming and watchful
02:39 Law enforcement & dioceses joining the church safety effort
03:13 Armed church member: why training builds courage, not panic
03:49 “We pray, we believe, but we also prepare” – a new normal
#ChurchSecurity #ProtectTheFlock #HouseOfWorship #ChristianSafety #ActiveShooterPreparedness #FaithAndWisdom #ChurchSafetyTeam #ChristianNews #ChurchLeadership
