ABOUT US
We are deeply concerned about violence at houses of worship and faith-based property. Almost 900 people have died a violent death on faith-based property since 1999; and thousands of sex crimes have occurred on such property. Our purpose (our calling) is to assist such ministries and organizations in setting up intentional safety practices that help to create the safest atmosphere possible.
We are firm believers in the practice of Verbal Deescalation. It is our hope and prayer that safety teams seek to master the art of Verbal Deescalation. We must do all that we can to decrease the chances of violence; violence that is offensive or defensive. Our course presents you with the knowledge of how you do that - and much more!
Our team has 70 years of law enforcement and security experience and over 80 years of experience in the ministry.
We want to help your flock. You may bring our entire team to your church, or whichever instructor you desire. Click here to learn how to host a seminar.
MEET SOME OF OUR FEATURED SPEAKERS
Left: Carl Chinn is the founder and President of the Faith-Based Security Network. Carl has been tracking violence on faith-based property since 1999. He has lectured in over 500 church safety seminars. On two occasions Carl has been confronted by an angry gunman while on faith-based property. Read more about Carl.
Center: James Friedman is the President of James A. Friedman Training and Consulting, LLC. He has conducted many safety seminars for churches. He has served as a senior pastor for 31years, and 14 years as a law enforcement professional. Read more about James.
Right: Jimmy Meeks is a 35-year retired police officer, and a 47-year minister. He has conducted over 350 church safety seminars. He and his wife were married in the First Baptist Church of Daingerfield, Texas, the site of a massacre in June of 1980. A lone gunman entered during the morning worship service, shouted, “This is war,” and then shot 15 worshipers - killing five. Read more about Jimmy.
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Hundreds of churches across America are joining the Faith-Based Security Network (FBSN). Learn more about them.
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VIDEO: Listen to Carl Chinn on Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk Radio Show. A big “thank you” to Dr. Dobson for caring about this matter of violence on faith-based property.
VIDEO: Jimmy Meeks on CBN. We have constantly pleaded with the press to give coverage to the subject of violence on faith-based property. Thank you CBN.
VIDEO above - Do you know who Tywanza Sanders is? This precious brother was murdered at Mother Emmanuel Church in Charleston on June 17, 2015 (along with eight other African American brothers and sisters). Listen to Carl Chinn tell you how he stood up to the cold-blooded killer.
Mike Swihart was a Colorado Police Officer. One morning, while at church, an angry gunman showed up and killed his ex-wife in the parking lot. Mike was armed and shot and killed the man, saving countless lives.
We have AEDs, Tourniquets, Locking Door Systems, Two-Way Radios, and more.
Attention church-going cops: If you attend church, you must always be prepared. This officer was. Watch the video to the left.
Through US Law Shield, we now offer Legal Defense Protection for all legal weapons for as low as $10.95 a month! You can sign up for protection by clicking here. Be sure and use the promo code “sheepdogseminars.”
RIGHT: Conducting Sheepdog Seminars gives us the privilege to be with some very unique people. Far left - Frank Pomeroy is the pastor of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas. In November of 2017, an angry gunman entered Frank’s church and killed 26 worshipers - and injured 20 more. We must not let people forget what happened there. Center: Stephen Willeford is the man who rushed out of his house, AR-15 in hand, and shot and stopped the killer at First Baptist in Sutherland Springs. Far right: Jack Wilson spoke at our Sheepdog Seminar on January 26. Jack is the man who stopped the killer at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas in December of 2019. Each of these men have spoken at a Sheepdog Seminar.
Faith Under Fire is the award-winning movie about one of the first church massacres in America - an angry gunman entered a church sanctuary during its morning worship service and shot 15 worshipers, killing five.
It is a movie for such a time as this. A police officer said this about the movie: “Only 3 movies have made the hair on the back of my neck stand up: Saving Private Ryan, American Sniper, and Faith Under Fire.” Click here for details.
By clicking on the image above, you can learn about world-wide persecution of Christians.
Listen to the weekly Church Security Podcast with Church Security Specialist Dan Blevins of CorrValues. Find out more about them, including their Mental Health Seminar that could benefit all churches (which can be purchased on DVD). Mental Health issues is a serious issue churches must address.
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HELP STOP THE VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO!
Chicago is ransacked by violence, and many innocent people are dying horrible deaths due to the violence. A recent victim was a 1-year old boy. Thankfully, there is an organization that is working feverishly in Chicago committed to stopping the violence. It is called Together Chicago. Visit their website and make a contribution! We know the founder, Pastor Michael Allen, a godly man committed to his city.