Perhaps one of the most controversial topics a church faces is whether to have a safety and security ministry or not.

I hear this a couple times a month: how can I convince my church to have a safety and security team?

Well, I can tell you why you DON'T need one.... tune in!

alking Points:

- How less-lethal force options are growing in the private security space

- Why should I carry less lethal if I can carry a gun?

- How Byrna is becoming the "one-stop-shop" for self defense options

Originally from the Dallas area, Schirard attended college at Texas Tech University earning Bachelor of Arts in Communications in 2004. Shortly after graduation, Schirard was hired by the Galveston Police Department in January of 2005 where he spent his first five years assigned to patrol. While on patrol, Schirard also served as a Field Training Officer (FTO) and went on to completely redesign the department's current Field Training Program that it uses to train new Officers. In 2010, Schirard had the opportunity to serve as Galveston Police Department's Training Coordinator for two years until he was promoted to Sergeant in April of 2012.

As a Sergeant, Schirard served several years as a patrol supervisor and in administration where he helped design and launch the Office of Professional Standards, Education and Training; a unit built to prioritize training officers over disciplining them. He severed in that role until he was promoted to Lieutenant in 2015 where he took command of a patrol shift. In April 2017 Schirard was then again promoted to Captain where he served as the Operations Bureau Commander for the department until his retirement.

Schirard was also a member of Galveston SWAT from 2006 until 2019, and was the Team's Commander from 2016-2019. During his time on the team, he has served in the entry team as point, the sniper team, and as the sniper team leader over the course of hundreds of operations. This experience has allowed him several opportunities to train all around the country with some of this nation’s finest police officers and SWAT operators as well as numerous members from the military's special operations community.

Schirard has also been an adjunct instructor with the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training program through Texas State University since 2012 and travels throughout the country training police officers how to response to active shooter events. After his role as the Tactical Operations Director at the Santa Fe High School Shooting in May of 2018, Schirard has also keynoted several national conferences including the ALERRT national conference on "Commanding in Chaos". Schirard is also a published author whose most important work appeared in a peer reviewed journal covering the importance and methodology to work towards the integration of police and medical services during active shooter response.

In 2020, Schirard was recruited by Byrna Technologies to lead a team charged with starting the Law Enforcement and Private Security division of Byrna, a publicly traded non-lethal weapons company. Since his onboarding, the company has experience exponential growth in both the consumer and Law Enforcement space going from $1.6 million in sales to over $40 million in the span of just two years.

Schirard also proudly served in the Texas Army National Guard as an Infantry Lieutenant in the 3rd Battallion, 141st Infantry from 2012 to 2016. In his off time Schirard is also a nationally competitive skydiver as well as a commercial pilot.

Join us as we talk with Stephen Bennett regarding firearms in church and the new Texas Law. Retired U. S. Marine. Retired college teacher. NRA Certified Instructor, NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer. NRA Certified Host for Refuse to Be a Victim Seminars.

Talking Points:

- Texas Permitless Carry Law(s)

- Need for Safety Training

- Need for Personal Protection With a Firearm Training

In 1993 Baz founded the Association for the Recovery of Children (ARC), an organization of former and active intelligence, military, and law enforcement personnel dedicated to the recovery of missing and exploited American children in foreign and domestic locations. In 2019, on invitation of the White House and DOJ, Baz introduced ARC’s legislative initiative involving severe penalties for those who sexually exploit any child under the age of 18 in the U.S.

Baz is well known globally for his expertise and extraordinary skill set. Author of "Terrorism Survival Handbook" and several other books, he has been called on by CNN, CNBC and MSNBC as an advisor and spokesperson on the war on Terrorism and Homeland Security. He is also a film and television writer, producer and actor. Bazzel Baz co-starred as the commander of Raymond Reddington’s paramilitary group on NBC’s "The BLACKLIST" for four seasons.

As a Life Coach and a well sought after motivational speaker, Baz travels nationally and internationally to provide breakthroughs to awesome performance with an uncanny ability to bring simple solutions to complicated scenarios.

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As a Territory Manager, Colton continually ranks amongst the top agents nationwide, and in 2018 was awarded as Brotherhood Mutual's Rookie of the Year. As both a risk manager and ministry partner, he places an emphasis on the idea that leaders are learners and is actively pursuing his certification as a Certified Insurance Counsellor.

Colton also loves spending time outdoors with his wife and daughter, and as an avid weather watcher enjoys tracking storms across the state.

New tasks or procedures are simulated during the training, immersing learners into situations where they are allowed to practice skills, safely learn from their mistakes and acquire valuable experience. Because this type of training is more relevant to the learner, participants are often more motivated to learn which accelerates their expertise.

Join us as we discuss the importance of scenario based training and we'll give you the '8 Great' Benefits of Scenario-Based Training!

He was pastor of a church in the Ft. Worth area for over 11 years, while also serving as a police officer. Jimmy has a B.A. in Religion from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Certificate of Ministry from Emmaus Road Ministry School. He has conducted over 350 seminars for churches since 2009, at which over thousands of churches have been represented. It has been said of his presentation, "...there has never been a stronger call to action..."

Jimmy and his wife of 43 years, Julie, were married at the First Baptist Church of Daingerfield, Texas, the sight of the June 22, 1980 massacre that killed 5 - and injured 10. Jimmy was also a production assistant in the award-winning docudrama Faith Under Fire, based on the tragedy at First Baptist Church in Daingerfield, Texas.

​After retiring from TCSO, Rick was the CEO of Columbia County. Among his accomplishments were the adoptions of a multi-million dollar budget after just one meeting and a dispatcher contract in two.

Rick’s administrative experience includes: directing high profile investigative units, SWAT, managing multi-million dollar budgets, employee compensation programs, and equipment solutions. Incident Command during natural disasters such as the Jarrell tornado, hurricanes Rita and Katrina, and events with influxes of over 60,000 attendees. As a member of the Operations Board for the Combined Transportation Emergency Communications Center (CTECC), Austin TX, he was part of a multi-jurisdictional team which brought to realization a regional digital radio and mobile data system that serves over a million people.

​His technical expertise includes: assessing unit efficiencies, design, review and implementation of training programs, instructor development, and investigative training and consultation. As a mentor and trainer, he created a Field Training Program singularly used by TCSO. His Officer in Training (OIT) model is widely adopted by agencies across the country.

Through Forensic Statement Analysis, Rick consults in high profile cases to detect deception in statements and interviews with agencies and firms across the country.

​Achievements:

Bachelor degree from Midwestern State University in Criminal Justice and Public Administration

​Graduate of the FBI National Academy (197)

​Graduate of the Leadership and Command College of Texas (23)

​Certified Public Manager

​Certified National Incident Management System (NIMS) Instructor

​Certified National Emergency Number Association (NENA) Center Manager

Twice Published International Law Enforcement Educator & Trainers Journal (ILEETA)

Recognized Subject Matter Expert in Forensic Investigations, Leadership, and Field Training

Regular Instructor for the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT)

Commendations for Outstanding Leadership

Mike has over 20 years of military and combat training.

Together they educate, motivate and inspire their local community.

Their life mission statement is Faith First, Fitness Always, Family Forever.

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Sandy Phillips Kirkham details her account of how a charismatic youth minister preyed upon her, a betrayal which left her broken, with a shattered faith, and the ultimate shame of being blamed and forced from the church she loved. From their very first meeting, the new youth minister slowly and methodically turned the sacred relationship of a trusted spiritual leader to one of abuse: sexual, emotional, and physical. When his actions were discovered, he was simply moved to another church, leaving Sandy to pay for his deeds. She was not his first victim, nor would she be his last.

Despite a successful and happy life as a wife, mother, and friend, Sandy successfully concealed her abuse for twenty-seven years until a trigger forced her to face the truth. Sandy’s story will take you on her journey of healing which began in 2004, first by seeking justice and closure from both the pastor and the church. Her strength and courage will inspire you. Let Me Prey Upon You details Sandy’s journey from innocent sixteen-year-old victim to survivor and advocate.

Of course no one wants to be critiqued by people who lack the experience, pressure or perspective that one can only have by being "in the game."

Of course no one really wants to be "Monday morning quaterbacked" or to be involved in an incident that needs to be MMQ'ed. However, as church protectors, we absolutely must embrace Monday morning quarterbacking because it's the kind of thing that will save our lives.

But friends, here's the most important part - the quarterbacking must come from the right sources and in the right way, for it to be effective. In other words, it needs to come from people who have invested in and understand "our game."

A good number of the safety, business, and personal plans I’ve reviewed over the past 20 years list goals, objectives, and tactics, skipping strategy all together.

If strategy is not determined before tactics, there is no way of intelligently changing course when objectives and their corresponding milestones are not being achieved.

Join us to learn more about Goals, Objectives, Strategy and Tactics so you can plan your 2021 year!

Since most encounters in church will require open hands, an open heart and a trained mind for resolution, de-escalation skills must be on the toolbelt of the church protector.

Watch LIVE as Guy discusses de-escalation and gives you 10 tips and tactics for de-escalation.

He was a poor, scared and scrawny kid who grew up amidst a backdrop of extreme violence and substance abuse. A kid who would ultimately become an Army Paratrooper, SWAT Commander, Government Counter-Terrorism Consultant, Bodyguard to Fortune 500 CEOs and a Record-Breaking Motivational Strongman whose feats have been documented by Guinness World Records and Ripley’s Believe it or Not. 

As both practitioner and purveyor, Mike is a peak-performance pioneer. And at over 50 years of age, he continues to transcend his own personal limits while teaching others how to do the same.

Texas Education Agency Secondary Teaching Certificate

Louisiana Department of Education Secondary Teaching Certificate

United State Marine Corps Teacher Education School

School Safety Specialist (The Center for Safe and Secure Schools)

Six years as a commissioned police officer working as a Sheriff’s Deputy and City police officer.

Certified Police Academy Instructor for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Department of Homeland Security/FEMA certified Search and Rescue

Over 20 years’ experience as a classroom teacher in Police Operations and Introduction into Law Enforcement

Texas Dept. of Public Safety License to Carry Instructor

Texas Dept. Of Public Safety Private Security Bureau Level 2,

Level 3 and Plain clothes Level Protection Officer

DPS Private Security Bureau classroom and Level 3 Firearm instructor.

FBI Child Abduction Rapid Response Training

Homeland Security Emergency Management Institute (National Response Plan)

Lyndsey graduated from The University of Texas with a degree in accounting. While she loves working with numbers and would not change her college experience for anything, her heart is in the firearms industry. She believes in the second amendment and the nation’s right to bear arms.

Lyndsey grew up in the great outdoors. She spent her free time hunting and target practicing with her father. If she is not in the field working with like-minded individuals you can find her in a deer blind or shooting somewhere in her hometown of Kerrville, Texas.

Despite what the news tells you they do the right thing for the right reasons.

The Church has to know that many are in need of eternal salvation – exposed to life vs. death daily.

For those that have accepted the gift of salvation, they are dealing with serious challenges, in all forms, professional and private, and are being made to atone for the bad behavior of a small minority.

Learn some tips and ideas on how your church can develop an outreach ministry for First Responders with our friends Javiar and Cathy Bustos from That Peer Support Couple.

https://cathyandjavi.com/

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Join us for a special live event as Guy illustrates the risks associated with re-opening your church and gives practical tips and ideas to ensure a safe and secure worship environment.