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If you find this briefing helpful in defending your church, please consider a paid subscription.Weekly Roll Call Briefing — April 3, 2026 | Paywall Removed at Condition REDWe are at Condition RED heading into Easter weekend, and this week’s Weekly Roll Call Briefing reflects it.The briefing covers active IS targeting of churches confirmed in the 2026 DNI Annual Threat Assessment, Iran-linked attacks on Jewish institutions already underway in Europe, a 16-year-old arrested in the UK with a suicide vest and homemade explosives, weaponized commercial drones in active cartel use, and eight violent incidents against churches across the United States this week including a deacon beaten nearly to death and an Easter Sunday shooting threat against a Black congregation in Florida. The Training Focus this week is securing outdoor events and baptisms, with Easter sunrise services and public gatherings directly in view.The Roll Call Briefing is ordinarily part of the paid subscriber package. While we are at Condition RED, we are removing the paywall. Your safety team leader needs this information in hand before Sunday, and that matters more than the subscription wall right now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

We removed the paywall during the current increased threat level. Paid subscriptions make all of this possible. Please consider upgrading to paid.The infographics for this week’s training are below for your use.Paywall note: I removed the paywall on this week’s Roll Call Briefing because of the current situation with Iran and the elevated threat environment for churches. I want every church to have access to this information.This post includes a video of me delivering the briefing, plus the downloadable PDF below. Use whichever works best for your team: watch the video together, review the PDF together, or do both.Normally, this weekly roll call briefing is an added benefit for paid subscribers. Most of this information is available across the site, I’m simply packaging it in one place to make it easy for Safety Ministry leaders to brief their teams. I will not put critical intelligence behind a paywall. We also provide free training to churches, you can access it anytime by using the Training link above.DON’T FORGET TO JOIN OUR WARRIOR BIBLE STUDY EACH WEEK. SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THEM BY EMAIL.INFOGRAPHICS👇 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

We removed the paywall during the current increased threat level. Paid subscriptions help us keep Christian Warrior running.The infographics for this week’s training are below for your use.Paywall note: I removed the paywall on this week’s Roll Call Briefing because of the current situation with Iran and the elevated threat environment for churches. I want every church to have access to this information.This post includes a video of me delivering the briefing, plus the downloadable PDF below. Use whichever works best for your team: watch the video together, review the PDF together, or do both.Normally, this weekly roll call briefing is an added benefit for paid subscribers. Most of this information is available across the site, I’m simply packaging it in one place to make it easy for Safety Ministry leaders to brief their teams. I will not put critical intelligence behind a paywall. We also provide free training to churches, you can access it anytime by using the Training link above.DON’T FORGET TO JOIN OUR WARRIOR BIBLE STUDY EACH WEEK. SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THEM BY EMAIL.INFOGRAPHICS👇 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

If this assessment helped you, please consider a paid subscription. It helps us in our mission to protect churches.Attack at Michigan Synagogue: What Churches Should Learn From Today’s IncidentToday a serious attack unfolded at a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The incident occurred at Temple Israel, one of the largest Reform Jewish congregations in the United States. The synagogue sits on a large campus and includes an early childhood center and preschool, meaning young children were present on site during the incident.According to early reporting, a suspect rammed a vehicle into the building and entered armed with a rifle. The vehicle caught fire after the crash and there were reports of possible explosive materials associated with the vehicle. A security officer was struck by the vehicle during the attack and transported to the hospital.Security personnel engaged the attacker and stopped him. The suspect is dead.Most importantly, no children from the preschool or early childhood center were injured.That detail alone changes how churches should look at this incident.This was not simply an attack against a worship service. This was an attack against a religious campus with children present.There is another detail worth noting. The FBI Detroit field office had posted earlier this year about conducting active shooter preparedness training at the synagogue in January. That shows the congregation was not ignoring the threat environment.Preparation does not guarantee an attack will never happen. What preparation can do is increase the chances that the attack is stopped quickly.Based on the early information available, that appears to be what happened here.Share this bulletin to other Christians. What Churches Should Learn From ThisThere are several lessons churches should take from this incident.First, the attack did not begin as a typical active shooter scenario. It began as a vehicle assault. The attacker used a car to breach the building before the shooting began.That means churches need to think about vehicle access to their buildings.A simple question every church security team should ask right now is this:How close can a vehicle get to your main entrance?Many churches spend time thinking about armed threats but very little time thinking about vehicles. Yet vehicle attacks are becoming increasingly common around the world because they are easy to execute and difficult to stop without physical barriers.Second, this incident highlights the risk associated with church campuses that include childcare or preschool programs.Temple Israel has a long running early childhood center serving young children. Many churches operate similar programs. These ministries are wonderful and necessary, but they also create a different security environment.A church with a nursery, preschool, or daycare is not simply a place of worship. It becomes a mixed use campus that may be occupied throughout the week.That leads to the third lesson.This attack happened during weekday operations, not during a Sunday service.Many churches build their security plans around Sunday morning crowds. But offices, counseling sessions, preschools, and ministry programs often operate during the week with far fewer security personnel present.Those weekday hours can become a vulnerability if churches do not plan for them.Another lesson from this incident appears to be the role of immediate armed response. Security personnel at the synagogue confronted the attacker and stopped him. While one security officer was injured when struck by the vehicle, the attacker was prevented from continuing deeper into the building.That likely prevented a far worse outcome.This reinforces something I have said for years when working with church security teams:Police are minutes away.Security teams are already there.Finally, this incident shows the danger of layered attacks.The attacker used a vehicle. There was gunfire. There was fire from the vehicle crash. There were reports of possible explosives.Church security planning needs to recognize that incidents rarely unfold exactly the way we imagine them.Prepared teams think through multiple possibilities instead of preparing for only one scenario.The Larger Environment We Are Living InIt is important to understand that this attack did not occur in a vacuum.Right now the world is experiencing a period of heightened hostility toward both Jewish and Christian communities. Extremist rhetoric has become increasingly open about targeting religious groups.In recent months there have been repeated calls from various extremist actors encouraging attacks against Jews and Christians. These calls circulate widely online and often inspire individuals who want to act on their own.Religious institutions have become symbolic targets.Earlier this week I warned that we were in an environment where an attack was likely to occur. Unfortunately, today we saw one.Churches need to recognize that the threat environment has changed. That do

If you find that this helps you protect your church, please consider a paid subscription. It helps us make content like this to help protect churches. Why I’m Reposting This InterviewTwo years ago I interviewed a retired Joint Terrorism Task Force investigator who spent years working Hezbollah cases. With the current tensions involving Iran and its proxy networks, the information in this interview is still highly relevant.Many of you joined the channel after this was originally published, and this conversation explains how these networks operate and why churches should understand the threat environment.What This Interview Covers✅ How Hezbollah cells operate inside the United States✅ How terrorist networks fund themselves through criminal activity✅ Why churches can become symbolic targets✅ How surveillance and reconnaissance often happen before an attack✅ How sleeper cells are structured and activated✅ Why situational awareness inside churches mattersIf you are responsible for protecting a church or serving on a safety team, this interview will give you a better understanding of how these networks think and operate. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

Help us protect churches by upgrading your subscription. It is how we keep CWT running!LINKS FOR GEAR AT BOTTOMonight I will be hosting a short live session to discuss the current conflict involving Iran and what it could mean for churches here in the United States.International conflicts often create ripple effects at home. When tensions rise between the United States and hostile regimes, security agencies begin watching for retaliation, proxy activity, and lone actor threats. Churches are sometimes included in these concerns because they are open gatherings with predictable schedules.During this livestream I will walk through the latest developments, discuss the realistic risks churches should understand right now, and look at what Scripture teaches about protecting the innocent. We will also spend some time looking at Romans 13 and what it means when the Bible speaks about restraining evil.The goal of this discussion is awareness and discernment so that churches can remain open, continue worshiping Christ, and operate with wisdom during uncertain times.GEAR LINKS* My “homework” bag that holds my PDW & has body armor inside* T shirt body armor under $300* My encrypted comms* My Glock 45 MOS* My recommended rifle I do recommend putting a different brace on it This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

The roll call briefing is a benefit to those that are gaciously providing a paid subscription to help CWT reach more people. There is no paywall this week due to terror developments.Paywall note: I removed the paywall on this week’s Roll Call Briefing because of the current situation with Iran and the elevated threat environment for churches. I want every church to have access to this information.This post includes a video of me delivering the briefing, plus the downloadable PDF below. Use whichever works best for your team: watch the video together, review the PDF together, or do both.Normally, this weekly roll call briefing is an added benefit for paid subscribers. Most of this information is available across the site, I’m simply packaging it in one place to make it easy for Safety Ministry leaders to brief their teams. I will not put critical intelligence behind a paywall. We also provide free training to churches, you can access it anytime by using the Training link above.DON’T FORGET TO JOIN OUR WARRIOR BIBLE STUDY EACH WEEK. SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THEM BY EMAIL. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

Christian Warrior is made possible thanks to paid subscribers. Without them, none of this would be possible. Thank you!What We Covered in This Live SessionIn this briefing, we discussed:* The recent Iranian fatwa calling for violence against Americans and what that means in practical terms.* The risk of lone actors responding to ideological calls for violence.* Hezbollah’s presence inside the United States and the possibility of proxy activity.* Recent violent incidents in D.C. and Austin and why we monitor without speculation.* Why churches remain potential symbolic and practical targets.* The difference between structured terrorist networks and unstructured homegrown extremists.* Why we should expect an increase in isolated attacks during periods of international conflict.We also covered practical posture adjustments for churches:* Reviewing safety team roles before every service.* Increasing visibility at controlled entry points and in parking areas.* Securing side and rear doors.* Conducting exterior sweeps during transition times.* Confirming radio and backup communications.* Maintaining a calm, professional presence.* Communicating clearly with the congregation about security.Finally, we addressed the biblical foundation for preparedness, including:* Psalm 144, training under God’s authority.* Ecclesiastes 3, recognizing the season we are in.* Mark 13:33, remaining watchful.The goal is not fear. The goal is readiness, discernment, and faithfulness without turning the church into a bunker. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

This newsletter happens because of paid subscriptions. If this helps you, please consider upgrading your subscription.OPERATIONAL ADDENDUM-Weekly Roll Call BriefingWeek Ending March 6, 2026Threat Level: HIGH (ORANGE) – MaintainedSituational UpdateOvernight developments confirm active military conflict between the United States and Iran. Israeli leadership losses are being reported and Iran has launched missile strikes at regional targets.At this time, there are no confirmed, specific threats directed at U.S. churches.This addendum supplements the March 6 Weekly Roll Call Briefing. The original guidance remains in effect.What This Means for Church SecurityWar involving Iran does not automatically translate into domestic attacks. However, historical patterns show elevated risk in four areas:• Proxy network activation or sympathizer activity• Lone actor radicalization influenced by online messaging• Cyber disruption or infrastructure interference• Demonstrations tied to Middle East escalationThis is an awareness adjustment, not a panic adjustment. Do not do anything that impedes new people coming to worship at your church. We must be open and welcoming and not turn our churches into a bunker. New people will be turning to Christ this week and we will not impede that.Operational Reinforcement for This WeekMaintain HIGH (ORANGE) posture.• Confirm exterior coverage before, during, and after services• Verify radio function and backup communication plans• Monitor parking areas and perimeter behavior more closely• Document suspicious surveillance or drone activity• Ensure leadership contact lists and law enforcement coordination are currentNo additional restrictions are required at this time unless local conditions dictate otherwise.Leadership ReminderCalm leadership is critical. Congregations will hear headlines. Safety teams must not mirror anxiety. We remain disciplined, observant, and steady.The original roll call briefing remains active and should still be used for team discussion. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

Paid subscribers make this article possible. It cost lot of money to keep CWT moving and you make that possible! Christian Warrior Training is banned from posting on YouTube for another week. I can’t post this video there, but the information is very important. Please pass this on to others so they can learn from this incident. A Potential Active Shooter Stopped at the Door: Sacramento, Ash Wednesday 2026On Ash Wednesday in East Sacramento, a 20 year old man returned to St. Mary’s Church during a school Mass with a loaded handgun. Earlier that day he had dropped off a younger sibling. He came back armed.An off duty Sacramento police detective was on campus as a volunteer parent observer. He was not there casually. He had an assignment. While monitoring the area, he saw the young man attempting to enter the church during the service.The detective intervened before the suspect could gain entry. A loaded handgun was recovered. Additional ammunition and a camouflage jacket were later located. After the arrest, investigators found handwritten notes at the suspect’s home that referenced violence and contained threats. Prosecutors described the evidence as preparation for a violent incident.No shots were fired. No one was injured. The incident ended at the threshold.That is the detail that should hold your attention. It ended at the door.The detective did not stumble into success. He was functioning under a defined role. He was present with purpose.Churches often confuse attendance with security. A few men standing near the back wall is not a plan. Assignment creates clarity. Clarity creates attention. Attention prevents tragedy.If you want to replicate this outcome, you must formalize responsibility. Who is covering exterior approach. Who is observing the parking lot during children’s programming. Who is watching the vestibule. Who is mobile inside the sanctuary. If no one owns it, no one truly watches it.This was not luck. It was structure.Situational Awareness Is a DisciplineMost people miss two critical steps in prevention. They fail to recognize the anomaly, or they recognize it and hesitate.Situational awareness is not a personality trait. It is trained pattern recognition. It means understanding what “normal” looks like for your church so that “not normal” stands out immediately.In this case, a young man attempting to enter a school Mass while armed did not fit the setting. Something about the approach, posture, timing, or behavior triggered attention. That early recognition changed everything.Your team must be trained to identify approach behavior, not just weapons. Purposeful movement toward an entrance. Unusual clothing for the environment. Scanning behavior. Repeated attempts to enter. Lingering without a clear social reason. Hands concealed when engagement would normally be casual.If your team waits to see a firearm, you are already behind.Early Action Beats Perfect InformationThe intervention happened before entry. That is decisive.Many teams hesitate because they want certainty. They want to be sure they are not overreacting. They do not want to appear rude. They do not want to escalate.Meanwhile, the person with intent is closing distance.A calm, direct engagement at the door can prevent an active shooter event. A simple, confident contact closes the gap. It buys time. It forces conversation. It disrupts momentum. In many cases, it exposes intent.You do not need theatrical commands. You need composure and proximity. Two trained people approaching early is often enough to stop the progression.The best place to win is outside the sanctuary.The Door Is a Line of DecisionOnce an attacker enters a crowded worship space, your options narrow and your risks multiply. Children panic. Parents freeze. Sound and movement create confusion. Friendly fire becomes a concern. Medical response becomes chaotic.Every church security plan should treat the primary entrance as a decision point. Exterior observation feeds vestibule control. Vestibule control protects the congregation.This does not require a fortress mentality. It requires discipline.The Sacramento incident reinforces something simple: layered coverage works. Exterior awareness, interior readiness, defined roles, and the willingness to act when something does not look right.Acts 20:28 and the Weight of Attention“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.” (Acts 20:28, ESV)Paul’s words to the Ephesian elders were not casual. “Pay careful attention” is active language. It implies vigilance, sobriety, and personal accountability.A church safety team operates under that same principle of careful attention. You are not elders in the formal sense, but you are entrusted with oversight in a physical dimension. You cannot protect the congregation if you are distracted, careless, or passive.Notice the order in the verse. “To yourselves and to all the flock.” Self governance comes first. A distracted man

This newsletter is made possible by paid subscriptions. If you find this useful, please consider upgrading to a paid subscription.A bus was driven into an office building in Idaho that was set to house federal agencies, including ICE and DHS. Gasoline was poured inside. This was not vandalism. It was a domestic terror attack directed at a symbolic target.A lot of people were surprised this happened in Idaho. They associate this kind of activity with larger cities. That assumption is dangerous.What concerns me more than where it happened is what happened before it.In the days leading up to the attack, I was watching Idaho 50501 on Facebook. The tone was shifting. People were openly discussing the building. They were naming ICE. They were saying something needed to be done.When someone raised concerns about St. Luke’s Hospital employees being affected, anonymous accounts claiming to work there responded by encouraging action anyway. That tells you something about where the emotional temperature was.This was not subtle.The language moved from disagreement to urgency. From frustration to moral justification. Once that shift happens, the risk level changes.After nearly three decades in law enforcement, I can tell you this: violence rarely begins with the act. It begins with permission. Groups give themselves permission first. They justify it. They convince each other it is necessary. By the time someone drives a vehicle into a building, the groundwork has already been laid.The Idaho attack did not appear out of nowhere. It formed in public view.Churches need to understand that.Churches Need an Intelligence Officer, Not Just a Security TeamMost church security teams focus on the physical environment. Doors. Cameras. Medical kits. Radios. Armed volunteers. All of that is necessary.Very few teams assign someone to monitor the information space.That is a mistake.If no one on your team is responsible for tracking local activist groups, then no one is watching the early indicators. You are waiting for something to show up in your parking lot instead of recognizing it while it is still forming online.Groups that oppose ICE have already targeted churches in other parts of the country. Sometimes it is because ICE agents attend the church. Sometimes it is because a church publicly supports law enforcement. Sometimes it is nothing more than a rumor or a social media post that creates an association.Real association or perceived association does not matter. If activists believe your church is connected, that belief can be enough to justify protest or disruption in their minds.That is why every serious church security team should designate one person as an intelligence officer.This does not mean infiltrating groups. It does not mean engaging in arguments. It means monitoring publicly available information.That person should:Monitor local activist pages and groups.Track tone shifts in rhetoric.Document repeated references to specific facilities.Note calls for “direct action.”Watch for event timing tied to your service schedule.This role should report regularly to the security director and senior leadership. A short weekly brief is enough. The purpose is awareness, not alarm.We already teach pre attack indicators at the individual level. Before someone throws a punch, their body shifts. Their jaw tightens. Their stance changes. The same principle applies in the digital space.Before someone drives a bus into a building, the language shifts.Opposition turns into agitation.Agitation turns into justification.Justification turns into a call for action.If you are not watching that progression locally, you are blind to the early stages of a threat.Assigning an intelligence officer is not paranoia. It is stewardship.Digital Pre Attack Indicators Churches Should Not IgnoreIf you assign someone to monitor local groups, you need to be clear about what they are looking for.Not every angry post is a threat. Not every protest leads to violence. The goal is not to overreact. The goal is to recognize escalation.There are patterns.First, repeated naming of a specific church or facility. When a building goes from being part of a general complaint to being identified by name, that is target fixation. In Idaho, the building housing ICE was no longer an abstract symbol. It was a location people were discussing directly.Second, language that shifts from disagreement to urgency. Words like “something needs to be done” are not instructions by themselves, but they create psychological permission. When multiple people reinforce that language, the tone changes.Third, moral justification. When people begin framing action as necessary, righteous, or unavoidable, the barrier to violence lowers. In the Idaho case, even when concerns were raised about St. Luke’s employees being affected, some accounts claiming to work there encouraged action anyway. That tells you the justification had already taken hold.Fourth, event specific timing. If discussion begins ty

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.christianwarriortraining.comPaid subscribers make this Christian Warrior possible! Thank you! The Weekly Roll Call Briefing is designed for use immediately before Sunday services. It gives Safety Team leaders a clear, structured brief they can deliver in 10 to 15 minutes to set posture, priorities, and expectations for the day.Much of the information covered in the briefing appears throughout the week in individual updates and reports. Paid subscribers receive that material consolidated into a single roll call PDF, paired with a companion video, and organized specifically for pre service use. The briefing integrates threat posture, biblical perspective, current intelligence, and a focused awareness or training emphasis, all in one place.The result is not more information, but better alignment. Teams walk in informed, disciplined, and working from the same page, rather than reacting to fragmented updates or last minute conversations.DOWNLOAD THE ROLL CALL PDF👇

Breaking news like this is made possible by paid subscriptions.A Florida Case That Exposes a Deeper ProblemOn February 4, 2026, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a fourteen year old in Wimauma, Florida, after investigators uncovered online discussions about carrying out a shooting at a nearby church. The suspect did not name a specific congregation, but authorities confirmed the intent was local and credible.The investigation revealed that the juvenile had been participating in online extremist forums associated with violence and satanic themed ideology. During a lawful search of the residence, deputies recovered firearms and ammunition, including a weapon accessible from a parent’s nightstand. Electronic devices tied to the suspect also contained child sexual abuse material, resulting in additional felony charges.This case fits what I’ve been warning about for a long time. Lone wolf actors remain the most serious threat to churches. They don’t belong to a clean organization, they don’t follow a single ideology, and they are often radicalized alone online.When Ideology Stops Making SenseOne of the most telling aspects of this case is that the suspect is of Hispanic origin while associating with neo Nazi ideology. That contradiction is not accidental. It signals that ideology was not functioning as belief, but as provocation.In modern online extremist spaces, labels are often borrowed for their shock value rather than their meaning. Neo Nazi symbols, satanic language, and calls for violence get blended together in ways that have no theological or political coherence. What binds them is not doctrine, but rejection. Rejection of moral order. Rejection of restraint. Rejection of inherited identity.This pattern aligns closely with nihilistic radicalization. In these environments, meaning is not discovered or built. It is burned down. Violence becomes a way to feel significant. Transgression becomes a substitute for purpose. For adolescents, whose identities are still forming, that pull can be especially strong.The presence of both mass violence threats and sexual exploitation is not coincidental. When moral boundaries collapse, they tend to collapse together.Why Intelligence Stopped This Before Violence DidThis case was interrupted because information was identified, connected, and acted on early. It was an intelligence success, not a reaction success.Churches often think of security in physical terms. Cameras. Doors. Armed volunteers. Those are necessary, but they are no longer sufficient on their own. Many modern threats begin online, long before a person ever walks onto church property.An intelligence function inside a church does not mean surveillance or vigilantism. It means disciplined awareness of publicly accessible information. It means recognizing when extremist conversations reference local places, churches, schedules, or events. It means knowing how to document concerns and pass them to law enforcement before a threat matures.Federal agencies see the national picture. Churches see the local one. When those two perspectives connect early, prevention becomes possible.This case underscores a reality churches must accept. Threat actors no longer fit neat demographic or ideological categories. Behavior, escalation, and online activity are more reliable indicators than labels.A Biblical Lens on Corruption and ResponsibilityScripture speaks with clarity about what happens when the young are led astray, and it does so with urgency.In Matthew 18:6, Jesus says, “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.”That is one of the strongest warnings Christ ever issued. It is directed at those who corrupt, exploit, or deliberately mislead the young. The severity of the language reflects the seriousness of the offense. God does not treat the destruction of innocence lightly.This case reflects multiple layers of that warning. A minor immersed in violent, morally inverted online communities did not arrive there by accident. Scripture repeatedly teaches that when truth is absent, something else fills the void.Proverbs 22:15 reminds us that folly is bound up in the heart of a child. Wisdom must be taught, guarded, and reinforced. When it is not, other influences rush in. Judges 21:25 describes a society where everyone did what was right in his own eyes. The result was not freedom, but chaos and cruelty.The discovery of child sexual abuse material alongside threats of violence shows how far a person can drift when moral anchors are cut loose. Scripture does not separate these evils. Both reflect a rejection of God’s order and a devaluing of human life.What Churches Should Take From ThisChurches are called to protect the vulnerable, teach truth, and remain watchful. That includes spiritual care, moral clarity, and practical awareness of the environme

If you want to support this ministry and its work, a paid subscription goes a long way. I went live tonight to give a brief situation update following the unrest in Minnesota and the disruption of a church service in Saint Paul last Sunday. With another Sunday approaching, I wanted to help Christians and church leaders think clearly about what’s happening, what may come next, and how to prepare without fear.The live covers recent reporting, biblical guidance on gathering and obedience, and practical steps churches can take right now. This was not meant to create panic, but to provide clarity and wisdom for those heading into Sunday services. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

Christmas is often remembered as quiet and peaceful. Scripture tells us that on the night Christ was born, while others slept, shepherds were awake and keeping watch. Their vigilance was not symbolic. It was necessary.In this episode, we look at why God chose to announce the birth of His Son to men who were already standing watch, and what that means for those who serve quietly and faithfully today.This conversation is for those who stay alert while others rest, who carry responsibility without recognition, and who need the reminder that watchfulness and faith are not in conflict.Key Themes Covered:• The overlooked detail of the shepherds keeping watch at night• Why God meets people in the middle of faithful responsibility• Watchfulness as obedience, not fear• The balance between vigilance and trust in God• Why Scripture defines limits on the weight we carryScripture Referenced:Luke 2:8Matthew 2:13–14Hebrews 6:10Psalm 127:1John 1:5Ephesians 5:181 Peter 5:8Key Takeaway:You are called to be faithful, not to carry what only God can carry. You stand watch, but you are not the Savior. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

Because of paid subscribers, I’m able to provide churches that can’t afford this kind of intelligence and training with the resources they need to protect their congregations.BackgroundOn Sunday, 28 September 2025 during the morning worship service, a gunman attacked the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints (LDS) meetinghouse on McCandlish Road in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan. The township is a suburb roughly 50 miles north of Detroit. This summary pulls together information from police statements and vetted news reports. Reports consistently note that the attack occurred at approximately 10:25 a.m. local time and involved both gunfire and an intentional arson attack. The assailant was a 40‑year‑old male from Burton, Michigan. Law enforcement officials state that he drove a vehicle through the church’s front entrance, opened fire on congregants and then set the building on fire. Responding officers shot and killed the suspect at the scene.Incident Overview* Attack method – According to Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye, the perpetrator rammed a vehicle into the front door of the LDS meetinghouse, exited the vehicle with a semi automatic rifle and began firing on the worshippers. Police say the attacker then deliberately ignited a fire, which quickly engulfed part of the building and impeded escape. Flames and smoke could be seen for hours, and first responders had to extinguish the fire before fully searching the churchwcvb.com.* Response – Officers were on scene quickly. They engaged the gunman, fatally shooting him. The Grand Blanc Township Police Department posted on social media that “there are multiple victims and the shooter is down. There is no threat to the public at this time. The church is actively on fire.” The statement indicated that the shooter acted alone and that there was no ongoing threat to the community.* Casualties – Early reports from WXYZ Detroit indicated at least two fatalities, including the suspect, and nine injuries, several of which were critical. Follow‑up local reporting confirmed that one congregant was killed and nine others were hospitalized, with police cautioning that additional victims might be found once the building was safe to enter. Law enforcement and fire officials later reported that the fire hindered escape and that they expected to discover more victims after the fire was extinguished.Suspect and Tactics* Identity – Police initially withheld the suspect’s name but described him as a 40‑year‑old man from Burton, Michigan. Chief Renye said the man used a semi automatic rifle during the attack and drove his vehicle through the church’s wall. He was shot and killed during the police response.* Vehicle ramming and arson – The attacker used the vehicle both as a breaching tool and an incendiary device. After crashing through the entrance, he lit the building on fire using accelerants (exact method not yet publicly released). Witness accounts and police statements emphasize that the fire prevented people from leaving and complicated rescue.* Search warrants – Police executed search warrants at the suspect’s home in Burton. There are reports that the FBI sent approximately 100 agents to assist with searching the residence. Investigators are collecting electronic devices, explosives‑related materials and writings to determine motive and whether anyone assisted him. Law enforcement has stated that there is no evidence of additional suspects, and they consider the attacker to have acted alone.Investigation and Motive* Motive – As of late September 2025, investigators had not publicly identified a motive. Chief Renye told reporters that police did not yet have a motive for the fire or shooting. The attack occurred a day after the death of LDS President Russell M. Nelson; however, officials have not connected the two events and continue to explore possible ideological, personal or mental‑health factors.* Federal assistance – The FBI, ATF and state police are participating in the investigation. FBI Director Kash Patel stated that federal agents were on scene assisting local authorities and condemned violence in houses of worship. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is tracing the firearms and examining the arson elements.* Search for additional victims – Because of the extensive fire damage, police and fire officials expected to locate additional victims once they could safely search the building. As of the most recent updates, only one congregant fatality had been confirmed, but officials warned that the toll might rise.Implications for Church SafetyThis incident illustrates several challenges for security teams protecting houses of worship:* Vehicle as a weapon: The attacker used a vehicle to breach the building’s entrance. Churches should consider bollards or other physical barriers to deter vehicle‑ramming attacks.* Dual‑threat tactics: Combining armed assault with arson trapped victims and complicated response. Fire detection, s

Help me provide free training and intelligence to people like you. A paid subscription helps me help those that cannot afford quality training.I went live to address the assassination of Charlie Kirk, breaking down what really happened, debunking conspiracy theories, and explaining what this moment means for America, for Christians, and for our churches. I also shared my perspective as a former sniper and team leader on why this was the work of a Lone Wolf actor, and why that makes the threat even more dangerous. If you missed it, you can watch the full replay now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

Help me support churches around the US with critical info like this. A paid subscription makes this happen.On August 2nd, I’ll be teaching a full-day Christian Warrior Academy class in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and I want you to see exactly what to expect before you show up.What you’re about to watch is a sneak peek—an hour-long video of the active shooter segment from a previous class I taught in Chino Hills, California. IN PERSON ONLY! IT’S NOT ONLINE➡️ Click here to register for the Coeur d’Alene training – only 150 seats leftPlease only register if you plan to attend in person.This is a live class only. There will be no livestream or replay.What You’ll See in This VideoThis segment focuses entirely on active shooter threats in church environments. I cover:* Immediate response tactics when seconds count* Weapon selection and gear considerations* Why training matters more than fancy equipment* Hostage scenarios in children’s ministry areas* How to handle it when the police aren’t there yet—and may never make it in timeYou'll also see how we conduct realistic scenario training, why your team needs to move beyond theory, and how to build protocols that actually hold up when it matters most.This is not a theory-based class. It's rooted in the kind of tactical experience that only comes from decades in law enforcement and church safety leadership.Why the Full Class Isn’t OnlineThe Christian Warrior Academy covers tactics, team formations, and vulnerability points that shouldn’t be in the open. I don’t want bad actors studying how we operate. This one-hour preview is what I can safely share to help you decide if this training is for you.If you want the full experience, I’ll see you August 2nd in Coeur d'Alene.This Class Is Free—Here’s WhyThis training is made possible by the support of Right to Bear, Candlelight Church, and the generous individuals who have chosen a paid subscription to Christian Warrior Training. Their support allows me to keep producing multiple resources a week to equip safety ministries like yours. And for that, I’m grateful.If you’ve benefited from this work, and feel led to help others get trained for free, your subscription makes it happen.Ready to Train?➡️ Register here for the Coeur d’Alene classOnly register if you can attend in person. This class will not be recorded or streamed.Train hard. Lead well. Protect the flock.In His Service,Keith GravesChristian Warrior Training This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

Help me support churches around the US with critical info like this. A paid subscription makes this happen.In this live broadcast, I break down the alarming revelation that Iran directly warned President Trump it would activate sleeper cells inside the United States if airstrikes were ordered on its nuclear facilities. That threat is no longer hypothetical. After the U.S. launched "Operation Midnight Hammer," striking key Iranian nuclear sites with B-2 bombers and bunker-buster bombs, the Department of Homeland Security issued a terrorism advisory warning of likely cyberattacks—and the potential for violence on U.S. soil.This isn’t just a military matter overseas. Churches, synagogues, and government-linked targets here at home are now under elevated threat. DHS specifically warned that religious rulings from Iran could trigger independent violent extremists or Iranian proxies already inside our borders. If you’re part of a church security team, law enforcement, or just someone paying attention—watch the full debrief, and take steps now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

Help me support churches around the US with critical info like this. A paid subscription makes this happen.🔴 A Church Was Just Attacked—This Is Why We TrainThis morning, a gunman entered CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan and opened fire during the service. One of the church’s security guards was shot in the leg, but despite being wounded, he returned fire and stopped the attacker with the help of another church member who used his truck to intervene. The suspect was killed. No congregants were harmed, but this incident is another urgent reminder that churches are being targeted—and it’s only escalating.In this livestream, I break down what happened, why I believe this is the kind of lone-wolf violence we’ve been warning about, and what it means for your church. The threat level in the U.S. is severe right now, especially with war breaking out with Iran and potential activation of sleeper cells. But no matter the source, churches need to be ready. This is not a time for hesitation—it’s a time for courage, training, and biblical vigilance. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

PAID SUBSCRIBERS MAKE THIS MISSION POSSIBLE. JOIN THE FRONT LINES AND SUPPORT OUR MISSION.The United States just bombed three nuclear sites inside Iran—officially entering the war. This isn't speculation or hype. It's happening. And according to a former Joint Terrorism Task Force agent I interviewed, that action, combined with the recent death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, activates both known triggers for Hezbollah sleeper cells inside the U.S. There may be as many as 30,000 Hezbollah-linked operatives already here, waiting for the green light. That time could be now.In this briefing, I’m raising the church security threat level to RED—imminent attack. I’ll explain what led to this escalation, what the intelligence community has known, and what churches and individual Christians must do immediately. This is not fearmongering—it’s biblical watchfulness. It’s about protecting the flock. If you’re part of a safety ministry or you simply want to know how to protect your family, you need to hear this. The time for passive hope is over. It’s time to prepare. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe

Do you find value from the bulletins I’ve been sending out? Help me protect churches by becoming a paid subscriber.Israel has officially struck Iran, triggering the very scenario I have been warning about. In this urgent briefing, I’ll break down what this escalation means for U.S. churches—including the real risk of Hezbollah activation inside our borders. With riots planned across the country in response to ICE enforcement, churches face a dual threat: external chaos and embedded enemies. This session outlines what’s happening, what’s next, and what church security teams must do—starting now.🔗 Referenced briefing: Threat Intelligence Briefing – How Iran’s War Could Hit U.S. Churches🎥 JTTF Interview: Counterterror Agent Exposes Hezbollah’s U.S. Operations This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.christianwarriortraining.com/subscribe