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Welcome to Christian Warrior Training. I had a feeling I'd be coming on today doing a live stream. And here we are. I just got back from church and there's been an active shooter at a church that was stopped by church security. He did a wonderful job, it sounds like. This is not a full debrief.
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This is just what we know so far. And when we talk about these things at Christian Warrior, I'll always tell you what you can do to prepare yourself for an incident like this. We're going to talk about things that are good, things that are bad,
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things that you should be doing at your church to prepare for this type of stuff. I was just on last night and I told you I had two main worries. My first worry was obviously all the sleeper cells that are in America right now. I've been talking extensively about that on Christian Warrior.

🔴 BREAKING: Church Shooting in Michigan Highlights Imminent Threat to Churches Nationwide

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🔴 A Church Was Just Attacked—This Is Why We Train

This 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.

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Lynn Taubeneck's avatar

Having lived in West Africa off and on for many years you better believe they will attack us if they feel empowered. I have seen pastors murdered and villages wiped out. Please watch over your church like the Lord watches over His sheep.

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Fuzzy's avatar

Remember, David loved and trusted the Lord like no other. But, he still had to pick up and use that stone on Goliath. “Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle" —Psalms 144:1

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DeSings's avatar

Thank you for the reminder, Fuzzy! *scritches* for the furbaby

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Ron Miller's avatar

Everyone here should read "The Attack" by Kurt Schlicter. It is based on Oct 7. Today's shooting will not be just a "one off".....there will be others in the future. Our team went to a higher level as soon as we heard about the bombings on Saturday night.

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Jason Vannier's avatar

I appreciate your break down and information. I use you security briefs for my personal use. I would love to work full time in this security field, until then, I protect what and where I can.

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Robin M Williams's avatar

I'm working security at VBS all this week. The kids are on the front/only lawn by the road during play activities. The parking lots also are on either side of the lawn. Do you have any recommendations on doing my job? 81 kids, 20 staff members and me, so plenty of people.

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Kevin's avatar

If possible, Make a wall of parked Vehicle's around the play area so someone Can't Essentially smash through and murder the Children..

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Stephen Davies's avatar

We just started VBS today we’ve stepped up everything luck we have a very great group how has stepped up to do what’s necessary

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sandy t's avatar

Thank you. We have drills at our church & an active safety team, partly informed by your work. Keep on, this is good stuff.

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Mark Maas's avatar

Thanks as always, Keith. I caught your video from last night this morning on my way out to church. I was thinking proactively already as a result of current events, but your video encouraged me even moreso. I saw the reports from Michigan as soon as our service was over and thought, "Keith really nailed it!" Stay safe!

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PJ Widener's avatar

It's important for your team to practice responding to all of this. And it might be good to do a planned, practice egress from the church at the end of a service.

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GAdams's avatar

When I do outside security, I keep my rifle near in my truck.

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Kevin's avatar

Amen!!

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William Schoonard's avatar

Thank you Keith

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Michael's avatar

Islam is very bad.......John 3:16 the way the truth the life

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DENNIE MELTON's avatar

THANKS AGAIN FOR PASSING THIS URGENT-Alert Update TODAY SUNDAY 06/22/2025- EVEN IN (Nampa,Idaho) Our small Team gets your Updates as you put them out. Keith Thanks again for sharing in Timely Fashion.

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Shelby Vann's avatar

Thank you for this report.

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Carol Repass's avatar

Keith, you can be proud that subscribers take to heart your "teaching". Due to the bombings on Saturday night, I texted my entire team that they needed to remain welcoming but become even more vigilant in their role on Sunday morning. Lo and behold the shooting occurred just one hour north of us. I sent out the video even before you posted it and it is sad to think it really struck home. Thank you for being so concerned for the welfare of God's people.

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Percy Buery's avatar

I tried, don’t think it posted!

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Percy Buery's avatar

I tried, don’t think it posted!

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Donald Bradford's avatar

Keith keep ip the fantastic job giving the poeple the news that comes available. Thank you the great news letter.

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Brett's avatar

Greetings,

I am curious, from what you see of all the Churches being attacked. What general area or states receive the most attacks?

Brett Yoder

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Matt's avatar

This is horrible just shows how close the end is and that we need more protection

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James Adams's avatar

Can you recommend a trauma kit like you recommended or is a custom build?

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Rick's avatar

Shooters name Abdullah?

Michigan is home to a large Islamic pop…

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James's avatar

I have to wonder what the shooter was doing when he was run over? Was he still a threat or fleeing? If he was fleeing and no longer a threat was the use of deadly force legal? This could get sticky, especially if the Deacon running over the shooter was not a member of the security team? Here in VA once the threat no longer exists (a shooter is fleeing) the use of deadly force is not justified unless you are LE and can pursue to detain arrest ,

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Brian2345's avatar

You have to do what you personally decide is 'right, legal, moral...'., but best to ask the 'What If' questions and scenarios before an incident happens.

With kids (and others?) outside as reported in proximity with the Active Shooter, you don't know if he'd go after the kids. He's already demonstrated he's willing and able to shoot and murder. And go from there... Are you willing to know you could stop him but didn't at that point and then he proceeds to shoot/injure/kill a child?

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James's avatar

What I think is right is to run him down and shoot him! But if the kids/congregants are on onE side of the building or inside the building and the shooter is fleeing on the other side or outside, I think it may be difficult for the church to argue the use of deadly force IF he was attempting to flee. Especially if he has tire marks or bullet entry points on his back, I firmely believe church members who have not been through the "what if training" as a security team member should not attempt to get involved. They could be held personally liable in a wrongful death suit. The church should have insurance to protect trained security team members but if a church member not on the security team gets involved they could face civil liabilities maybe even criminal.

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GAdams's avatar

Thank you for your continued virulence! I have upped my security,doing outside patrol!

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GAdams's avatar

Vigilant

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things that you should be doing at your church to prepare for this type of stuff. I was just on last night and I told you I had two main worries. My first worry was obviously all the sleeper cells that are in America right now. I've been talking extensively about that on Christian Warrior.