Current Church Security Threat Level

Current Church Security Threat Level

The following alert reflects the current national threat level for churches as assessed through Christian Warrior Training’s ongoing intelligence monitoring.

Current Threat Level: SEVERE

Severe threat environment.

Churches should operate with maximum practical vigilance. Double security personnel where possible, ensure armed and unarmed team members are properly staged, increase security presence in parking lots, entrances, and worship services, and confirm that all surveillance, medical, and communication systems are operational.

Updated: March 12, 2026

How This Level Is Determined

This assessment considers credible terrorism reporting, hate crime activity, domestic threats, geopolitical developments that could affect churches in the United States, and recent incidents involving churches and other soft targets. The threat level is reassessed regularly and adjusted as new intelligence emerges.

Recommended Actions at Severe

• Conduct a full pre-service briefing with your team.

• Confirm radio checks, medical kits, patrol assignments, and emergency communications.

• Double security personnel where possible and increase visible presence during services and outdoor activities.

• Place security personnel in the parking lot, inside the church, and inside the worship service.

• Position armed security at primary entrances, uniformed or plain clothes.

• Coordinate with local law enforcement for rapid response if needed.

• Review procedures for suspicious activity reporting and immediate intervention.

Threat Level Legend

Severe: Severe threat environment.
High: High risk of attacks.
Elevated: Significant risk of attack.
Guarded: General risk of attack.
Low: Low risk of attack.

Christian Warrior Training provides this advisory as an informational service for churches and safety ministries. This page will always display the most recent threat level.