Oklahoma Safety Coalition
OKLAHOMA CITY
BULLETPROOF HOUSE OF WORSHIP
SAFETY CONFERENCE
Friday, October 17th 2025
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Destiny Christian Center
3801 SE 29th Oklahoma City (Del City), OK 73115
You may also register by phone - Call 817-437-9693
Oklahoma Safety Coalition
Church Safety Teams
Run-Hide-Fight
Saturday, August 2nd 2025
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Bethel Community Church
4901 North Sara Road Yukon, OK 73099
Sponsored By:
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AN APPEAL TO EVERYONE WHO WORKS WITH CHILDREN. YOUTH DIRECTORS - CHILDREN'S WORKERS: We plead with you to come and learn how to stop SEX CRIMES against our children.
The House of Worship Safety Conference is dedicated to addressing the unfortunate reality that violence at houses of worship continues to occur across the nation. This important event is designed to help leaders, staff, and volunteers learn how to better protect their congregations from potential threats. Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to create a safer environment, ensuring their place of worship remains a sanctuary for all who enter. The conference will also explore what the prepared person “looks like” on Sunday morning—how they carry themselves, remain alert, and balance a welcoming spirit with a vigilant mindset.
During the conference, experts will present on a variety of critical topics aimed at enhancing security and awareness. Sessions will cover verbal de-escalation techniques to help defuse tense situations before they escalate, guidance on selecting and training the right individuals for your safety team, and best practices for strategically positioning team members throughout the facility. Participants will also examine the biblical question: Does Scripture justify protecting the flock?—providing a faith-based perspective that reinforces the moral and spiritual responsibility of safeguarding the congregation. These actionable strategies are designed to strengthen your safety plan and ensure that your team is prepared to respond effectively to different scenarios.
In addition, participants will learn about crucial measures for preventing sex crimes and other forms of abuse within the worship setting. The conference will address not only the physical safety of congregants but also the protection of their dignity and well-being. With an array of other relevant topics and resources available, the House of Worship Safety Conference equips leaders and volunteers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to guard their faith community against modern-day threats—while staying true to their mission of love, care, and service.
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"As Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. - Proverbs 27:17"
You may also register by phone. Call 817-437-9693
MORE INFORMATION & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
JOIN US AT A FREE TRAINING!
Learn how to keep your church safe by training on the principles of Run-Hide-Fight in case of emergencies.
AIRSOFT EQUIPTMENT
WILL BE PROVIDED
This hands-on class will demonstrate the core principles of Run-Hide-Fight. We will analyze real-life case studies, evaluate integration with emergency action plans and take part in a practical exercise using Airsoft Equipment.
AIRSOFT EQUPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED. This class will be led by instructors from the Active Threat Response Preparedness Division.
This course aims to train non-traditional first responders, including civilian employees, students, faculty, staff, patrons, and any other individuals who live, work, or visit any location where an active threat incident may occur. Participants will learn about the Run-Hide-Fight response approach that can be applied in any active threat incident, regardless of the location or other factors involved. The course focuses on the various components of the Run- Hide-Fight response approach, which is widely accepted and taught as one of the primary response strategies regarding active threat incidents.
During the course, participants will discuss the three primary beliefs of the response approach, evaluate how the approach can be incorporated into existing building emergency action plans, complete a practical exercise in which they will demonstrate the response options, and become familiar with notable case studies in which the response options were either implemented or could have been implemented to prevent or mitigate the attacks. The course includes lectures, group discussions, and practical application of course material and seeks to prepare the target audience for an active threat incident by providing participants with plausible and effective response options.
This class is provided at no cost through the generosity of Right To Bear and our speakers. Click below to reserve your seat!
"As Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. - Proverbs 27:17"
MORE INFORMATION & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who Should Attend This Workshop?
This event is ideal for pastors, church leaders, safety/security team members, ushers, greeters, children's ministry workers, and anyone involved in creating a safe worship environment.
What Topics Will Be Included?
- Verbal De-escalation
- WHO To Put On Your Safety/Security Team (selecting the right people)
- WHERE to Station Team Members
- Sex Crimes Prevention
- Stopping the Active Shooter (where are the attackers coming from, and how might they have been stopped)
- What Does the PREPARED PERSON "look like" on Sunday morning?
- Does the Scripture justify protecting the flock?
AND MUCH MORE
Will Refreshments and Lunch Be Provided?
Yes! A coffee bar will be open in the morning with breakfast items. Lunch will be provided in the afternoon.
What Should I Bring?
We recommend bringing a notebook, pen, and your charged mobile device. Pictures/Videos are encouraged!
Can I Register At The Door?
Unfortunately, pre-registration is required. If you have not registered, you can register here. Online registration secures your spot and helps us plan accordingly.
Is Group Registration Available?
Not at this time. However, you can secure up to 5 seats at a time for ticket purchase.
Will Childcare Be Provided?
No, childcare is not available for this event. Please make arrangements accordingly.
Will The Sessions Be Recorded or Available After?
Currently, the sessions will not be recorded, so we encourage full participation during the live event.
Who Do I Contact If I Have Questions About The Event?
Please contact our event organizer, Darrel Barton, at (405) 831-1199 or at his email [email protected]
Hosted By:
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
US Army Ranger, Paratrooper, and former West Point Psychology Professor.
Lt. Col. Grossman is a US Army Ranger, paratrooper, and former West Point Psychology Professor.
Since his retirement from the US Army in 1998, he has been on the road almost 300 days a year, for over 20 years, as one of our nation’s leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations. Col. Grossman’s research was cited by the President of the United States in a national address, and he has testified before the U.S. Senate, the U.S. Congress, and numerous state legislatures.
He helped train mental health professionals after the Jonesboro school massacre, and he was also involved in counseling or court cases in the aftermath of the Paducah, Springfield, Littleton and Nickel Mines Amish school massacres.
Today, Lt. Col. Grossman is the director of Grossman on Truth, LLC (www.GrossmanOnTruth.com). In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he has written and spoken extensively on the terrorist threat, with articles published in the Harvard Journal of Law and Civil Policy and many leading law enforcement journals, and he has been inducted as a "Life Diplomate" by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, and a "Life Member of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute.
Jimmy Meeks
Minister, Retired Police Officer, Founder of Sheepdog Seminars and Production Assistant in the award-winning docudrama Faith Under Fire
Jimmy and Lt. Colonel Grossman first started working together in May of 2013. They have since traveled to over 30 states together, conducting Sheepdog Seminars (i.e. safety seminars for churches).
Jimmy is a retired police officer, having served 35 years in law enforcement. He has also been a minister for over 50 years. He has conducted almost 500 church safety seminars across the country. He is the founder of Sheepdog Seminars. As an officer, he served as a hostage negotiator, field training officer, school resource officer, detective, supervisor, and crime prevention officer. He has accumulated over 4,500 hours of TCOLE training. He was also a certified crime prevention specialist.
Jimmy served as pastor of a church in the Ft. Worth area for over 11 years (while also serving as a police officer). He has a B.A. in Religion from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Certificate of Ministry from Emmaus Road Ministry School. Jimmy has also served as a "missionary" to police officers, visiting departments across the nation, encouraging the officers. He has "shown up" at roll calls across the nation (Chicago, Spokane, Minneapolis, Denver, Seattle, and many others). He's often the guest speaker at Law Enforcement Appreciation Day services held in churches nationwide.
Jimmy and his wife of 47 years, Julie, were married at the First Baptist Church of Daingerfield, Texas, the site of the June 22, 1980 massacre that killed 5 - and injured 10 (during a morning worship service). Jimmy was a production assistant in the award-winning docudrama Faith Under Fire, based on the tragedy at First Baptist Church in Daingerfield, Texas. Jimmy is also a member of the City Council in his municipality.
About Us
Our mission is to equip faith-based organizations to safely, share JESUS with others. Our purpose is to help Faith Based Organizations (FBO) increase their level of safety and security and promote relationships and networking opportunities. The Oklahoma Safety Coalition is committed to equipping houses of worship with the knowledge, resources, and strategies they need to safeguard their congregations from violence and other threats. We understand that houses of worship should be places of peace, but the reality of today’s world means preparedness is essential.
Hosted By:
Mike Holland
Oklahoma FBSN State Leader | Founding Member, Oklahoma Safety Coalition | Church Safety Director
Mike Holland brings decades of real-world experience in law enforcement and tactical operations to church safety and security. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran (1980–1986), Mike served as a Sergeant with expertise in communications and marksmanship. He went on to serve with the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Senior Corrections Officer and S.O.R.T. (Special Operations Response Team) member—specializing in sniper operations, cell extractions, and high-risk entries.
From 1989 to 1994, Mike served as a U.S. Deputy Marshal, conducting high-threat prisoner transports (including international extraditions) and participating in national special operations missions. He is also a certified firearms instructor through the Department of Justice's FLETC.
Since 2017, Mike has dedicated his expertise to equipping churches to safely share Jesus by leading and training church safety teams. His instruction covers a broad range of critical skills, including de-escalation, active threat response, situational awareness, firearms proficiency, CQB, and trauma response techniques like CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed.
Mike is the current Oklahoma State Leader for the Faith Based Security Network (FBSN) and a founding member of the Oklahoma Safety Coalition.
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