Worship Center Security Archives
Pray in Peace: A Call for Better Protection in Houses of Worship
On Nov. 5, 2017, a 21-year-old gunman put on black, tactical gear and opened fire on the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, TX. He killed 26 people including the pastor’s 14-year-old daughter, Belle, a pregnant woman, and a 17-month-old girl. Upon hearing the gunshots, neighbor Stephen Willeford rushed to the church without even pausing to put his shoes on. He called out, “Hey!” This caused the shooter to stop shooting and head to...
