How to Build a Church Safety Team in Texas

Host Ron Wadley of Insurance for Texans examines what qualifications volunteer church security members actually need in Texas. He illustrates this with a Lubbock church where a passionate armed volunteer with a known temper was declined to serve on the team. Through a formal screening process of background checks, references, and character standards, they found this person to be unsuitable for the team. The episode stresses that temperament, deescalation skills, and calm judgment matter most for church safety team volunteers. Most incidents involve disputes, disruptive visitors, domestic conflicts, medical emergencies, or mental health episodes rather than weapons. Wadley recommends comprehensive ongoing training in use-of-force laws, communication, child protection, and mass-trauma response, and offers USCCA-supported frameworks and risk assessments. Connect with our church insurance team at insurancefortexans.com Download your free copy of our book, The Promise of Certainty at thepromiseofcertainty.com 00:00 Show Introduction 00:25 The Key Question 00:35 Frank’s Cautionary Tale 02:36 Why Temperament Matters 04:00 Character First Screening 04:26 Training Beyond Firearms 05:14 Stewardship and Next Steps 05:51 Closing Reminder