amid a surge in violent attacks - but some congregants are worried Churchgoers are now arming themselves and signing up for 'warrior training' before heading into weekly services, as violent attacks in houses of worship surge nationwide. Sheepdog Church Security, founded by Kris Moloney in 2014, is one company that trains volunteer safety and security teams to protect houses of worship while keeping 'faith at the center.'
When he first founded the company Moloney didn't have much competition, but 10 years later, church attacks are at an all time high and the protection industry is booming.
Maloney, who has a background in the military and law enforcement, initially ran a safety team at his own church in Minnesota. Since then, he's trained over 6,000 people in houses of worship nationwide.