Texas' First Church-Based Security Certification.
God's Rangers are commissioned Texas Security Officers — trained exclusively for their congregation, working in plain clothes, and certified to protect the people they worship alongside.
What Makes God's Rangers Different
God's Rangers are not outside contractors or hired guards. They are volunteer congregants — members of your own church — trained and commissioned as Level 4 Personal Security Protection Officers under the Texas Private Security Bureau. They blend into the congregation, know the people, know the building, and are prepared to act when it matters most.
- Commissioned as Level 4 Personal Security Protection Officers by the Texas Private Security Bureau
- Trained exclusively for church and synagogue environments
- Work in plain clothes — indistinguishable from the congregation
- Endorsed by Texas State Representative Wes Virdell, District 53
Certification Levels
Our three-tier certification path meets your team where they are and builds them into confident, capable guardians.
Foundations of Church Security
The entry point for any church security volunteer. Covers situational awareness, access control basics, communication protocols, and the unique dynamics of protecting a worship environment.
- Situational awareness
- Access control fundamentals
- Communication & radio protocols
- Understanding church culture
- Basic emergency response
Advanced Threat Response
For teams ready to go deeper. Covers active threat recognition, de-escalation techniques, emergency medical response, and coordinated team tactics in a church setting.
- Active threat recognition & response
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency medical response (Stop the Bleed)
- Team coordination & positioning
- Post-incident procedures
God's Ranger Commissioning
The full God's Rangers commissioning track. Graduates complete a licensed training school, pass FBI and TDPS background checks, and are commissioned as Level 4 Personal Security Protection Officers by the Texas Private Security Bureau.
- Licensed training school completion
- FBI background check
- TDPS background check
- Company background check
- Commissioning as Level 4 PSPO
Specialty Courses
Standalone courses available for teams looking to address specific needs.
Stop the Bleed
3 HoursHands-on hemorrhage control training. Every member of your security team should have this skill.
Concealed Carry for Church Security
8 HoursLegal, tactical, and ethical considerations for armed church security volunteers in Texas.
Children's Ministry Protection
4 HoursSpecialized protocols for securing children's ministry areas, check-in systems, and responding to custody disputes or abduction attempts.
Threat Assessment & Intelligence
6 HoursHow to identify, document, and respond to potential threats before they escalate — including social media monitoring and behavioral indicators.
The Path to Commissioning
Request a Consultation
Contact us to discuss your church's size, current security posture, and training goals. We'll recommend the right starting point for your team.
Complete Licensed Training
Your volunteers complete our licensed training school curriculum — developed for church environments and taught by certified law enforcement professionals.
Pass Background Checks
All God's Rangers candidates pass FBI, TDPS, and company background checks — ensuring your congregation is protected by people of verified character.
Receive Commissioning
Graduates are commissioned as Level 4 Personal Security Protection Officers by the Texas Private Security Bureau — the God's Ranger title is officially bestowed.
I am pleased to endorse the God's Rangers program and its efforts to develop and facilitate a civilian-led church safety and security initiative throughout the State of Texas. God's Rangers represents a proactive approach to helping faith-based communities better protect congregants while preserving the welcoming spirit that defines Texas churches.
Wes Virdell
State Representative, Texas House District 53
May 14, 2026
God's Rangers formalizes church safety programs, provides training opportunities, encourages preparedness, and strengthens coordination with local emergency responders and law enforcement — emphasizing responsible training, situational awareness, de-escalation, and community resilience across Texas.
Ready to Commission Your Team?
Training is conducted on-site at your church. Contact us to schedule a consultation and get your team on the path to commissioning.