Churches Becoming Soft Targets: Michigan and Minnesota Shootings Highlight Urgent Need for Faith-Based Security

Grand Blanc, Michigan- September 28, 2025 – The tragic shooting today at a Mormon church in Michigan, where multiple people were killed and wounded before the shooter was taken down, underscores a painful reality: America’s houses of worship are increasingly becoming soft targets for violent attacks.

This comes just days after another horrifying incident in Minnesota, where a gunman opened fire during Mass at a Catholic school, killing and injuring parishioners.

“These are not isolated events—they are part of a growing trend,” said Jereme Dozier, CEO of Axios Security Group, a veteran-owned security and investigations firm. “Church leaders must stop denying the facts. The responsibility of the church is not only to shepherd the flock spiritually, but to protect them physically as well.”


Recent incidents reinforce this urgent warning:

  • Michigan (September 2025): Multiple people shot during Sunday service at a Mormon church.

  • Minnesota (September 2025): Catholic school shooting during Mass leaves parishioners dead and injured.

  • Texas (2024): Pastor and congregants attacked during a Sunday service.

  • Alabama (Summer 2025): Law enforcement disrupted a planned attack against a church youth group.

  • North Carolina (2025): Axios Security Group deployed emergency security personnel after a local congregation faced credible threats.

These attacks reveal a clear vulnerability. Churches, synagogues, and mosques are designed to be welcoming, open spaces—but without security protocols, they remain predictable and unprotected targets.

Axios Security Group recommends immediate steps for faith-based organizations nationwide:

  • Comprehensive security threat assessments to identify vulnerabilities.

  • Active shooter response training for church staff, ushers, and volunteers.

  • Deployment of discreet armed security teams to deter and neutralize threats.

  • Access control measures for entry points, parking lots, and children’s ministry areas.

  • Formal communication protocols with law enforcement for rapid response.

“The time for denial is over,” Dozier emphasized. “The flock deserves more than prayers after tragedy. They deserve proactive protection before it happens.”

Axios Security Group, which has provided specialized security services for government officials, Fortune 500 executives, and faith-based institutions, continues to call for urgent action as threats against religious communities rise nationwide.

For more information on Axios Security Group’s faith-based security services, visit www.axiossecuritygroup.com or contact clientservices@axiossecuritygroup.com | 1-800-462-9467.

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