The Watchman Project
A clergy-led response to gun violence and a practical approach to church security — so congregations can protect their people without surrendering the openness their mission requires. Dr. Jackson serves as Lead Consultant.
Sanctuary Shouldn't Mean Unprotected
Houses of worship are among the most open — and most exposed — gathering places in America. Most have no plan beyond hope.
The Watchman Project equips churches and faith communities to take responsibility for safety on their own terms: led by clergy, grounded in the realities of ministry, and informed by real-world security and law-enforcement experience — not a one-size-fits-all checklist sold by a vendor who's never sat in a sanctuary.
Protection That Respects the Mission
Assess
An honest, ministry-aware look at where a congregation is exposed — facilities, gatherings, people, and process.
Equip
A clergy-led safety plan and team — trained, calm, and matched to the church's culture rather than imposed on it.
Sustain
The drills, accountability, and leadership to keep the plan alive long after the first meeting.
Protect Your People. Keep Your Mission.
If your congregation is ready to take safety seriously — without losing what makes it a sanctuary — let's talk.