OUR LEADERSHIP
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Author of the Amazon Best Sellers: The Case for Church Safety & Security and Coming Back.
JAMES P. MCGARVEY
PhD, CPS
James McGarvey is a nationally recognized leader in church safety, security, and ministry, with more than 30 years of experience in public safety and over two decades serving in church leadership. He currently serves as a Police Chaplain, First Responder/EMS professional, and certified CRASE Instructor, equipping individuals and organizations to respond effectively in crisis situations.
A certified Crime Prevention Specialist, James partners with law enforcement agencies and churches across the country to assess safety and security needs, with a strong emphasis on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). His expertise also includes executive protection and advanced firearms training, having trained thousands of individuals in various aspects of public and church safety.
James is the founder of Church Safety Guys, a ministry launched in 2018 with a mission to bring a stronger Biblical foundation to church security by focusing on spiritual readiness, discipleship, and stewardship alongside practical safety measures.
In addition to his field work, James is a prolific author, having written more than 20 books—eight of which have achieved bestseller status—covering topics such as church security, ministry leadership, and organizational safety.
His ministry experience spans more than 40 years, serving in roles including youth pastor, associate pastor, and church safety director. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Bible from Emmaus Bible College, an MBA in Marketing from Grand Canyon University, and a PhD in Religion from Centurion Bible College.
James also serves full-time with the U.S. Department of Defense, where he contributes to culture and change management initiatives. He and his wife enjoy life with their four children and remain deeply committed to serving churches and strengthening ministries across the nation.
MIKE SCULLY
Director of Operations, Speaker, Author, & Broadcast Host
Mike brings over three decades in Ministry & Church Leadership and 20+ years of experience in Operations, Safety, Security, Nonprofit Operations & Communications. Mike has served in Emergency Management where he worked on policy, procedures, preparedness, technology, public information, and launched their drone program. He served as a Deputy Director of their Emergency Response Team where he helped with volunteer operations, executive protection, and large scale security event management. He also worked with Homeland Security and trained with law enforcement across the state on active shooter / active threat and emergency integrated response techniques. Mike has served 7 years as an elected official and community leader of preparedness, emergency alert information, and crisis communications in a medium-sized community. He is currently living in Austin Texas where he serves as a volunteer with the Round Rock Police Department, as an Experience Advisor at a church plant, in Georgetown, Texas and as a coalition leader of nearly 100 Safety Leaders across Texas. Mike is also a CRASE Instructor and trained in executive protection. Mike works full time as a Software Architect. Mike enjoys epic road trips with his wife and their three children.
Corey Jones
Engagement & Outreach - Church Safety Gals
Corey brings over 30 years experience in leadership, house of worship ministry and grace and compassion to teaching leadership components. The Safety Director of Grace Covenant Church, Austin, Texas, she demonstrates a heart of compassion and mercy towards instructing churches on best practices. Coaching church safety teams, she regularly shares mission and ministry focused patterns of operational success and a has a Biblical focus to support women and teens in church safety minsitries.
Maddy Scholar
Engagement & Outreach - Church Safety Gals & Church Safety Teens
Maddy has begun an amazing career in firearms and tactical training, while developing opportunites to serve churches and specifically women, with a ministry mindset. With numerous years experience as a Veteran, Law Enforcement Officer, and firearms instructor, she is founder of the Red Letter Project.
She has had the opportunity to work with major brands, to include partnerships with Safariland, Norma, KGM, Safelife Defense, and more. She has taught thousands of beginner students and counting and is a 2x nominee for the “Firearms Instructor of the Year” and “Female Influencer of the Year” industry awards. Maddy exemplifies a heart for the Lord and also women and teens, instructing and discipling them on best serving in their own communities.
Aaron Wesley Hannah
Engagement & Outreach - Trauma Care ~ Physical and Mental (Mental Health)
Aaron not only has numerous years in industrial and public safety training, but he is a gifted author and public safety expert. He is passionate about helping others with their mental health and regularly assess and contributes to those around him by counseling or training.
With over 30 years combined training experience in active shooter training, wilderness first aid, trauma and psychological first aid, he stands ready to consult and help churches and houses of worship with establishing a successful culture and ministry. He currently resides in Columbus, Ohio.
Church Safety Guys
Iron Sharpens Iron Advisory Board
Ron Aguiar - Oasis Safety
Ron's background includes law enforcement, corporate security, and executive protection details from 2006-2017. Most recently, he served 19 years as Safety and Security Director of Southeast Christian Church, one of America's largest churches. In 2019, Aguiar released the second edition of his book "Keeping Your Church Safe."
Dwayne Harris - Full Armor Church
Dwayne is the founder of Full Armor Church and is an International Evangelist. In addition to ministry, Dwayne serves in full-time law enforcement as a criminal investigator in Central Florida. He is a decorated officer with over 18 years of experience and has served on the S.W.A.T. Team and Crisis Intervention Unit.
Heather White - East Coast Believer's Church
Heather is a ministry leader at East Coast Believer's Church and has a Master of Theological Studies Degree from Liberty University. She joins CSG with an extensive criminal justice background and brings her love for serving the Lord to the women who are serving in church safety and security.
Jason White - East Coast Believer's Church
Jason is a Campus Pastor at East Coast Believer's Church and has a Master's Degree in Theological Studies from Liberty University. With extensive law enforcement experience, he works with churches all over the world to teach and train in safety awareness. Author of "Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit-Led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety-Nine".