History

 

Chuck Chadwick founded Gatekeepers Alliance in January of 2002 as an informal meeting of Security/Facilities Directors from some of the largest churches in the DFW area.  Meetings were held to discuss issues/challenges and it was found that regardless of location the issues/challenges were similar. 

 

Chuck's home church (Fellowship Church, Grapevine, TX) grew from 6,000 TWA (Typical worship Attendance) to 22K and then from one location to multi-site.  At the height of the organization Chuck directed and multi-jurisdictional task force of some 40 officers composed of Law Enforcement, Private Protection Officer, Security Guards and volunteers.

 

In 2005 Chuck left full time Church Security Director employment to dedicate his life to Gatekeepers Alliance teaching seminars and putting together “Best Practices” for churches around the nation.  The first Church Security Conference was held at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano TX in 2005. 

 

Chuck continues to direct the security operations of some of the largest churches in America through Gatekeepers Security Services, LLC. a Texas Corporation.
 

Conferences and Seminars are held several times a year in churches across the nation and membership has grown to hundreds of member churches.

 

In November of 2007 the name of the organization was changed to: The National Organization of Church Security and Safety Management, LLC  - "We feel the name change better reflects the broader scope and purpose of the organization”.

 

NOCSSM continues the original mission by providing educational courses, conferences for churches throughout the nation as the "First Name in Church Security".