The most likely violent scenarios in a church or workplace setting are domestic issues - custody, divorce, etc - that spill into a more public venue, or a high profile target - think politician, business owner, abortion Dr, controversial character, etc.

In both situations the target is specific and not random. In a place of worship most people always sit in the same place from week to week to week.

When Scott Roeder shot abortion doctor George Tiller at Reformation Lutheran Church in Wichita Kansas, Roeder had become familiar with Tiller's routine.

While random mass shootings make the news and big headlines, they are the least likely violent incidents one will see in a faith-based setting.

My safety team at our church is updated weekly on potential risks involving domestic issues or potential high-profile targets. They are the ones we keep an eye on, and stay very close to. By the way, pastors and other church leaders are considered high-profile targets, routinely being in difficult counseling situations and are central to the functioning of our church.

I am always amazed to learn of church "security teams" who are ready to go to war but are unprepared for the more likely safety situations in any public gathering, like medical issues or weather related hazards and risks.