Given that at least 75 people were violently killed in 2016 on church/faith-based property in the U.S., should churches have security teams?

Unfortunately people need to be on their toes when something premeditated comes along , I dont like it but you have to hit them Head On !!!!

Some do some have formal programs and others have well a lot of gun carrying members.

I believe they are necessary. I have been a member of an armed security team at my Church. It is a volunteer position with training requirements as it is an armed security team. Interview process and demonstration of proficiency and approval from Church Elder board upon recommendation from security team leadership.

It rests soley on the congregation if they would need to hire a security team or have some of their fellow congregants trained and armed. Also did you know in the book of Nehemiah when the Hebrews were rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem, they were being hindered by their enemies. So Nehemiah had a solution as a god-fearing man he told the people to have a sword in-case of an attack by the enemy while re-building the wall. The original combat-seabees. God does not condemn his people for having a weapon. It is a tool that can be used for good or evil. Like David say's in the book of psalms Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war.

They should not have to have them, but, the church my family and I attend has Security through out the congregation. I also have a close friend that has recently started a Security Risk business, targeting churches and businesses, consulting with them regarding hardening their sites. Of course he focuses on other areas such as emergency medical response, as well. All said, I believe anywhere there is going to be a large gathering of Christians, Conservatives, LGBT (not the radicals) or Americans, there should be some sort of security consideration. ANTIFA, BLM and Radical Muslims have shown they do not respect life and will do anything to further their agendas.

Unfortunately, this is a real threat and not fake news. Two first hand examples:
1.) My fathers church in Tenn. A man walked in right up tot he preacher during the sermon and threatened him because of the marriage counseling he was providing him and his wife. He said the preacher told his wife some things that he didn't and was ready to kick the preachers nose up on his forehead. He was gang tackled and carried out in handcuffs. My fathers church established a security team after that. They lock all entry doors so outside entry can't be made but emergency they can get out after the service starts with the exception of the main sanctuary doors and place security personnel throughout the congregation in the event of an incident for rapid response.
2.) My church...three years ago on Fathers day a man entered during service and approached the pastor with his son carrying a backpack threatening him. We have a lot of active military in our church and that got the hairs raised up on our heads. Our pastor had never seen him. He was tackled and escorted outside with the backpack and eventually carried off by police but the pastor and congregation were so rattled the pastor just prayed and sent everyone home. Since then we have hired an armed security guard but there are other members of the security team that walk the premises during a service just for safety.

A church should be a place of refuge and safety. However, in todays climate there are no such places. Evil will lurk in anywhere and taking care of business favors the prepared. Unfortunately that is where we are. I will not hesitate to shoot someone in a church if they are threatening and shooting at my wife, daughter, or anyone else. I will pray for a precise aim and God's guidance to keep everyone safe. I HOPE IT NEVER COMES TO THAT!!!

Well IMHO each church should determine on its own or IAW its hierarchy whether or not special security measures including security teams should be set up SSG William Jones.
Risk: Security teams can dissuade potential visitors if they are too obvious or blatantly frisk people coming to the church service.
FYI, when I mentioned security teams above I was pointing out the dangers of security teams who are aggressive.
By God's grace I have spoken with violent gang members and other potentially dangerous people when God guided me to talk with them and take them out of the sanctuary area.
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SSG William Jones - I don't know much about churches - but I know armed security -- often the most visibly provided by uniformed police officers -- is a necessity for Jewish temples to prevent incidents during the high holy holidays - and during periods when threats have been made. Warmest Regards, Sandy :)

Security teams? I'd bet the odds of being killed on church/faith-based property wouldn't justify the cost of hiring a security team. Maybe the costs can come from the ever growing building fund, seeing how the building never actually gets improved.

God's will be done.