The People Behind ARX

Meet Our Team

We're not ex-law enforcement. We're not ex-military. We're trainers who've actually worked in churches — every role, every Sunday, every volunteer challenge. That's the difference.

Leadership

Our Founders

The two lead instructors behind every ARX training.

Jay Bellinger

Owner | Lead Instructor

Two decades of church staff and volunteer leadership. Corporate trainer since 2007. Jay brings ministry-side perspective to every training — because he won't teach a skill he isn't actively sharpening himself.

Dave Bellinger

Owner | Lead Instructor

Full bio coming soon.

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Our Approach

Why It Matters Who Trains You

We built ARX because too much of the church safety industry is run by people who don't actually understand the Church. They bring tactical language, corporate security thinking, and a fortress mindset to a place that's supposed to feel welcoming. We do the opposite — because we know firsthand what a healthy, prepared church actually needs.

Decades Inside Local Churches
Professional Trainers Since 2007
Nationwide — We Come To You
Let's Talk

Ready to meet the team in person?

We'll come to you. No pressure, no scripted pitch — just a conversation about what your church needs.

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