Church Security Talk

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In today’s episode we explore why positive choices are critical in conflict de-escalation. As church security leaders, it's important to understand how positive choices can be used to empower individuals to make the right decisions in potentially volatile situations. Join me as I take you through a real-life example...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com How Poor Security Culture Can Lead to Breaches in Church Security. In this episode of the podcast were discussing the dangers of the insecure rear door. Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com Firearms & Faith: Responsible Permit Holders Navigating Self-Defense Laws In this episode, we dive into the world of firearms and explore how responsible permit-to-carry holders can ensure they're legally protected when using their firearm in public. Joining Simon this week is the expert team from CCW Safe, offe...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In this episode, Simon speaks with Tim Cool, Chief Stewardship Officer at Smarter Church Solutions. They discuss the intersection of technology and security in church facilities management, with a focus on how technology can help facilities managers become more efficient and improve the safety of church buildings. T...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com Five trends seen in church safety and security that will help protect your church. In today's episode of the podcast I'm talking with Nathan Briggs from Strategos International. We discuss 5 trends that we both saw in 2022 relevant to church safety and security, go check it out: 1. Increased use of technology 2. Gre...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com Every church security program started with just one person, correct? Today’s guest is Mike Baldwin, retired police sergeant, former head of security at Northwest Valley Church, Arizona and Chief of Staff to Lt. Col Dave Grossman. We touch on a lot of good stuff for church security managers from an experienced leader...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In today's episode of the podcast I'm talking with author, scholar and international group violence expert Lt. Col Dave Grossman. In an hour long chat we covered a lot of ground: What every permit to carry holder needs to know Spiritual warfare in today’s world Insights into his new book His On Hunting Check out our...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In today's episode of the podcast, we are discussing leadership with Dan Kopp, the author of the #1 new release on Amazon, The Power of Me Leadership: 9 Tenets for EVERY Leader. We will be discussing 2 of his leadership tenant and how they relate to church security leaders. Check out our church security scenario car...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In today's episode of the podcast we are discussing why is crime research so important and how can it help your church.  Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com

In today's episode of the podcast we are discussing church security training with the Worship Security Academy. As always love your views and opinions! TRY A ONLINE COURSE WITH DISCOUNT CODE " PODCAST " FOR 25% OFF (EXCLUDES COACHING)  https://www.worshipsecurity.org/shop

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In this episode of the podcast. We are discussing 4 ways to prepare for a safe holiday season. Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com  

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In this episode of the podcast. We are discussing the pathway to violence in mass shooters. Specifically the case studies of Dylann Roof and Devin Kelley who both carried out mass attack at churches. Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In this episode of the podcast, we provide best practices for conducting employee and volunteer background checks. Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com  

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In this episode of the podcast we teach how to use and apply for the nonprofit security grant program (NSGP) NSGP offers funding to Houses of Worship to protect from the threat of terrorism. Each 501c3 can apply for $150,000 per location for security enhancements. Check out our church security scenario cards:  ...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In this episode of the podcast we teach how to use crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) to protect your church. You will learn: 1. What is crime prevention through environmental design and how should it be used? 2. When should CPTED be considered 3. Three strategies to find the best design team who...

Check out our church security scenario cards:  https://www.decisiondecks.com In this episode of the podcast. We provide three steps to enhance emergency preparedness at your church or non-profit. Here they are!  1. How to identify all your potential emergencies 2. How to determine your next action steps 3. How to conduct drills and tabletop exercises Check out our church security scenari...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In today’s episode I’m talking with Hannah Sorvik Fordice, a writer an advocate with a passion for ending domestic violence. She developed House of Faith and Freedom to help equip the local church to prayerfully and effectively deal with domestic violence situations in their congregation and surrounding community. H...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In today’s episode I’m talking with Erika Cole, Erika known as the Church Attorney, is one of only a handful of attorneys in the nation who practices exclusively in the area of church law. Whether handling an unexpected legal crisis or legal audit or helping churches through the buying, selling and construction of p...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In today’s episode I’m talking with my friend Kris Moloney the founder of Sheepdog Church Security. When I first started out on my church security journey a decade ago you could search church security in Google and get 1-2 hits. These days it’s thousands but Kris like is one of the pioneers that led the path for oth...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In today’s episode I’m talking with Melissa Agnes, she is the Founder of the Crisis Ready Institute, author of the book Crisis Ready, TEDx speaker and internationally known expert on crisis management. Melissa shares that Crisis Ready is not about crisis management. Management is what happens after the negative even...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In today’s episode I’m talking with Pastor Frank Pomeroy the pastor of First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs Texas who in November 2017 lost twenty-six people from his church community. Who were killed at the hands of an armed shooter, one of those being his 14-year-old daughter. Frank shares how the church recove...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In today’s episode I’m talking with Stephen Willeford known as either “the barefoot defender” or “the good guy with a gun” Stephen is best known for tackling and shooting back at an armed shooter during the deadliest mass church shooting in U.S history. November 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In this four-part interview series, I talk with Dr. James Densley about the four things that mass shooters generally have in common. Dr. James Densley is Professor and Department Chair of Criminal Justice at Metro State University. He is also co-founder of the Violence Project, best known for having one of the most...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In this four-part interview series, I talk with Dr. James Densley about the four things that mass shooters generally have in common. Dr. James Densley is Professor and Department Chair of Criminal Justice at Metro State University. He is also co-founder of the Violence Project, best known for having one of the most...

Check out our church security scenario cards:   https://www.decisiondecks.com In this four-part interview series, I talk with Dr. James Densley about the four things that mass shooters generally have in common. Dr. James Densley is Professor and Department Chair of Criminal Justice at Metro State University. He is also co-founder of the Violence Project, best known for having one of the most...