Why Do Churches Need Armed Safety Teams – Unscripted Podcast

The world is changing rapidly and violence directed at churches, church leaders and congregations has increased over ten times what it was five years ago. Statistically, churches that are protected by visible armed security are far less likely to experience violence compared to those that are not.

While we all wish we could go back to a time when armed protection in church was not a necessity, and I would argue that most safety team members want that more than anyone; we must acknowledge the reality of where our society is at and take prudent precautions.

Ana joins me in this episode of the podcast to switch roles and interview me about my role as a church safety team member and team leader.



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Married to Ana, serving God and raising our four incredible kids along with three dogs and three rabbits. Ex-cop and SWAT Operator, Ex-magazine photographer and writer, doing the armed security and firearms instructor thing and enjoying the heat and humidity of Florida. Prayer, boxing and working out is how I manage stress. Any spare time is spent loving on my wife and kids. I can't sing but I can hum along to almost any song. I earned my degree in ministry in 2026 and working on the next academic milestone now because school and learning is just fun.

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