EBL11 Church Security: A New Reality Encouraged By Love

Whether you believe armed security should be a part of your church staff or not, the times we live in have changed. Join me as I talk with Nick Spencer of Strategos International about Church and what may be the new normal.


SCOPE OF THE INTERVIEW with Nick Spencer
Business Background
How long has your company been around?
Was the company always international?
What about your approach is different than others in the security space?
When did you spin up a focus on Churches? What was the moment when you knew it was time? How did it come about?
Securing Churches
What is your focus in creating a Church security plan?
I am curious what do you teach Churches to do? Not to do?
Do you see this kind of training being important to a churches insurance?
What is your advice to Pastors or church boards who are thinking about setting a team?
What services do you offer Churches?
Creating Awareness
Are there private classes we can take to train ourselves to be a problem for an gunman?
What are some things we can do to be aware of our environment?
What is the best approach if we find ourselves in a tough situation?
What if we encounter someone else who needs our help?
Creating a Safe Building
What do you suggest for people that are wanting to tighten security around the house?
What do you say to someone who might say this training is too expensive?
What kind of feedback is the company getting from those who have taken the training?
How can we get in touch with you and your organization?

Bio
Nick Spencer is a lead instructor and project manager for Strategos International. Nick is also
the founder and president of Keep Them S.A.F.E. LLC, an anti-abduction course for kids.
Nick began his professional career with United States Army, where he served as a team leader
for a tactical PSYOP team. During Nick’s 8-year enlistment he obtained the rank of E6, Staff
Sargent. Nick served in peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and spent 14 months in Iraq during
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
After his enlistment, Nick was hired by the Blue Springs Police Department, where he spent 7
years in patrol. Nick was also a member of the BSPD tactical team and was the training
coordinator and a lead instructor.
Nick is married to his best friend, and the love of his life, Nikki. The couple have two amazing
children. Nick and Nikki love serving at their church and volunteering as wish granters for the
Make-A- Wish foundation.