John Phelps is an expert in emergency communications and security needs facing Christians in the United States. With his extensive experience as a TV/Radio broadcaster and as CEN's national Public Information Officer, John is well-versed in assessing and responding to the uncertain threat/risk landscape. He has worked closely with law enforcement and intelligence agencies and provides advice to churches, Christian city networks, and individuals on how to respond biblically in crisis situations. Furthermore, his experience as a chaplain for the Phoenix Police Department and working with protective services makes him a valuable advisor in home and church safety. John has recruited and trained volunteers for local security teams, advised on sensitive crisis incidents, and motivated churches to become CEN ReadyChurches.

In his role as CEN Public Information Officer, John has examined and advised on the most critical security needs facing Christians across our nation. He is familiar with how to assess the increasingly uncertain threat/risk landscape. John knows how to work closely with state fusion centers, local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and how to advise churches, Christian city networks, and individuals in the best way to respond biblically both with their internal as well as external communication, especially when media is “drilling down” on an incident that could be a detriment to ministry. 

His past experience as the Founding Chaplain for the Phoenix, Arizona Police Department, and meeting the needs of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Agency make John a valuable advisor in the area of ministry, law enforcement, crisis communications management as well as a home and church safety expert having worked with Rollins Protective Services.

John has recruited and trained volunteers for local security teams, advised on the best communication practices in the most sensitive crisis incidents, and inspired churches to become a CEN ReadyChurch.