Ministry of Defense
Protection of the flock. Standards for every campus.
Campus Safety · Security · Protection
The Ministry of Defense stewards the physical protection of every ECCI campus and hub — trained defense teams, campus safety standards, and coordinated response across the nation.
Executive Ministry
Prophet Brandon Macklin
Minister of Defense
Campus Safety · Security · Protection
Reports directly to the CEO · Bishop Hugh Daniel Smith · Indirect reporting to the Executive Pastor
Prophet Brandon Macklin
ECCI Executive Board
The protection arm of Embassy Nation — campus safety, security standards, and coordinated defense across every ECCI campus and hub.
The Ministry of Defense is the protection arm of Embassy Nation. Under Prophet Brandon Macklin’s leadership, this office stewards the physical safety and security of every ECCI campus and hub — carrying the standards, training, and coordinated response that keep the covenant community safe when they gather.
Modeled on Embassy Metro Detroit’s flagship defense ministry — a trained team of appointed covenant members who stand watch over the gathering — this national office ensures every campus and hub operates under the same protection baseline. Trained teams, defined protocols, direct relationships with local first responders, and continual readiness.
The mandate is simple: when the covenant community gathers, they gather safely.
Every function of the office.
Campus Safety Standards
The national baseline for campus safety — protocols, checklists, and standards every ECCI location follows without exception.
Trained Defense Teams
Appointed teams at every campus — trained, credentialed, and standing watch over the gathering when the doors are open.
First Responder Coordination
Direct working relationships with local law enforcement, EMS, and fire per campus — so response is fast when the moment demands it.
Event & Service Security
Security coverage for Sunday services, conferences, outreach, and every gathering across the ECCI footprint.
Team Training & Appointment
Background checks, training standards, and continual readiness for every member appointed to a defense team.
Incident Response
Rapid, coordinated response to threats, medical events, and unfolding incidents — so leadership can focus on the flock.
Where the office is investing right now.
- National campus safety standards for every ECCI location
- Trained defense teams at each campus and hub — modeled on EMD Defense
- Coordination with local law enforcement, EMS, and first responders per campus
- Security protocols for services, events, and special gatherings
- Training, appointment, and continual readiness of defense team members