Hello, I just received an email on some training that I wanted to pass along and share with all. I just spoke with a church last night about this exact topic and some strategies and methods to better protect themselves. This appears to be some good training and education for anyone that may be on the staff at your church and/ or school. JW Officer J. E. Wing #2511 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Providence Division Community Coordinator 704.336.2652 <mailto:jwing@xxxxxxxx> jwing@xxxxxxxx _____ <http://www.strategosintl.com/newsletter_images/head-june2nc.jpg> 1-Day "Inter-Faith <http://app.streamsend.com/c/4180672/503/WELvzPd/Rvse?redirect_to=http%3A%2F %2Fwww.intruderresponse.com%2Ftraining-church.html%3Futm_source%3Dstreamsend %26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_content%3D4180672%26utm_campaign%3DInter-Faith%2 520Church%2520Security%2520%2526%2520Intruder%2520Response%2520Seminar%2520- %2520June%25202%252C%25202009%2520-%2520Raleigh%252C%2520NC> Church Security & Intruder Response" Seminar - Raleigh, NC Seminar: 1-Day Inter-Faith Intruder Response Seminar Date/Location: June 2, 2009 / Raleigh, North Carolina (8:30 am-5:00 pm) Seminar Location & Lodging: Holiday Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport 919-655-1150 - Shannon Lodging Cost: $119 per night 930 Airport Blvd. Morrisville, NC 27560 **Mention Strategos Intruder Response for above rate** Cost: $185.00 (Lunch Included) **Seminar Handouts for each Attendee** Local Point of Contact: Strategos International Phone: (816) 795-3768 Email: training@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Registration: Register & Pay Online | Download PDF | Download Word Inter-Faith Church Security Seminar Testimonials * "This is MUST attend training for all pastors, staff and church security personnel" Steve Ijames - James River Assembly Church - Retired Major - Springfield, MO Police Dept. * "This training course has given me a much greater insight in the ability to prepare written procedures utilizing guiding biblical principles . . . " Rod Land - Concord Baptist Church - Jefferson City, MO * "The teaching was GREAT! I was BLOWN AWAY by the broad knowledge & information given at this seminar. 1-day and you get enough information and knowledge to begin a security team, medical team, nursing staff, and so much more. I need to tell you from a Pastor's perspective it was awesome!" Pastor Barry Young - Crown Pointe Church - Lee's Summit, MO Click here for <http://app.streamsend.com/c/4180672/505/WELvzPd/Rvse?redirect_to=http%3A%2F %2Fwww.intruderresponse.com%2Ftestimonials.html%3Futm_source%3Dstreamsend%26 utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_content%3D4180672%26utm_campaign%3DInter-Faith%2520 Church%2520Security%2520%2526%2520Intruder%2520Response%2520Seminar%2520-%25 20June%25202%252C%25202009%2520-%2520Raleigh%252C%2520NC> MORE "Inter-Faith Testimonials" Persecutions Are Coming Matthew Chpt. 10:v. 16 - Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Although we don't like to think violent acts occurring within the church walls, it is something for which we are obligated to prepare. There are several good reasons that we must Pray, Prepare, Prevent & Prevail. Many types of incidents (both big & small) could happen and have happened within churches all over the country. Church leaders have an obligation to church members, parishioners, and every visitor who steps inside our doors to provide a safe environment for worship. This 1-day seminar will give each attendee the information and tools to start up your church's security ministry or formalize/professionalize your church's existing security ministry. The format of the seminar is to take the attendee through a 80+ page workbook that addresses the topics needed to either create a security/safety ministry from scratch or to formalize and professionalize an existing safety/security ministry. Additionally the seminar will address specific information related to intruder response, lock down preparation, when lock down fails preparation, offering transport, embezzlement prevention, nursery security protocols, medical safety ministry preparation, pastoral preparation and many other topics related to the safety and security of the church environment. The seminar format allows the attendee all of the tools they need to either start up or formalize your church's security ministry. Are You a Church Leader . . . ? * Pastor of a church responsible for shepherding your congregation regardless of size. (small, medium or mega-church) * Business Administrator of a church responsible for risk management, emergency planning and managing safety issues. Additionally you may be responsible for locating, interviewing and conducting background checks from a human resources point of view. * Facility Manager of a church responsible for physical maintenance, security and safety of the church. * Children, Sunday School or Youth Director of a church responsible for safety, security and accountability for children and youth entrusted to your care. This would include onsite & offsite events. Then the 1-Day Inter-Faith Church Security & Intruder Response Seminar is a MUST attend event! Space limited to the first 100! <http://www.strategosintl.com/newsletter_images/img-0209-TN.jpg> What are the Risks? * No church should assume..."it won't happen here." This attitude contradicts the biblical principle outlined in Matthew 10:16 * Churches & religious organizations of all sizes, locations and demographics have experienced random acts of violence, often with tragic results. Can violent acts at Churches be prevented? The likelihood of violent acts can be reduced by preparing in advance. Many instances of potential violence can be recognized in advance and either prevented or mitigated, once they do occur, through effective, advance preparation. What can your Church do to Prepare? Any type of preparation begins with education. The right solution for your church will depend on several factors: * History & demographics of the community and potential risk factors identified * "Intruder Response" planning for churches * Recognize potentially escalating events within the church membership, visitors or those your pastoral staff is counseling. * Develop a policy to confidentially communicate potentially escalating situations to the pastoral staff and also to appropriate security personnel or church leaders. 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