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Every one of us deserves the right to worship God in peace and solitude. Whether there are fundamental differences about one’s salvation or another’s indifference to principal doctrine, we are all charged with making a choice, given the personal freedom to choose, and must be able to do so without the encumbrance of threats of violence. For more information, call TNT Executive Services for an assessment. Things every church should consider include:
~ Random Acts of Violence ~ Religious lives aside, we all have our own earthly situations that can interfere with our pursuit of faith and godliness. Personal lifestyles and external relationships, financial burdens, life choices, and judgmental opinions can often be challenging to ourselves and our beliefs. We will try to manage our problems responsibly and faithfully, but sometimes it appears to be more difficult for others to process those conflicts in a peaceful, nonviolent way. Their very existence may feel threatened, and in turn, they believe they must go on the offense to preemptively repair whatever grievance they feel.
~ First Aid & Medical Support ~ Is your church prepared to offer first aid or any medical treatment to an attendee suffering chest pains? Accidents happen every day, not just Monday through Saturday. What are your obligations as a church and what liabilities could you pose by doing something wrong or by doing nothing at all? Many churches respond that they have a doctor in their congregation who would be willing to help, but those same churches have four different programs on Sunday and two on Saturday. Is that same doctor going to be there every time? When minutes, even seconds count, don’t be unprepared.
~ Disaster Preparedness, Continuity of Ministry ~ In other circumstances, our places of worship can be threatened by natural or man made catastrophes. We cannot stop the great flood, wildfire, or earthquake. We can use our best practices and efforts to prevent an electrical fire or a broken water main, but accidents happen. To have a continuity program in place in case disaster strikes is critical in the spiritual lives to so many. Develop contingency plans so that your message will be heard in the noise of life.
~ Community Outreach ~ What if there is a disaster in your community, but by the sheer grace of God your church is left free from harm and inhabitable. Does your church have a responsibility to just your congregation or to the community itself? Most people would contend that you have an obligation to both. Most cities, counties, and states have an emergency program in place, but they could likely use your help too. However, it is imperative to not wait until the morning after the hurricane to ask what you can do to help. Perhaps your facility can serve as a shelter. Maybe you don’t have your own property to offer, but you congregants can also offer themselves to volunteer to a local emergency relief group. There are many ways to give back to the community from which your church is there to support.
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Church Safety “Be prepared, and prepare yourself, you and all your companies that are assembled about you, and be a guard for them.” — Ezekiel 38:7
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