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This week, my wife, Marty, and I had the honor of attending a church planter's retreat sponsored by the Converge Northwest District and held at the beautiful Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center on the rugged Pacific coast in northern Oregon. Read on to discover just a small amount of what was seen and heard at that relaxed gathering. Maybe you and your church can learn from my observations.
Never assume your church building is a safe and secure place. For example, in a church where I was serving as an interim pastor, we had a sheriff's deputy come and do a safety check of our facilities. I'll never forget what he said about the possibility of an active shooter coming to the church. Here's what he said: "It's not a matter of IF it will happen here, but WHEN." He offered some very practical suggestions to our church leadership after a tour of the building. Here are some suggestions for you and your church to make your people and facilities safer.
This Covid crisis has caused churches to close for a while, but many will be going back to services and ministries in the building again soon, Lord willing. As you return to your church building, it will be good to keep your eyes open as your church opens. So open your eyes and let your pastors and church leaders know what you see. Here are some ideas on what you might look for that will be a big help to your church leadership.