This basic training will equip participants with the essence of what is involved in disaster response from a Christian perspective.
This class is led by Lutheran Church Charities. They will provide all materials for the class.
At the center of LERT Volunteer training is one thing: MERCY! God's mercy is the basis for everything we say and do. This training event will equip you to be an effective volunteer should a disaster strike your community or if you wish to help in another community. The training can also be useful for serving during the ordinary days of congregational life. After a brief introduction regarding the goals and theological rationale of LCMS Disaster Response, the LERT volunteer training will address the following:
- Christian care in times of disaster
- A Ministry of Presence
- The LERT Program and how it works with other responders
- Introduction to Disaster Response
- Service Opportunities after a Disaster
- Safety Protocols
- LERT teams in ordinary congregational life
There will also be some thought starters for LERT team specialization.
