A Basic LERT Training class will be held at Eternal Shepherd on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Participants will be introduced to the LCMS Disaster Response program and learn the basic nature of disasters, and how Christians can support church workers, families, congregations and the general public as the hands and feet of Jesus during these trying times. Other class topics include response and deployment protocol in times of disasters, a ministry of presence, and safety practices. Following the Basic LERT Class, a 1-hour Stop the Bleed class will be offered.
Class registration must be made at www.LCMS-LERT.org. Participants are urged to pre-register by March 14, 2026, so we have the proper materials for everyone. Class fee is $35. This will be done in partnership with LCMS Disaster Response. Nicole Beattie will be the instructor. If you have questions, please contact Nicole Beattie at jnb137sc@bellsouth.net
All interested participants are welcome to attend the LERT training and will receive the training materials from the instructor during the class. Participants who are 14 years of age or older will receive their LERT volunteer ID card, certificate of completion, and LERT t-shirt after the training has been completed and processed.
Please arrive by 8:30 am to complete registration and sign in. The training will run from 9 a.m. to Noon. After a break for lunch, a One-hour Stop the Bleed class will be offered.
What will we study? This will be a discussion-based class covering topics including, but not limited to:
1) Christian Care in times of disaster
2) A Ministry of Presence
3) Lutheran Early Response Teams and How They Function
4) Utilizing the LERT Website
5) Safety Protocol
6) Congregation Preparedness and Mercy Teams
7) Connecting with Additional Training and Service Opportunities after this Class
