A Basic LERT Training class will be held at the Southern District offices in Slidell Louisiana on Saturday May 3rd 2025.
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.
Class registration must be made at www.LCMS-LERT.org. Participants are urged to pre-register before April 25th, so we have the proper materials for everyone.
A registration fee of $25 per person will cover the cost of training, and materials. Please bring your check along to the training. Checks should be made out to Forged by Fire and noted "LERT Training May 3rd" on the check. Or you can pay via credit card on the day of the training.
If you have questions, please contact Rev. Paul Ernewein the LERT trainer for the event at giveblood2@gmail.com
All interested participants are welcome to attend the LERT training, however, only LCMS members who are 15 years or older are eligible for certification as LCMS LERT volunteers. All LERT materials will be distributed during the class. You will receive your certificate of participation, volunteer ID card, and T-shirt after the training is complete. Your LERT Trainer will distribute all materials.
Please arrive by 8:00 a.m. to complete registration and sign in. The training should finish by noon. Snacks will be provided.
What will we study? These are main topics of the training:
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
