A Basic LERT Training class will be held at St John's Lutheran Church, Bakersfield CA, on Saturday, May 3, 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 13, 2025, so we have the proper materials for everyone. A registration fee of $10 per person will help cover the cost of training materials, snacks, and LERT T-shirt. Please bring your check along to the training. Your LERT trainer will distribute all materials.
All interested participants are welcome to attend the LERT training; however, only LCMS members who are 14 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.
The training will run from 8:00 am to noon on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Participants should arrive by 7:45 am to complete registration and sign-in.
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
