A Basic LERT Training class will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. at Bethany Lutheran Church 9101 Lamar Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212. Participants will be introduced to the LCMS Disaster Response program, learn the basic nature of disasters, the opportunities to respond to personal needs, and how Lutherans can support families, congregations, and the public as we demonstrate the love and mercy of Christ through the actions of our hands and feet.
Please pre-register through the LCMS - LERT website (https://www.lcms-lert.org) prior to 09-27-2025 so we may have the proper amount of materials for everyone. It will be necessary to set up aLERT profile on the website. A limited number of walk-in registrations are available on the day of the event. Class participants should arrive by 8:30 am to complete registration.
A registration fee of $35 will pay for training materials, certificate/ID card, LERT Volunteer t-shirt, and lunch. Checks are payable to Bethany Lutheran and on the memo line "LERT Training 10-18-2025". You may mail it to the church or pay on the day of the class. All interested participants are welcome to attend the LERT Training session. However, only LCMS members 14 years or older will receive certification as LCMS volunteers. You will receive your certificate of participation, volunteer ID card, and T-shirt from LCMS Disaster Response after the training is complete.
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 Protocol
