A Basic LERT Training class will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. at Christ Lutheran Church, 11720 Nieman Rd, Overland Park, KS 66210. 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 on the LCMS-LERT website (https://www.lcms-lert.org) prior to 09-11-2026 so we may have the proper amount of materials for everyone. It will be necessary to create 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 8:15 am to complete registration before class begins.
A registration fee of $35 will cover all training materials (2025), a certificate/ID card, aLERT Volunteer t-shirt, and lunch. Checks are payable to Christ Lutheran Church and on the memo line "LERT Training 9/26/2026". 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 16 years or older will receive the LERT ID and certificate. You will receive your certificate of participation, volunteer ID card, and T-shirt from LCMS Disaster Response after the training is complete. IMPORTANT: If you are considering taking our LERT Basic Chainsaw course, this class is a required prerequisite.
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
Table discussion will take place during lunch served immediately following formal instruction time.
Where? Christ Lutheran Church, 11720 Nieman Rd, Overland Park, KS
Time: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm (includes lunch). Please enter through the school entrance off the parking lot.
Registration: $35 (lcms-lert.org)
Facilitators: David Ingwersen (Bethany, OP) & Bob Lowe (King of Kings, Gardner)
Christ Lutheran on-site Contact: Eric Brunkow, ebrunkow88@gmail.com
