A Basic LERT Training class will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Overland Park, KS. Participants will be introduced to the LCMS Disaster Response program and learn the basic nature of disasters, the opportunities to respond to personal needs in such disasters and how as Christians can support families, congregations and the public, as the hands and feet of Jesus during trying times. In addition, we will talk about and help your team process how LERT teams stay active between disasters/critical incidents.
A registration fee of $25 per person or $40 for couples helps cover the cost of lunch, training materials and LERT T-shirt.
Please make check out to Bethany Lutheran Church and send registrations fees to Bethany Lutheran Church, 9101 Lamar Ave, Overland Park, KS 66207 before JUNE 23RD. Please note "LERT Training July 8, 2023" on your check. Walk-ins are welcome on a limited basis as materials will be limited.
Questions? Please contact DJ Johnson kckjohn92@gmail.com OR Donna Williams at ksddrc@gmail.com
How long will training last?
The course will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Please arrive by 8:30am to complete registration and sign in.
Training event is facilitated by: NE Training Team-Gardner
Lunch will be provided.
What will we study?
There are three main sections:
1) An introduction to the LCMS Disaster Response program
2) Congregation preparedness: I'm a trained LERT volunteer......now what?
3) Lutheran Early Response Teams: Who we are. What we do and why. How we function.
Who can be trained?
Anyone 14 years and older who is interested is welcome to attend this LERT training session and will receive certification as LCMS LERT volunteers. You will receive your certificate of participation, volunteer ID card, and T-shirt from LCMS Disaster Response after the training is complete. Your LERT trainer will distribute all the LERT materials.
