Life Safety Team

Vision

To build and maintain a robust and qualified team to help ensure the safety and freedom of religion of our entire congregation – from the pastoral staff to the women, men and children attending various activities on the church premises. This involves accountability within the team, assisting the team as needed and recruiting new personnel to strengthen the team.

Mission

We are responsible for serving to protect life and property so that our members can freely and without worry Grow in God, Discover Truth and Share Life. As such, Life Safety will be on duty for weekly services and special events. We are charged to monitor activities and property, immediately communicate concerns/sound the alarm, render aid and contain the scene until command and control is assumed by civil law enforcement or other competent authority or order is otherwise restored.

Sheepdog Creed

As a Sheepdog, I am a companion to shepherds and a protector of the flock. My fundamental calling is to support and protect the Church; to aid pastors in watching over their congregations (Acts 20:28), to safeguard lives and property, to maintain order; and to be an instrument for Peace and Security so all people may gather in Jesus’ name to pray, worship and study in a sanctuary of safety and security (Psalms 5:11). I will keep my life temperate and above reproach, maintaining self-control in the face of danger and temptation; I will be respectable and hospitable (1 Timothy 3:2); honoring others above myself and being constantly mindful of their welfare (Romans 12:10). I will be well-trained; technically and tactically proficient; disciplined, physically and mentally tough, ready to meet the challenges of my calling: executing justice and mercy for God. To my congregation and pastor, I promise sustained, just and honorable support. I promise to be a professional, courteous and kind. I promise to always be ready to respond to emergency situations and to engage threats to the Church. To my Lord and Master, I promise to find my Peace and Strength in You Alone, to Study Frequently, Pray Continuously, Worship Constantly and Love You Eternally, for I am a Servant and Guardian of the Kingdom of God. (Psalms 28:7, 127:1).