Shattered Perception

Ok, maybe I am being a bit dramatic here.  I do find myself with the perception that churches in America have come to the realization that there is a need to have a security component in their churches list of ministries.  Then I talk with people either at a conference or after they find out what I do for a living and realize how wrong my perception really is.  I want to go into a conversation or situation optimistic and usually I go into a conversation overly optimistic.  I want to believe that with everything that has happened over the years, that there would not be the denial that is still seen in churches around the country.  Then there are people that are encouraging and thankful for what we are doing for churches all over the country.  My perception is a misplaced optimism that God reminds me of regularly.  That he has me doing what I do for a specific reason.  To help equip churches and ministries. 

I do get the opportunity to talk with people that do understand the need for security. These people or churches are at a variety of levels in their security development but with the same understanding that it needs to happen.  Many of these security minded people are looking for information and training on how to recruit, training, motivate and lead the people in their security ministry. 
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There are the other people that are in complete denial that anything will happen or if it does then it must have been God’s will.  They are usually charged up by their emotions with little ability to rationalize what they are communicating.  They feel that securing and protecting the people that are coming to worship is not necessary.  I often get to a point to where I Just listen and understand that they are just going to believe what they want to believe.  I sometimes can provide scripture reference going back to David regarding security for the church.  I have also challenged people to find scripture that supports their belief to which they realize that they can’t.  I fight the urge of bleating like a sheep to them.  I know that would not be a proper response of course, but it does bring me back to the reality that Jesus used sheep for a reason.  Like a friend of mine would say that you will never see a sheep act at a circus for a reason.

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