In this episode we discuss...

• how your church should respond when shady people come through the door!
  • We've all had folks walk into our doors on a Sunday morning looking and acting strange!
  • What should we do in these scenarios?
  • Solutions!
    • Love them!
      • 1 Cor. 13.
    • Shepherd.
      • Guarding the flock should imply doing everything it takes to keep the people safe.
    • Showing hospitality means protecting those you’ve asked to attend the service.  
    • Trained security team.
      • Do a walk-thru, find vulnerable areas, clearly label entrance doors, hallways, classrooms, etc…
    • Child Safety.
      • Check-in, window in the doors, physical guard, and background checks.
    • Lock the church doors during the service, but keep a person nearby to let people in.
    • Have an easy way to communicate a concern you have to a security team member.
    • Engage shady people.
      • Ask questions, look in the eyes, etc.  
      • Have someone shadow them.

Links for our Top Two's:

• Robert Wuthnow's The Left Behind
• Pastor swap
• Homemade Hand Sanitizer
• Take your meetings on the road

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