47 min
Church Safety in the 21st Century The Reformed Deacon
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- Christianity
This is it—your one-stop-shop for church safety!
In this episode, Matt Butler, elder at Lake Sherwood OPC, Orlando, Florida shares with us his nearly thirty-year law enforcement knowledge and experience. Matt discusses the reasons for having a plan, how to begin to create a plan, and what the most important steps should be in implementing a plan. Even if you hadn't considered a church safety plan before, chances are you will now!
Included in this episode:
Biblical reasons to have a church security plan John 10:11-13Church safety policy sample provided by MattContact Matt ButlerAbout Matt:
Matt joined the Sheriff's Office in Orange County in Orlando in 1992 at 21 years old. Coming up on 30 years in July of next year, he's done a variety of things that has informed how he sees church security and the physical protection of the flock. Matt served on the SWAT team for 20 years, starting as an operator, he moved all the way up to assistant commander. He has been in investigations and narcotics and is currently assigned as a director of the Fusion Center, and also, the head of the intelligence unit. He deals with local and state issues, along with national and international issues.
You can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org. Make sure to send us some feedback on your podcast player or ask a diaconal question by going to OPCCDM.org.
This is it—your one-stop-shop for church safety!
In this episode, Matt Butler, elder at Lake Sherwood OPC, Orlando, Florida shares with us his nearly thirty-year law enforcement knowledge and experience. Matt discusses the reasons for having a plan, how to begin to create a plan, and what the most important steps should be in implementing a plan. Even if you hadn't considered a church safety plan before, chances are you will now!
Included in this episode:
Biblical reasons to have a church security plan John 10:11-13Church safety policy sample provided by MattContact Matt ButlerAbout Matt:
Matt joined the Sheriff's Office in Orange County in Orlando in 1992 at 21 years old. Coming up on 30 years in July of next year, he's done a variety of things that has informed how he sees church security and the physical protection of the flock. Matt served on the SWAT team for 20 years, starting as an operator, he moved all the way up to assistant commander. He has been in investigations and narcotics and is currently assigned as a director of the Fusion Center, and also, the head of the intelligence unit. He deals with local and state issues, along with national and international issues.
You can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org. Make sure to send us some feedback on your podcast player or ask a diaconal question by going to OPCCDM.org.
47 min