Security Response

Scripture teaches us to confront:

The Wayward

Those who go their own away. When we are all running in one direction, they are running in the other.
Our Response:  Admonishment

The Worried

Those who are “fainthearted”, which means “small souled”. They resist change and live worried and discouraged.
Our Response:  Encouragement

The Weak

Those who easily slip into sin and often embarrass themselves and the church.
Our Response:  Restriction
1 Thessalonians
“You know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.”

“In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from every believer who is idle and disruptive and does not live according to the teaching you received from us. For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”

“We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat. And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.”

“Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed. Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.”

How To Respond To A Situation

Once an issue is observed, immediately notify a security team member.

For minor infractions, the security team will simply speak with the individual(s).

For more serious or repeated infractions, the most appropriate next steps will be determined, ranging from, but not limited to:
  • Closely observing the individual
  • Calling the individual in for a private meeting
  • Chaperoning the individual while he or she is on campus
  • Giving the individual an assigned seating section
  • Working with Executive Staff to determine status on Team Life and/or membership

For very serious infractions, the most appropriate next steps will be determined, ranging from, but not limited to:
  • Working with authorities to determine appropriate next steps
  • Banning the individual from church participation until acceptable reconciliation is obtained