MINISTRY AWARENESS PROGRAM (MAP)
Complacency and denial are the Church’s greatest enemies when it comes to safety and security. Many are still blind to the threats facing the modern church. We no longer live in a society that respects the church and traditional family values.
These days it seems that it is completely permissible for the media, politicians and others to berate and even mistreat men and women of God. The spinoff from this is that there is a marked increase in criminal activity in our ministries.
God’s House is now experiencing the same types of crimes as any other business or community center. This number is likely to grow because of the Christian’s general trusting and giving nature.
Consider these statistics of crimes on church property from 2009.
7740 thefts: Theft is the most frequently reported crime on church property.
•3438 theft of church members’ small, easily stolen items
•1927 thefts of church’s larger objects and cash
•1431 thefts of vehicles ‘contents
•341 thefts of vehicles
•111 robberies
•492 fraud and embezzlement
•1742 assaults and acts of intimidation
•31 kidnappings
•272 reported cases of sexual crimes
•479 cases of drug crimes
There were 76 reported deadly force incidents on church property in 2015.
The numbers above only account for those crimes reported. There is little doubt that these numbers are actually significantly higher and growing. These crimes are occurring to churches all over the nation. And it would be foolish not to take the necessary steps to mitigate the risks at your church.
I recently read where a church had their riding lawnmower stolen for the second year in a row.
“Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me!”
How sad is it that the church neglected to take the necessary steps to deter a second $15,000 theft?
It only takes one person to get a Ministry Awareness Program (MAP) started. G-Square is here to help that happen. Being a MAP navigator is a unique calling. Navigators are companions of the captains of the ship (pastors) and protectors to the crew (congregation). Committed Navigators know the risks ministries face each day and have a strong drive to keep the ship afloat and aid the captain in keeping things on course.
At G-Square we have systems in place to help get your MAP started. Give us a call or register on-line to begin the protection that your ministry deserves.
These days it seems that it is completely permissible for the media, politicians and others to berate and even mistreat men and women of God. The spinoff from this is that there is a marked increase in criminal activity in our ministries.
God’s House is now experiencing the same types of crimes as any other business or community center. This number is likely to grow because of the Christian’s general trusting and giving nature.
Consider these statistics of crimes on church property from 2009.
7740 thefts: Theft is the most frequently reported crime on church property.
•3438 theft of church members’ small, easily stolen items
•1927 thefts of church’s larger objects and cash
•1431 thefts of vehicles ‘contents
•341 thefts of vehicles
•111 robberies
•492 fraud and embezzlement
•1742 assaults and acts of intimidation
•31 kidnappings
•272 reported cases of sexual crimes
•479 cases of drug crimes
There were 76 reported deadly force incidents on church property in 2015.
The numbers above only account for those crimes reported. There is little doubt that these numbers are actually significantly higher and growing. These crimes are occurring to churches all over the nation. And it would be foolish not to take the necessary steps to mitigate the risks at your church.
I recently read where a church had their riding lawnmower stolen for the second year in a row.
“Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me!”
How sad is it that the church neglected to take the necessary steps to deter a second $15,000 theft?
It only takes one person to get a Ministry Awareness Program (MAP) started. G-Square is here to help that happen. Being a MAP navigator is a unique calling. Navigators are companions of the captains of the ship (pastors) and protectors to the crew (congregation). Committed Navigators know the risks ministries face each day and have a strong drive to keep the ship afloat and aid the captain in keeping things on course.
At G-Square we have systems in place to help get your MAP started. Give us a call or register on-line to begin the protection that your ministry deserves.