Protecting Our Gatherings: An Official Statement from CONVO Leadership
Official Statement from Pastor Craig Dyson and CONVO Leadership:
In light of recent events where a church in Minneapolis was stormed and disrupted by leftist protesters and fake journalists, CONVO Church wants to clearly communicate our position and how we will protect our gatherings.
We strongly condemn any attempt to disrupt a church service for any reason. The purpose of our gatherings is to worship God, disciple believers, and share the gospel. These gatherings are protected by law, but even if they were not, we would not allow them to be interrupted.
More importantly, it is not a Christian virtue to tolerate unsafe, abusive, or violent behaviors. We protect the environments for families and generations to worship together. Meekness is not weakness. Hateful and disruptive attempts will be met with swift and deliberate actions. We are committed to showing God’s love while also exercising strength and responsibility in protecting our church and people.
CONVO Church has an organized Safety Team led by law enforcement officers and trained church members who serve to protect our worship center and children’s areas, and to be first responders for emergency needs in the church. They are authorized to take swift, appropriate action to stop and remove any individual or group attempting to disrupt our services.
Firearms are not permitted in the building without authorization. Open carry is not allowed on church property except for uniformed officers or approved Safety Team members. Anyone wishing to legally conceal carry must first speak with a Safety Team member for approval. If you desire to be a part of the solution and protection of our church, then you need to complete ENGAGE and sign up for our Safety Team. Any law enforcement present, in the event of a disruption, may engage as a de facto member of the Safety Team and is permitted to take action with the existing Safety Team.
If a disruption occurs, we ask all members and guests to remain calm and follow instructions. Please do not intervene—allow the Safety Team to do their job.
We will not be intimidated or bullied. We will love our enemies, pray for those who persecute us, bless those who curse us, and at the same time faithfully steward and protect our people and gatherings as we worship God together. The mission of the church will go forth.
In light of recent events where a church in Minneapolis was stormed and disrupted by leftist protesters and fake journalists, CONVO Church wants to clearly communicate our position and how we will protect our gatherings.
We strongly condemn any attempt to disrupt a church service for any reason. The purpose of our gatherings is to worship God, disciple believers, and share the gospel. These gatherings are protected by law, but even if they were not, we would not allow them to be interrupted.
More importantly, it is not a Christian virtue to tolerate unsafe, abusive, or violent behaviors. We protect the environments for families and generations to worship together. Meekness is not weakness. Hateful and disruptive attempts will be met with swift and deliberate actions. We are committed to showing God’s love while also exercising strength and responsibility in protecting our church and people.
CONVO Church has an organized Safety Team led by law enforcement officers and trained church members who serve to protect our worship center and children’s areas, and to be first responders for emergency needs in the church. They are authorized to take swift, appropriate action to stop and remove any individual or group attempting to disrupt our services.
Firearms are not permitted in the building without authorization. Open carry is not allowed on church property except for uniformed officers or approved Safety Team members. Anyone wishing to legally conceal carry must first speak with a Safety Team member for approval. If you desire to be a part of the solution and protection of our church, then you need to complete ENGAGE and sign up for our Safety Team. Any law enforcement present, in the event of a disruption, may engage as a de facto member of the Safety Team and is permitted to take action with the existing Safety Team.
If a disruption occurs, we ask all members and guests to remain calm and follow instructions. Please do not intervene—allow the Safety Team to do their job.
We will not be intimidated or bullied. We will love our enemies, pray for those who persecute us, bless those who curse us, and at the same time faithfully steward and protect our people and gatherings as we worship God together. The mission of the church will go forth.
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