Church Attacks Rise over 80% in Two Years

Church Attacks Rise over 80% in Two Years

National Religious Broadcasters Approves CRT Resolution

U.S. Declares Burmese War on Religious Minorities - Genocide

WI Supervisor: Remove Pledge of Allegiance as Divisive

CA Youth Pastor Killed in Hate Crime at Gas Station

DOMESTIC

Family Hides after Church Attack

WI Supervisor: Remove Pledge of Allegiance as Divisive

NH Pastor Charged with Child Pornography 

WI Suspect Arrested in Church Arson 

National Religious Broadcasters Approves CRT Resolution

Church Burglary Investigated

NY Church Stabbing causes Shut Down

Church Create Program to Heal Families from Gun Violence

MS Family Hides after Church Shooting

NJ Church Fire Under Investigation

TX Missions Augments Security after Break Ins

MD Church Burglaries Reported

CA Youth Pastor Killed in Hate Crime at Gas Station 

INTERNATIONAL

Violent Attacks on India’s Christians Shatter Lives 

U.S. Declares Burmese War on Religious Minorities Genocide

Alberta Boosts Church Security Funding

Silent Slaughter of Nigerian Christians Continues

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Let’s PRAY!

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV

LORD our God, our Maker and lover of our souls, again we thank you for Who You are! Selah–we pause and ponder Your infinite capability with wonder and awe. Father, we stand on Your Word to Joshua as it instructs us today to follow Your command to be strong and courageous, with the knowledge that You will be with us every step of the way as we invite you daily to lead us step by step. We gain confidence because You are never surprised, slumbering or too busy for us, being constantly with us in every concern and battle. Thus we declare we believe You and resist enemy temptations to bring fear and discouragement because we have You the Great I AM with us every single moment of every day. Jesus the Christ in and through You we come with submission to Almighty. AMEN

Join Christian intercessors on Tuesday, April 5th, for the launch of CEN’s

 “For Such a Time as This!” Monthly Prayer Calls 

TUESDAY April 5 

8 PM ET/7CT/6MT/5PT

• CEN Founder and President Mary Marr, a faith advisor to The U.S. Department of Homeland Security for two decades, will share threats and risks facing Christians today around the globe.

• CEN’s National Prayer Officer Lisa Crump, former national executive of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, will facilitate a time of prayer for the Christian community at large to be ready for these uncertain times and for those facing persecution, attacks, or threats globally AND locally.
  

• CEN National Care Officer Major Don Gilger of The Salvation Army, former TSA Secretary for Business Administration for the Eastern European Territory - Moldova, Ukraine, Romania and Georgia will share urgent prayer needs and how to care in the midst of the death and destruction.
  
  

Sign Up “For Such a Time as This!” Monthly Prayer Zoom Calls to receive your FREE copy of ReadyChristian and other helpful resources to pray in these uncertain times!

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    Get READY!

Concerned about the increase in attacks on Christians? God gave us a blueprint to be READY to respond. Will you Be Aware, Ready, and There sharing the Hope of Christ amid the escalating confusion and chaos? We are stronger together than we are separate. Join other Christians!

SIGN UP for CEN’s FREE ReadyChristian Training which includes:

• Comprehensive Readiness to Respond Assessments 

Measures your ability to replace fear with Hope and confidence.

• ‘Up to the Minute’ Subject Expert Conference Calls 

Provides timely incident-specific life-saving action steps. 

• Christian Readiness Training Manual

            Provides a self-study guide to respond to crisis with other Christians

• When Lightning Strikes Video Training 

Prepares you to recognize and remember how to avoid danger. Watch trailer HERE

Learn how you can bring ACTIVE Assailants video training into your home, church, or city group by contacting CEN’s National Safety Security Officer TODAY! dan.graeber@christianemergencynetwork.net 

___________________________________________________________________________________ Be THERE!

Be AWARE, READY and THERE Sharing the Hope of Christ!

ReadyChristian

ReadyChurch 

ReadyCity

Share Helpful Resources:

Active Shooter Preparedness 

ACTIVE Assailant Response 

Active Shooter Planning and Response Guide 

Active Shooter: What You Can Do Online Course 

Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships

Employee Vigilance Through the Power of Hello  

Fire as a Weapon

House of Worship Website

Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA)

Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment Tool 

Hometown Security 

If You See Something, Say Something®  

Insider Threat Guide

Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship Security Guide and Fact Sheet

Protect Your Privacy

Preventing Targeted Violence Against Faith Communities

Protecting Your Church from Vandalism 

Ransomware Guide

Responding to Civil Unrest

Securing Soft Targets and Crowded Places 

Security Guide

Security Fact Sheet

School Safety and Security 

Securing Public Gatherings

Ten Reasons why Churches are Soft Targets

School Security Guide 

CEN ALERTS, Advisories, ACTIVE Threat News, and FAQs provide timely actionable information to help you be AWARE - READY and THERE sharing Christ for such a time as this! 

CEN’s Weekly ACTIVE Threat News provides a weekly summary and analysis of threats and risks to the Christian community, in addition to expert training, guidance, and resources for Christian organizations with 24-hour monitoring for regular coordination with law enforcement and local emergency management. CEN has served with the DHS National Faith-based Advisory Boards for twenty-plus years because this security and emergency service help Christian organizations keep apprised of every warning, potential threat, and incident of concern.

“Be READY to give an answer for the Hope of Christ within you.” 

I Peter 3:15

Stand with CEN's Dr Ed Smith Sharing the Hope of Christ in the Ukraine!

CEN National Share Officer Dr Edward Smith, a seasoned field Chaplain experienced and trained in crisis response,  will be wearing many “Caps of Compassion” as he leads the humanitarian aid missions on behalf of Christian partners to assist Ukrainian Refugees in Poland and those trapped in the Ukraine. 

Dr Smith will depart on April 11-22 for Warsaw, Poland and will be embedded with a humanitarian Christian aid group with 7-trucks mobilizing critical humanitarian resources and supplies. 

Dr Smith will have the opportunity as a CEN ReadyChristian Chaplain to minister to responders, refugees and ministry partners on the ground. 

His first trip will be to assess the overall humanitarian situation and personally vet the distribution points with an incredible network of responding partnerships!

In the spirit of biblically aligned collaboration and  unity Dr Smith will be representing the Christian Emergency Network, Crisis Response Ministries, and Mission Harvest America with his caps and uniforms of compassion as he puts the love of Christ boots on the ground. 

Will you commit to stand with Dr. Smith in prayer?

“He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.” Psalm 112: 7-8

Will you consider supporting Dr. Ed Smith on his CEN mission to respond to those affected by the war in the Ukraine by praying, tangibly caring, and sharing the Hope of Jesus? Go to CEN GIVING Today!

Feel like the World is Spinning Out of Control?

 

Feel like the world is spinning out of control? Concerned about increased attacks on our freedoms and faith? Seeing more chaos and hopelessness at every turn? Heartbroken over the devastation in Ukraine? Scripture says:

For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" Esther 4:14

Don’t remain silent giving sanction to sin! This is a defining hour for Christian leadership and you have an important role. First, Be AWARE and READY yourself. Then, lead others in prayer by joining CEN’s:

“For Such a Time as This!” Monthly Prayer Calls

TUESDAY April 5 

8 PM ET/7CT/6MT/5PT 

On Tuesday, April 5th you will hear timely biblical insights about recent events from CEN Founder and President Mary Marr, a faith community advisor to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for two decades on the threats and risks facing Christians today around the globe to help you pray fervently.

You will hear what is actually happening on the ground in Eastern Europe from CEN National Care Officer Major Don Gilger of The Salvation Army, former Secretary for Business Administration for the Eastern European Territory - Moldova, Ukraine, Romania and Georgia on the urgent prayer and care needs of those bringing the Hope of Christ in the midst of death and destruction. He will share up to the minute news and the Christian response to help you respond in prayer with tangible acts of love. 

CEN’s National Prayer Officer, former executive for the National Day of Prayer Task Force Lisa Crump, will facilitate a time of prayer for the Christian community at large to be ready in these uncertain times and for those facing persecution, attacks or threats globally AND locally.

Sign Up for “For Such a Time as This!” Monthly Prayer Calls When you sign up you’ll also receive a FREE copy of the ReadyChristian Training Guide and other helpful resources to pray and lead others in prayer for such a time as this. 

Please forward this CEN Advisory LINK so others may join you!

    

DHS CISA Addresses Increased Cyber Threats to FB Community

Christian Emergency Network Safety Security Officer Kurt Jordan attended the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Unclassified Broad Stakeholder Call on March 22, 2022 and submitted the following information for those responsible in securing their churches, ministries and facilities.

Assistant Director of DHS Department CISA Engagement Division and the FBI hosted the call to highlight the impacts of the current Russia-Ukraine conflict and its potential impacts on the U.S. Homeland by disruptive cyber incidents. All forms of U.S. infrastructure, emergency management and law enforcement were represented on the call.

Recommendations include:

Employ “See Something, Say Something” with any cybersecurity issues, questionable emails, loss of service etc. Take action to proactively prepare for any, all threats against the homeland.

Report Now - Never hesitate to contact DHS or FBI immediately and at first notice. The sharing of information is vital for U.S. Collective Cyber Defense.

Organizations should report anomalous cyber activity and/or cyber incidents 24/7 to:
report@cisa.gov or (888) 282-0870

Share Responsibility - Take all information from physical computers, and consider storing them in Cloud storage with the most robust of security applications.

Take Steps Now - CISA offers guidelines and recommendations on how to protect your business or family go to: SHIELDS UP

                                                                    
    

Ukrainian Pastor: "Repent of Evil Deeds!"

 

HEADLINES:

• Ukrainian Pastor: ‘Repent of Evil Deeds’ 
• FBI: Violent Extremists Threatening Faith Communities
• 2nd Grader Punished for Sharing Faith on Playground
• Law Requires Christian Drs Participate in Dr Assisted Suicides
• Teacher Suspended for Not Using Transgender Pronouns 

DOMESTIC

Violent Extremists Continue to Threaten Faith Communities

TX Church Asks For Prayer for Peace on the U.S. Mexico Border

CT Church Arsonist under Dark demonic Influence

Suspect in Custody over Church Arson Charges 

Congress FBI give Testimonies on House of Worship Violent Threats

CA Mayor Declares Chick Fil A a Public Nuisance

WA School Punishes 2nd Grader for Sharing Gospel on Playground

FL Teen Sues School Over Faith Discrimination

CA Law Requires Christian Doctors Participate in Dr Assisted Suicide 

KS Teacher Suspended for not using Transgender Pronouns

IL: Man Charged After Ukrainian Church Attack

Church Fire Arsonists Charged in Brewster

INTERNATIONAL

Ukrainian Pastor Preaches Hope and Repentance Amid the Ruins

Christian Missionary Abducted by Russians in Ukraine

CBN Missionary Abducted in Mariupol Ukraine

Choosing Christ under Duress in India

Church Worker Killed in Kidnapping of Priest in Nigeria

Iraqi Christian Murdered after Sharing Faith on Tik Tok

Alberta Boosts Funding for Church Security

Coptic Christians Murdered and Mutilated

Indian Christians Fear Rise in Hindu Violence

Indian Hindus Trying to Kill Christian Pastor/wife

Islamists Kill Three Christians in Nigeria

Uganda: Muslims Kill Christian Evangelist in Open Air Event

Suspect in Church Arson Claims Witchcraft

Crackdown on Churches

Russian Believers Fear Conscription

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Let’s PRAY!

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13

Jesus in You we come with thanksgiving that You came and changed everything for us to enter into the gates of Heaven. We treasure Your Word preserved for us to know You LORD and worship You. In Your sovereignty, You know humanity needs Hope and You embody it.  We receive the joy and peace You give by believing in You, knowing and obeying You as You lead us ever closer into eternity. Help us grow our trust in You above any other source. To Your glory. AMEN

 “For Such a Time as This!” Monthly Prayer Calls 

TUESDAY April 5 

8 PM ET/7CT/6MT/5PT  

• CEN Founder and President Mary Marr, an advisor to The U.S. Department of Homeland Security for two decades, will share threats and risks facing Christians today around the globe. 

• CEN’s National Prayer Officer Lisa Crump, former national leader of National Day of Prayer Task Force, will facilitate a time of prayer for the Christian community at large to be ready for these uncertain times and for those facing persecution, attacks or threats globally AND locally.

• CEN National Care Officer Major Don Gilger of The Salvation Army, former TSA Secretary for Business Administration for the Eastern European Territory - Moldova, Ukraine, Romania and Georgia will share urgent prayer needs in the midst of the death and destruction.  

Sign Up “For Such a Time as This!” Monthly Prayer Zoom Calls to receive a FREE copy of ReadyChristian and other helpful resources to pray in these uncertain times!

____________________________________________________________________________

    Get READY!

Concerned about the increase in attacks on Christians? God gave us a blueprint to be READY to respond. Will you Be Aware, Ready and There sharing the Hope of Christ amid the escalating confusion and chaos? We are stronger together than we are separately. Join other Christians!

SIGN UP for CEN’s FREE ReadyChristian Training which includes:

• Comprehensive Readiness to Respond Assessments 

Measures your ability to replace fear with Hope and confidence.

• ‘Up to the Minute’ Subject Expert Conference Calls 

Provides timely incident-specific life-saving action steps. 

• Christian Readiness Training Manual

            Provides a self-study guide to respond to crisis with other Christians

• When Lightning Strikes Video Training 

Prepares you to recognize and remember how to avoid danger. Watch trailer HERE

Learn how you can bring ACTIVE Assailants video training into your home, church or city group by contacting CEN’s National Safety Security Officer TODAY!  dan.graeber@christianemergencynetwork.net 

___________________________________________________________________________________

    Be THERE!

Be AWARE, READY and THERE Sharing the Hope of Christ!

ReadyChristian

ReadyChurch 

ReadyCity

Share Helpful Resources:

Active Shooter Preparedness 

ACTIVE Assailant Response 

Active Shooter Planning and Response Guide 

Active Shooter: What You Can Do Online Course 

Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships

Employee Vigilance Through the Power of Hello  

Fire as a Weapon

House of Worship Website

Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA)

Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment Tool 

Hometown Security 

If You See Something, Say Something®  

Insider Threat Guide

Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship Security Guide and Fact Sheet

Protect Your Privacy

Preventing Targeted Violence Against Faith Communities

Protecting Your Church from Vandalism 

Ransomware Guide

Responding to Civil Unrest

Securing Soft Targets and Crowded Places 

Security Guide

Security Fact Sheet

School Safety and Security 

Securing Public Gatherings

Ten Reasons why Churches are Soft Targets

School Security Guide 

CEN ALERTS, Advisories, ACTIVE Threat News, and FAQs provide timely actionable information to help you be AWARE - READY and THERE sharing Christ for such a time as this! 

CEN’s Weekly ACTIVE Threat News provides a weekly summary and analysis of threats and risks to the Christian community, in addition to expert training, guidance and resources for Christian organizations with 24-hour monitoring for regular coordination with law enforcement and local emergency management. CEN has served with the DHS National Faith-based Advisory Boards for twenty plus years because this security and emergency service helps Christian organizations keep apprised of every warning, potential threat, and incident of concern.

“Be READY to give an answer for the Hope of Christ within you.” 

I Peter 3:15