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As I watched TV over the last several days of the shootings in Nebraska and Colorado; I am reminded of my past as a protector of our nation while serving in the United States Secret Service. I realized that the young men of our nation need the ministry of Champions as they cry out to be rescued before we have more of these incidents.
Each of the shootings involved youth who were disenfranchised, had a feeling of rejection, and were acting out of desperation, hopelessness, and a violent expression of suicide by gun. The security volunteer who shot the violator in Colorado probably saved many lives by her actions of responding to the problem, but the actual shot that took his life was self inflicted according to the police.
As men of God, we have to be aware of the signs of the times and the
indicators of potential problems. I believe the proliferation of
violent video games has de-sensitized our youth and combined with their
rejection and depression, this creates a disaster waiting to happen.
Guarding our houses of worship is only part of the answer, we need
the keen eyes of those dedicated to keeping a secure setting, but we
also need men who are able to rescue our youth from a disastrous
future. This can only happen with the power of God and a passion in us
to pursue His Presence to make a difference in a cruel and violent
world. We have to be able to see our youth as God sees them and become
the fathers and mentors that are so desperately needed.
God gave
me a security background in protection and conducting security surveys
as well as a passion for ministry to men. Whether it is structuring
ushers and security teams for a church or protecting the leaders of the
world, it is helpful to identify potential problems as well as making
all the right plans for safety and evacuation. If churches or pastors
need my assistance or consultation for their venues, then do not
hesitate to call upon me. The events in Colorado Springs showed that
being diligent and having a plan is paramount in saving lives in a
violent situation.
The answer is not only in physical security
but also in the spiritual needs of the men of a church to rise up and
change a world. That is why I believe Champions are needed in every
church. We need to build a strong ministry to men that you will attract
the younger generations of men and then we are able to make a
difference in their lives. Young people are crying out for a fathers
blessing and approval. They want to have borders and discipline but do
not know how to ask or operate within it. Champions' builds biblically
masculine men that are able to step in with God's love to strengthen
the generations that follow.
Yes we need a secure environment but
we also need the security of a father's love, understanding of a
mother's compassion, and the camaraderie of a band of brothers. We are
going to see more violence unless we step up our compassion for this
world and have a boldness of spirit to act as God designed us. We have
to be outspoken but we must follow that with actions.
Please pray
for our nation, but also pray for your local communities with a renewed
fervency to stem the tide of Godlessness and malaise. This Christmas
Season we need to remember the hope of the world, Jesus Christ and the
message He wants us to spread of hope, good will, and love of mankind.
Thoughts from the Founders Desk,
Chuck Brewster
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