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Houses of worship and faith based organizations have an unique role in our society. Within their "spheres of relationships," the faith community enjoys a special interaction with a broad range of individuals and families - from the young to the old and across the entire economic spectrum.
Because of this position, houses of worship and religious organizations can have a significant influence regarding preparedness and resiliency.
Since the morning of September 12, 2001, Lewis Saylor has delivered a positive message to clergy, lay leaders, and staff on the topics of:
INDIVIDUAL / FAMILY READINESS
COMMUNITY DISASTERS
INTERNAL EMERGENCIES
COOP - CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLANNING
COMP - CONTINUITY OF MINISTRY PLANNING
He currently serves on the Executive Committee (as Immediate Past President) of the Northern Virginia Regional Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and is also involved with the Faith Communities In Action Emergency Planning Steering Committee in Fairfax County, Virginia.
The Virginia Emergency Management Association recognized Lewis as the first person to be certified in Virginia as an Emergency Management Volunteer and later, honored him with their inaugrual "Volunteer Award" for his contribution to emergency management.
Lewis has built a career in planning, management, and community relations in ministry, business, healthcare, and political campaigns. His ministry background includes being the national executive director of a volunteer based chaplaincy program as well as working in the church. He achieved "fellow" status through the National Association of Church Business Administration. Lewis is currently the Church Administrative Officer for the National Presbyterian Church & Center in Washington, DC.
Based on his experience and research related to disasters, Lewis conducts workshops, writes, and speaks before local, regional, and national audiences for the sole purpose of creating a more prepared, more integrated, and more resilient faith community.
To learn more about preparedness for your judicatory body, house of worship, or faith based organization OR to obtain an overview of his publications, projects, and presentations, please contact Lewis.
jls@LewisSaylor.com
www.LewisSaylor.com
PO Box 1101, Centreville, VA 20122
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