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Dec 9
Christian Organizations Under Attack: Gunmen Kill at Least Three in Separate Shootings

In two separate locations in Colorado, Christian organizations were under attack, as gunmen opened fire and killed at least three people.

After hearing of the shooting at Arvada, a Denver suburb, which killed two Youth With a Mission (YWAM) people; one the director of hospitality, 26-year-old Tiffany Johnson, from Minnesota, and 23-year-old Philip Crouse from Alaska, leadership at New Life Church beefed up security. That decision may have save a lot of lives, as about 12 hours later a gunmen entered the premises and opened fire.

In the case of New Life, one person was killed, and three other wounded, according to most stories. There have been a lot of conflicting stories that have to be sorted out before we know the details of what really happened. But this is the most accurate I've been able to find.

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AP Photo

There have been two different stories here: one, that the gunman was killed by an armed church security guard, and second, a suspect was in custody.

The major point I want to make in this post is the actions taken by the leadership of New Life Church that may have saved a lot of lives.

First, they saw the potential threat, through a possible copycat incident or maybe even someone with hatred for Christian organizations and people. Second, they took action in response to the potential threat, which again, probably saved a number of lives.

While most of us as business leaders won't be called to make these types of life and death decisions, it is important to know that these types of situations are real, and could happen at any time. Preparing for real threats, whether of this type or other potential tragedies, is definitely a part of the world we live in - including business.

We can't think in terms that it could never happen to us. These actions prove it can.

The response isn't to panic or be in fear, but to have some contingency plans in place in case of major emergencies. We owe it to our people.

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