Church Leader Carries Gun out of Fear of Police

From: Globe Gazette

MASON CITY — The Rev. Shane Philpott carries a gun because of his fear of some members of the Mason City Police Department.

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Note: I found this to be an interesting article. It seems that the church Reverend is carrying a gun out of fear of his own police department. I understand that the police department may have done some things wrong in this story; however, it only strengthens the point that working hard at creating a working relationship between your church and its first responders is of extreme importance.