Central Asia Summit

November 12-14, 2008

Marietta, GA

Security Guidelines

Please read the following carefully. In order to participate in this conference you must commit to abide by these security guidelines and sign your name.

Working in Central Asia presents many challenges, not the least of which is the issue of security. That is, security for our personnel and for those nationals in Central Asia with whom they are working and sharing the Good News. Governments and/or factions of the population in every country represented in Central Asia are proactively seeking to identify Christian workers and their national partners. This identification can lead to harassment, abuse, imprisonment, expulsion and even death. Undoubtedly you will hear amazing stories of how the Holy Spirit is pouring Himself out in this part of the world; and you will want to share those stories. However, we ask you to use prudence, discretion and caution as you share. Your participation in protecting these workers and believers is paramount in the expansion of the Gospel.

Guidelines:

  1. Materials presented, information shared, and the names of personnel serving in Central Asia are to be considered confidential. Please do not share specific details in any broad-based communication outlet, unless you have the expressed permission of the respective person(s).
  2. Please do not share the names of workers, agencies or national believers outside the environment of the Central Asia partnership without approval from those individuals or Central Asia regional leadership.
  3. Do not leave files, papers, or reports related to the conference unattended during the meetings, even in your hotel rooms.
  4. Whenever sharing information related to Central Asia and/or our personnel via mailings, telephone calls, fax or e-mail, please use the highest level of security awareness, even within the US.
  5. Any reference to national believers or national churches in Central Asia must be without details like names, specific geographical locations or numbers of believers or churches.
  6. When traveling in Central Asia, please do not carry any information that would disclose your connection as a Central Asia partner or indicate an association with the International Mission Board.
  7. Photography or videography of any personnel or stateside leadership attending the conference is not permitted without the expressed permission of all those photographed.
  8. Audio recording of any session is not permitted.