OVERVIEW Find key insights into how to care for your church when tragedy strikes. Whether you're dealing with the untimely death of an adult church member, a teen's suicide, or the devastating loss of a child, you'll find the practical pastoral guidance you need to handle these tough and emotional situations. This download provides basic principles to help all churches prepare for a crises including how to develop and train a crisis response team. This download also helps you understand the legal risks involved in counseling church members after a tragedy occurs. TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW In the Wake of a Tragedy Ministering to members in the valley. By Jeff Hanna ASSESSMENT Dealing with a Church Tragedy Are you prepared? By Jeff Hanna How To Crisis Ready Tragedies are inevitable but never expected. When the next one occurs, will your church be strengthened or shattered? By Mel Lawrenz HOW TO Drafting a Crisis Team Prepare your staff to respond. By Dennis Kasper HOW TO When a Child Dies What you can do to help grieving parents By Cinda Gorman THE LEGAL SIDE Counseling Risks 101 Offering compassionate care after a tragedy is a valuable ministry, but it doesn't come without its dangers. By Richard R. Hammar FOR PASTORS Crisis Situations Even though I can't predict when a tragedy may occur, I can learn to be prepared. By Gary Gulbranson FOR YOUTH PASTORS Saving Suicidal Teenagers Warning signals from the young and vulnerable. By Jolene L. Roehlkepartain LEADER'S GUIDE Resource Center Quick tips and recommended resources. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type: Download Pages:38 RELATED PRODUCTS Medical Emergency Preparation Preparing Your Church for Any Emergency |
