Disaster Ministry Handbook

David M. Boan , Jamie D. Aten

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When disasters happen, people turn to local churches as centers for response and assistance. When floods or tornadoes devastate an area, or when shootings and violence shock a community, knowing what to do can be the difference between calm and chaos, courage and fear, life and death. But few churches plan in advance for what they should do— until the storm hits. Don't get caught unprepared. If a natural disaster or human tragedy strikes your community, your church can minister to the hurting. Jamie Aten and David Boan, codirectors of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute, provide a practical guide for disaster preparedness. Disaster ministry is a critically important work of the church, preparing for the unthinkable, providing relief to survivors, caring for the vulnerable and helping communities recover. Filled with resources for emergency planning and crisis management, this book provides best practices for local congregations. By taking action in advance, your church can help prevent harm and save lives during a disaster. The time to plan is now. Be prepared.

Properties

ISBN: 9780830897681
Producer:
InterVarsity Press
EAN: 9780830897681
Weight: 0.001kg
Binding:
Digital delivered electronically
File size: 1.4MB
Release Date: 02.04.2016
Language: English

Book contents

1. Introduction 2. Disaster Basics 3. Disasters, Community, and the Church 4. Getting Started 5. Planning 6. Response 7. Recovery 8. Providing Basic Disaster Spiritual and Emotional Care 9: Case Studies in Disaster Ministry 10. Conclusion Introduction Congregation Preparedness Plan Congregation Disaster Mission Congregational Goals Building Description Building Supplies and Safety Disaster Ministry Coordinator (DMC) Disaster Ministry Team Church Staff and Leadership Volunteers Risk Assessment Communication Plan Continuity of Ministries and Services Evacuation Plan Shelter in Place Church Go-Kit: Emergency Supplies Kit Injury/Incident Report Training and Exercises Congregants with Disaster-Related Skills/Certifications/Resources Plan Implementation Procedures Recognizing Common Disaster Survivor Stress Reactions Disaster Spiritual and Emotional Care Listening and Attending Skills How NOT to Provide Volunteer and Survivor Care Helping Volunteers Talk about Stress How to Refer Disaster Survivors for Mental Health Care Recognizing and Preventing Burnout in Yourself Strategies for Self-Care Acknowledgements Notes Permissions Information About the Authors About the Humanitarian Disaster Institute

Jamie D. Aten

Jamie D. Aten (PhD, Indiana State University) is the founder and codirector of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute, and Dr. Arthur P. Rech and Mrs. Jean May Rech Associate Professor of Psychology at Wheaton College (Wheaton, Illinois). Previously he served as the assistant director of the Katrina Research Center and as assistant professor of psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi. Aten has been awarded close to $2 million in external funding by numerous state, federal and nonprofit organizations for psychology of religion and disaster research. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and co-edited several books, including two American Psychological Association Books bestsellers. He is also an American Psychological Associations Division 36 (Psychology of Religion) Margaret Gorman Early Career Award winner and Mutual of America Merit Finalist Award winner.

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