02091cam a2200289 i 4500 5925 5925 890068290 OCoLC 20190111101737.0 150316s2016 ilu b 000 0 eng 2015010652 9780830841226 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0830841229 (pbk. : alk. paper) (OCoLC)890068290 (OCoLC)945563660 DLC eng rda DLC YDXCP BTCTA OCLCF BCT STU CIRBC WIO BDX pcc 363.34 A864D 363.34 A864D Aten, Jamie D Disaster ministry handbook / Jamie D. Aten and David M. Boan Downers Grove : InterVarsity Press, c2016 204 pages ; 26 cm Includes bibliographical references 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 Church work with disaster victims Online version: Aten, Jamie D. Disaster ministry handbook Downers Grove : InterVarsity Press, [2015] 9780830897681 (DLC) 2015012584 ddc BK 0 0 ddc 0 0 NFIC HMC HMC GEN 2019-01-11 840.00 0 363.34 A864D 006725 2019-01-11 00:00:00 2019-01-11 BK