| Disaster Ministry Handbook Contributor(s): Aten, Jamie D. (Author), Boan, David M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0830841229 ISBN-13: 9780830841226 Publisher: IVP OUR PRICE: $27.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources - Religion | Christian Ministry - Counseling & Recovery - Social Science | Disasters & Disaster Relief |
| Dewey: 363.34 |
| LCCN: 2015010652 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.9" W x 9.8" (0.80 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description:
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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Aten, Jamie D.: - 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 (Illinois). Previously he served as the assistant director of the Katrina Research Center, and his research focuses on the psychology of religion and disasters, with an emphasis on equipping faith-based groups to prepare for and respond to disasters.Boan, David M.: - David M. Boan (PhD, Biola University) is associate professor of psychology at Wheaton College and codirector of the college's Humanitarian Disaster Institute, where he leads basic and applied research on international relief efforts. He is the author of many peer-reviewed publications and lives with his wife, Andrea, and two children in Wheaton, Illinois. |