Help and Hope: Disaster Preparedness and Response Tools for Congregations

by Amy Gopp, Brandon Gilvin

Overview

Joplin. Aurora. New York/New Jersey. Newtown. Whether the disaster is natural or created by humans, churches respond by providing sanctuary, hope, and practical aid. Pulled from accounts of lay persons and "pastors in disasters," Help and Hope provides practical applications for nonprofessionals and volunteers from faith communities who want to help prepare for and respond to disasters. This book is designed with utility in mind, with key websites, useful lists of contact information, and space for your own notes. Help and Hope prepares you to be, literally, the shelter from the storm.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780827214996
Publisher:	Chalice Press
Publication date:	04/30/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

The Rev. Amy Gopp responds to her calling to the work of Christ by serving as a global activist and peacemaker-one who through dynamic preaching and creative teaching urges God's people to engage in compassionate service that imbues hope and empowerment for all. An ordained minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Amy was Executive Director for Week of Compassion, the relief, refugee, and development ministry fund of the Disciples church. She currently serves as the director of member relations and pastoral care for Church World Service Global.

Brandon Gilvin currently serves as the associate director for Week of Compassion, the relief, refugee, and development ministry fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He is the author of Solving the DaVinci Code Mystery and co-wrote Wisdom from the Five People You Meet in Heaven with Rev. Heather Godsey. He has worked in congregational ministry and with ecumenical organizations based in Nairobi, Kenya and Toronto, Canada.

Table of Contents

Foreword Donna Den viii

Preface Amy Gopp x

The Expected Unexpected

1 Prepare to Be Changed: What Happens to a Disaster-Affected Congregation Jill Cameron Michel 2

2 Hurricanes and Lilies: Glimpses of God When Disaster Strikes José F. Morales Jr. 7

3 Where Your Treasure Is: Stewardship and Disaster Response Johnny Wray 15

4 Faith at Work around the World: A Perspective on International Disasters Chris Herlinger 20

When Anderson Cooper Is in Town: Right after the Disaster

5 When the Phones Don't Work Tyler Whipkey 28

6 The Role of the Media Following a Disaster Matt Hackworth 34

7 Nothing Like That Could Ever Happen Here: Lessons Learned from Sandy Hook Anne Coffman 40

8 Knowing When to Stay and When to Go: A Guide to Volunteering Josh Baird 46

Once the Cameras Leave: Long-Term Recovery

9 The Long-Term Recovery Process and Your Faith Community: Some Starting Points Josh Baird Sandra Kennedy-Owes 54

10 Creating Holy Space for Volunteer Efforts Susan Lasalle 62

11 How Vulnerable Populations Are Affected by Disasters Ruama Camp 65

12 Environmental Issues and Disaster Recovery Jordan Bles 69

13 When Disaster Hits Home: A Pastoral Response Jay Hartley 72

Providing the Eye in the Storm: Perspectives on Psychosocial Care and Disaster Response

14 The Importance of Spiritual and Emotional Care Mary Hughes Gaudreau 78

15 What Faith Communities Need to Know: An Evidence-based Approach to Stress and Trauma Care Lisa Hale 74

16 Ensuring Resiliency in Children after a Disaster Judy Bezon-Braune 91

17 "Hurt People Hurt Other People": A Trauma-Sensitive Disaster Response Model Elaine Zook Barge 98

The Congregational Toolkit: Community Resources

18 Building Networks and Utilizing Community Resources Lura Cayton 104

19 Systems and Supplies: Some Lists and Tasks for Preparing Your Congregation for a Disaster Barry Shade Brian Crousure 110

20 What Can Denominational Agencies and Parachurch Organizations Offer? A Case Study Christy Smith 120

Worship Materials

21 Good News in the Face of Bad News: A Bible Study for Groups and Individuals Bonnie Osei-Frimpong 131

22 Sample Resources for Post-Disaster Worship Bonnie Osei-Frimpong 140

Imitation to Communion Johnny Wray 141

Prayers Amy Gopp 142

One Great Hour to Share Leslie Lee Steve Gretz 145

23 Being Loved, the Ultimate Hope: Preaching Following a Disaster Seung (Paul) Tche 149

24 Constructing a Sermon on Disasters Brandon Gilvin 153

Notes 161