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Preparing for Natural Disasters—And Responding to Them
Churches are often the first to offer relief. Here's how to become part of the effort.
Emergency Preparedness
Are We Prepared for Gun Violence at Church?
Discover if you're protecting your congregation.
Is Our Church Prepared for Disaster?
A 10-question checklist to determine steps to take.
Precautions and Protocols to Take When Responding to a Pandemic
A medical professional and church leader explains how churches can respond safely and effectively.
Three Steps to Determine If Government Actions Affect Public Gatherings
These three steps can help churches determine if local government actions affect their gatherings.
Planning and Advocating for Your Church’s Disaster Budget
Setting a church disaster budget is a form of stewardship that ensures ministry continues for the congregation and the community.
Creating a Crisis Communication Plan for Your Church
Five questions every church needs to ask when preparing a crisis communication plan
3 Areas to Consider in Evaluating Your Church’s Emergency Preparedness
Make sure you have plans in place for various categories of emergencies.
What Churches Need to Know About the New FEMA Disaster Aid Process
A breakdown of the options churches now have access to for disaster protection and relief.
Responding to Gun Violence Concerns at Churches
Church shootings remain rare, but policies and planning are still necessities.
Before a Hurricane Strikes: What You Can Do
Before a hurricane strikes, your church can take a variety of proactive steps to reduce and minimize the risk of damage.
Why Your Church Needs a Defibrillator
How one church’s use of an AED illustrates the importance of having one on-site.
Three Actions to Take If Wildfires Threaten Your Congregation
For churches in areas where wildfires are a constant concern, essential preparedness activities can reduce the chaos that comes with a natural disaster.
How to Provide Spiritual and Emotional Care in the Wake of Natural Disasters
Guidelines for ensuring your ministry is a blessing, not a burden, to those hurting.
How to Start a Disaster Ministry
The vital steps churches can take in creating the best ministry for the worst times.
A Shooter in the House
A police officer's advice on how to prevent and react to a gunman at church.
When to Postpone or Cancel Church Events
Guidelines for when safety and prudence trump the church’s schedule.
Ebola: Here and Abroad
CDC experts weigh in on disease basics, how church leaders can locally respond, and travel advisories.
Responding to an Active-Shooter Incident
Is your church prepared?
How Not to Bring Relief After a Natural Disaster
Jamie Aten, disaster readiness expert and founder of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute, gives guidance for churches that want to help in the wake of natural calamities.