A Ready Hope: Effective Disaster Ministry for Congregations - Softcover

Haueisen, Kathryn M.; Flores, Carol

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566993865 ISBN 13: 9781566993869

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2009

Synopsis

A Ready Hope: Effective Disaster Ministry for Congregations is an introduction for people of faith who are new to the ministry of disaster preparedness and response. Authors Kathy Haueisen and Carol Flores have both personal and professional experience dealing with the tropical storms and hurricanes that have roared through the Gulf Coast region the past decade. Residents of Houston, Texas, they have worked closely with ecumenical faith-based and other nongovernmental networks, governmental groups, judicatory leaders, and congregations as they have assisted those affected by these disasters. A Ready Hope provides an overview of existing disaster-response networks, details the predictable phases of disaster recovery at both the individual and community level, lifts up helpful and unhelpful ways that congregational leaders and members can be involved in disaster response efforts, and provides resources to prepare congregations to respond appropriately to a disaster in their community. A variety of organizations bring help when disaster strikes. Faith-based organizations also bring hope to the survivors of the disaster and to the other rescue and relief workers who leave home to assist. This book will help people of faith equip themselves to be part of God s heart and hands when a disaster occurs.

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Review

In the post-911, post-Katrina world, communities are more aware than ever that none are immune to the impact of domestic disaster. 'Tried by fire' through a succession of hurricanes, Haueisen and Flores have written a practical guide to disaster response and recovery ministry. Study it now--then make it part of your community's disaster response kit. --Richard Bruesehoff, Director for Lifelong Learning, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

The journey taken here by Flores & Haueisen comes to us from the depths of loss and the call to service, with an authenticity only possible from one who as been there and now seeks to help others find a way when tragedy strikes. All clergy and their flocks would be wise to read this thoughtful guide and learn from the scenario posed--and act to prepare and make your community more resilient. When, not if, the next disaster strikes your community, will you be prepared to lead or not? --Peter Gudaitis, Executive Director & CEO, New York Disaster Interfaith Services

The journey taken here by Flores & Haueisen comes to us from the depths of loss and the call to service, with an authenticity only possible from one who as been there and now seeks to help others find a way when tragedy strikes. All clergy and their flocks would be wise to read this thoughtful guide and learn from the scenario posed--and act to prepare and make your community more resilient. When, not if, the next disaster strikes your community, will you be prepared to lead or not? --Peter Gudaitis, Executive Director & CEO, New York Disaster Interfaith Services

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1566993865
• ISBN 13: 9781566993869
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 248