Is Our Church Prepared for Disaster?
A 10-question checklist to determine steps to take.
Disaster
Important Notice for Churches Involved in Disaster Relief
Remind donors of special higher contribution deduction limits before they expire on February 18.
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.
What Your Church Needs to Know About Disaster Sheltering
Experts offer tips on how your church can prepare now to better serve your community after disaster strikes.
How to Help Your Church Avoid Getting Scammed after a Hurricane
Here’s what you can do to keep vulnerable people in your care from being taken advantage of.
Creating a Crisis Communication Plan for Your Church
Five questions every church needs to ask when preparing a crisis communication plan
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.
How Churches and FEMA Can Work Together
The former head of the agency on churches’ important role in disaster response.
3 Ways to be a Good Neighbor to Disaster Survivors
What the Good Samaritan parable can teach us abut helping after hurricanes.
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.
How Should Churches Respond to Hurricanes?
Guidance for ministries in the wake of a devastating natural disaster.
How to Train Disaster Volunteers in Your Church
Five steps for building and preparing a disaster ministry team.
How Your Church Can Care for Refugees
Resources to engage your church in responding to the refugee crisis.
How to Avoid Disaster Aid Burnout
Understanding and preventing burnout equips us to serve well.
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.
When to Postpone or Cancel Church Events
Guidelines for when safety and prudence trump the church’s schedule.
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.
Disaster and Emergency Readiness in the Local Church
Understanding the types of disasters that can impact your church.