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The Church Responds: Resources

Description

This web resource helps congregations find resources that can build their capacity to respond to a crisis or disaster. The Church Responds believes that congregations play an important role in organizing volunteers during a disaster but need support to engage in long-term recovery efforts. To bridge this gap, this web resource enables congregations to find and submit disaster preparedness and response resources.

Features

  • Search tool
  • Resource usefulness feedback tool
  • Congregational Support guide
  • Coalition Support guide
  • Training guide

Recommended Audience

clergy and lay leaders, community outreach ministry team leaders, disaster or crisis response teams,

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

  • Use the training guide to find training that can help your congregation build its capacity for disaster response before a crisis occurs.
  • Share the Congregational Support guide to understand the different ways your congregation can prepare and support your community in the event of a crisis or disaster.

About the Contributor

Contributor
John James

Associate for Resource Consulting

John James is a person who centers compassion and connection at the heart of his work. He has a professional background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and a deep commitment to serving others across all contexts. With a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Spalding University and Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA), he brings a wealth of expertise in providing support and guidance to others in need. John’s journey in the field of ABA has been driven by a desire to integrate his passion for helping others with his professional practice, bringing compassion, empathy, and a spirit of service to his work.

In his current role as Resource Consultant with the Center for Congregations, John is dedicated to fostering growth, providing congregations with pertinent resources, guiding congregational leaders through the Center’s many pillars or support, and creating a meaningful and inclusive community for all. Drawing on his experience in clinical leadership and informed by behavioral philosophy, he offers a unique blend of professional expertise and guidance to address the holistic needs of congregations. With a heart for helping and a commitment to serving others in alignment with their faith values, John seeks to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those he encounters.

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