Urgent Care: Responding to Trauma

Ask anyone the times they grew most, as a person and in their faith, and nearly all will point to a season of great loss or pain. These times of trauma are times of great need, and also times of great opportunity to know God more deeply. This 28-page resource offers biblical reflection, wisdom from experienced pastors, and practical tips on how to walk alongside and minister to people experiencing trauma. Table of Contents: The Truth About Trauma Key points for caregiving ministry. David Kinnaman Don't Waste a Crisis Crises, while unwanted, are windows of opportunity for the cure of souls. John Ortberg Bigger Than Cancer How to minister through prayer to people diagnosed with terminal illness. J. Todd Billings Loving the Wounded Warriors How to care for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Steve Norman Hidden Hurts How to respond to domestic violence. Justin Holcomb When Unemployment Hits How the whole people of God can minister to the unemployed. Jeff M. Sellers Healing--and Leading--After Tragedy Recovering from trauma is possible, necessary, and very difficult. Anna Morgan Are You Ready for a Crisis? What church leaders should?and shouldn't?do when a traumatic event takes place. Interview with Mel Lawrenz Further Exploration Resources for ministry to those experiencing trauma.