My Heart is Heavy Loss comes daily to families across Ukraine. The lack of power and the constant pressure of the war has worn down many. People tell me that the last two months in Ukraine have been the hardest months they have experienced throughout the war. It is a time of suffering. The stories that … Read more
Midland, MI In the middle of May, two dams failed near Midland, Michigan. Crisis Response sent several staff to work with Midland Evangelical Free Church to help rebuild homes and lives. The response from people in the surrounding community was wonderful. Partnering with Midland Evangelical Free Church, the team and volunteers helped dozens of homeowners … Read more
What happens when the stay at home orders or lockdowns in your country or area end? What restrictions will be in required for churches to return to in-person worship services, small groups, and other meetings? This post outlines an illustrative set of restrictions in line with guidelines published by or being discussed by the US … Read more
While governments around the world are still fighting COVID-19 and many regions have not yet reached the apex of the virus, it is time to think about what comes next. The goal is for each country is to start moving back towards its pre-virus state as soon as possible. How close an individual country will … Read more
In times of uncertainty, Christians have a hope that overcomes the darkness. The Bible provides a great number of scriptures that talk about our hope in Christ and who we are in Christ. The following table uses the ESV version of the Bible. I hope these scriptures help remind you of our great hope. Feel … Read more
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isa. 41:10) This year may not have started out the way many of us thought it might. Yet, these events have … Read more
Crisis Event Trends We live in a time where major Crisis Events happen all too often. Responding to Crisis Events effectively requires a prayerful, coordinated and “people over projects” approach. As seen from this chart, the number of Crisis Events has grown significantly since 1980 to the present. We have seen massive, 1,000-year events from … Read more
One of my key roles includes raising awareness of the Crisis Response ministry amongst churches and church members. Many churches are not aware of the ministry or have a limited view of the ministry and its capabilities. In California, there are over 200 EFCA churches and over 400 EFCA churches in the western US. My … Read more
It has been a wonderful and eventful start to my ministry with the Crisis Response Team. One of my first activities was to attend a training session that the Crisis Response Team was giving for Zions Evangelical Church in Bland, Missouri. This training educates the church regarding the Crisis Response ministry, shows how to plan … Read more