Group's Emergency Response Handbook for Children's Ministry

You want to help, but don't know how…

Here are practical ways to love kids through their greatest challenges. Amber just lost her mother to cancer. Sam's parents are divorcing - and he's torn in his loyalties. A job change in Dana's family means she has to move - immediately.

Children face emergencies, too - and shouldn't endure them alone. When children in your care experience life's struggles, what do you say? How can you help? What if you make things worse?

This rapid-response handbook gives you and your children's ministry leaders the confidence to share God's love and comfort with hurting children - and their families.

Each topic includes:
• Real-life narratives - learn from someone who has been there
• Care and counseling tips - reach out in love
• Tips for your children's ministry team - support children through a wide range of their most common emergencies
• What to say and what not to say - respond in the most helpful way possible

Also included: Scripture connections, guidelines for interacting with parents, referring children to professional resources, and caring ways you and your team can stand by children in need. Every member of your children's ministry team needs this handbook!