Lay Academy Zoom Session
April 29, 2020– The Role of the Local Church in Major Disasters
Facilitator: Dan Drake
Speakers: Rev. Wayne Curry, Warren May, Pam Garrison, Dennis Smith
Suggested Readings:
Florida Conf COVID – 19 Update
https://www.flumc.org/covid-19-virus-update
The Bishops Blog – Alex Shanks post
https://www.flumc.org/blogdetail/what-i-am-learning-as-i-lead-through-the-covid-19-crisis-13534680
The Role of the Local Church When Crisis Strikes a Community
https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/the-role-of-the-local-church-when-crisis-strikes-a-community
A Pastor’s Role on Crisis Situations
https://www.pastoralcareinc.com/resources/role-of-a-pastor-in-a-crisis/
How Churches and Families Can Prepare for Disasters
https://www.christianitytoday.com/pastors/2013/may-online-only/how-churches-can-prepare-for-disasters.html
The Complicated Role Churches Play In Disaster Relief
https://psmag.com/news/the-complicated-role-churches-play-in-disaster-relief
Churches Play a Growing Role in Emergency Management
https://www.govtech.com/em/disaster/Churches-Playing-Growing-Role-Emergency-Management.html