Training people and teams a variety of ways to respond in times of disaster.
- preparation before the storm
- building your team
- immediate response after the storm
- long term rebuilding
Have you ever volunteered in response to a disaster? Want to know how your church can get involved in disaster response ministry? Looking for practical training and instructions?
Join us in beautiful Myrtle Beach for two exciting days (and an optional half-day) of practical training sessions, reports from the field, enjoyable fellowship, inspiring first-hand ministry stories, and Information on upcoming service opportunities!
Large Group Sessions: Southeastern District Response Overview; Disaster victims' Impact Stories; Gulf Coast Disaster Response 2021-2022; LERT Teams in Ordinary Congregational Life; LCMS Disaster Response Overview; Congregational Disaster Readiness Planning; Debriefing Strategies; Opportunities to Serve/Train in 2022.
Numerous Break-Out Sessions: Lutheran Early Response Team Training; Chainsaw 101, 201 and Chainsaw Maintenance; First Aid and Trauma Reponse Training; Strategies for Engaging Younger Generations in Disaster Response; Assessment Training; Muck-Out Training; Victims' Emotional & Spiritual Responses; Sheetrock Installation/Mudding/Taping Training; Pandemic Takeaways; Volunteer & Government Partnerships; Food Ministry Discussion; Congregational Readiness Plan Exercise; Tractor Training; Tarp Installation Training
For more information and to see the full event brochure, visit http://se.lcms.org/resources/disaster-conference-2022/
