Emergency Response Handbook for Small Group Leaders

Emergency Response Handbook for Small Group Leaders

<div>You want to help -- a church member faces a terminal illness, good friends of yours just lost their child, a member of your group is struggling with an addiction, the death of a child, divorce, addiction, terminal illness--but you feel unsure how to help.<BR><BR>Prepare yourself with <b>practical ways to love others through their greatest challenges</b>. People face difficult, painful stuff in life--and they shouldn't struggle alone. But what do you say? How do you help? What if you make things worse?<BR><BR>This rapid-response handbook gives you and your small group the confidence to share God's love and comfort with hurting friends.<BR><BR>You will be prepared to respond with 12 chapters focused on twelve emergencies that people you care for may encounter.<BR><BR><b>Each chapter includes:</b><ul> <li>Real Life Narrative -Learn from someone who has been there</li> <li>Care and Counseling Tips -Practical ideas to personally reach out in love</li> <li>Tips for your entire small group -Great ways your group can offer support</li> <li>What to say and What not to say -Positive encouragement to help the hurting, and advice on what not to say</li></ul><BR>You'll also find Scripture connections, guidelines for referring your friend to a professional counselor, additional resources, and ways your group can stand by your friend in need.</div>