Responding to tragedy

Created on October 3rd, 2017

About This Bin

After last Sunday's mass shooting in Las Vegas, many people may have questions and need guidance as they process the events. We've put together some resources to help pastors, teachers, small group leaders and other ministry workers as they prepare to help others.

Answering Tough Questions: Tragedy and the Justice of God

Answering Tough Questions: Tragedy and the Justice of God

By Edward P. Antonio
When confronted with the reality of pain and suffering in the world Christians—priests, pastors and theologians included—have a tendency to launch into a search for… read more
Preparing for public violence

Preparing for public violence

By Jim Skillington
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A Good Friday Orientation: Preaching in the Aftermath of Tragedy

A Good Friday Orientation: Preaching in the Aftermath of Tragedy

By Reggie Tuck
On April 16, 2007, thirty-three lives were violently lost on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, where as I serve as a United Methodist pastor. That Monday was… read more
Helping Children Cope with Violence

Helping Children Cope with Violence

By LeeDell Stickler
Because we live in a broadcast news society, children you know will be hearing this story over and over and over again for the next few days. How can you help the children in your … read more
Blood cries out

Blood cries out

By Gregory V. Palmer
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Looking for hope

Looking for hope

By Jake Owensby
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Pray and work

Pray and work

By Justin Coleman
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How to Help Children After a Crisis

How to Help Children After a Crisis

By Delia Halverson
In times of crisis, more than anything else, children need our love. They need to know they are loved, not with a showering of gifts but in a physical way. Hug them. Hold them… read more