Responding to tragedy
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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
By Edward P. AntonioWhen 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
By Jim Skillington read more

A Good Friday Orientation: Preaching in the Aftermath of Tragedy
By Reggie TuckOn 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
By LeeDell SticklerBecause 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
By Gregory V. Palmer read more

Looking for hope
By Jake Owensby read more

Pray and work
By Justin Coleman read more

How to Help Children After a Crisis
By Delia HalversonIn 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