Recovering from Un-Natural Disasters: A Guide for Pastors and Congregations after Violence and Trauma

Recovering from Un-Natural Disasters is a must-read handbook for pastors and church leaders of communities who could or perhaps already have experienced an un-natural disaster such as gun violence suicides or sexual abuse. Unlike natural disasters un-natural disasters deal with the concept of sin and require a different recovery strategy. In this book readers will explore the four phases of human-caused disaster Devastation and Heroism Disillusionment Reforming and Wisdom and receive step-by-step suggestions to use with their faith community during the recovery process. Example worship resources including prayers music suggestions and sermons that are appropriate to use during periods of trauma and recovery are included.