Where To Start?

Local churches are often the first place people go when a disaster hits. Disaster ministry is essential to churches that want to effectively care for people in these times of crisis. Here are some ways to begin.

  1. Attend the annual Disaster Ministry Conference and attend sessions in the Disaster Ministry track. A past topic: “Engaging Your Congregation and the Faith Community in Building a Disaster Response Team in Preparation for Local and National Response.” (Download the Presentation)
  2. Make use of our available resources for disaster ministry as well as for disaster spiritual and emotional care, including a public health planning guide, articles that address ministry topics, and more.
  3. Follow HDI on Twitter to receive our weekly newsletter, with insights on disaster ministry via email.
  4. Check out HDI’s Disaster Ministry Handbook (Jan 2016). More >

HDI Disaster Ministry Conference

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MA in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership

Our M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership (HDL) program at Wheaton College prepares the next generation of humanitarian and disaster professionals to lead with faith and humility, utilize evidence-based practice, and serve the most vulnerable and the Church globally.

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Humanitarian Disaster Institute

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Wheaton, IL 60187

630.752.7808
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