Preparing Congregations for Disaster

A leader's manual prepared by LCMS Disaster Response for use in training congregations in being prepared for disasters as well as for training teams to be available to help others in times of disaster. Download the file titled: "Leaders Manual.pdf" (Click on the image to the right to download the Leader's Guide.)

Preparing Congregations for Disaster

A participant manual prepared by LCMS Disaster Response for use in training congregations in being prepared for disasters as well as for training teams to be available to help others in times of disaster. Download the file titled: "Participant Manual.pdf" (Click on the image to the right to be taken to a site from which you can download the Participant Manual.)

A workbook developed by Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) for congregations to use as they begin the process of developing an emergency plan.  Can be downloaded from                                        this web site.

International Bible Society

“When Your Whole World Changes” is a devotional booklet that provides practical steps to recovery for people left emotionally and spiritually devastated by natural disasters. This 30-day booklet helps provide hope and encouragement in the face of disaster and chaos. It helps people figure out how to do the difficult work of grieving and                                   healing. 48 pages. (5" x 8")

Available from Concordia Publishing House 

Were Is God Now?                               Item #51-3004

Written for survivors, a “Portals of Prayer” style /size devotional book of 60 devotions, prayers, Scripture readings, hymns, and disaster information is intended for use following a disaster.