CWS ERP Training Calendar

  • Training Events
    Click link below to see month-by-month schedule of training events of interest to CWS Emergency Response Program constituents.

Forum on Domestic Disaster Ministry
Resources

  • Bringing God's Peace to Disaster
    A discussion of how religious leaders bring the presence of God in midst of disasters by offering hope. This publication may be reprinted in full or in part with credit to Church World Service, New York, NY.

  • Cooperative Faith-Based Disaster Recovery in Your Community
    Why, What & How
    A brief overview of the long-term recovery process and the role the religious community plays in it. This publication may be reprinted in full or in part with credit to Church World Service, New York, NY.

  • Heat Stress Death Reduction & The Religious Community
    A discussion of an overlooked, but high-impact disaster and role the religious community can play in response to it. This publication may be reprinted in full or in part with credit to Church World Service, New York, NY.
    By: Rev. Richrd L. Krajeski Rev. Kristina J. Peterson

  • Managing & Operating The Faith-Based Disaster Recovery Organization
    A Capacity Building Guidebook For Boards of Directors & Program Managers
    Operating & Managing An Interfaith Disaster Program. This publication may be reprinted in full or in part with credit to Church World Service, New York, NY.

  • Prepare to Care
    Guide to Disaster Ministry in Your Congregation
    A disaster ministry guide for clergy and lay leaders in congregations. This publication may be reprinted in full or in part with credit to Church World Service, New York, NY.

  • The Disaster Chaplain
    Bringing God's Presence to Trauma Victims
    A guide for religions leaders covering the nature trauma with discussion of first aid interventions and how to recognize the need for referrals. This publication may be reprinted in full or in part with credit to Church World Service, New York, NY.

  • The Religious Community as Disaster Educator
    Planning, Prevention, & Mitigation
    An overvies of the role of religious leaders in preparing people and communities for disasters and reducing their vulnerability through public education. This publication may be reprinted in full or in part with credit to Church World Service, New York, NY.

Training Tools & Programs

  • Community Arise
    Community Arise is a comprehensive disaster ministry curriculum developed by Church World Service and its constituent denominations. It is shared across denominational lines to train faith community volunteers and professional staff. To request additional information and/or training assistance, email: training@churchworldservice.org

  • CWS/ACT International Emergency Management Program
    Training for Disaster Preparedness and Response