We equip churches and ministries to be places of healing from trauma.

EQUIPPING CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES TO

Trauma Healing in a church through a small group and community

be places of healing

Trauma, grief, and loss exist in every community. We believe every church and ministry can be a place of healing.

That’s why we’re offering an innovative suite of programs that work with resources you already have: small groups, caring leaders, and faith in God’s boundless love.

How trauma healing changes lives in churches and ministries

Help people encounter God’s healing power through Scripture.

Trauma, grief and loss clearly exist in your community

So how does THI equip leaders to facilitate healing?

Meet Reverend Angela Brown

Her story of seeing people restored and healed from trauma can be your church’s story, too.

Three Ways to Bring Trauma Healing to your church or ministry

1.

Learn about trauma

What is trauma?

Wounds of the heart can make people feel isolated from their relationships, their bodies, their thoughts and their faith.

Recognizing Trauma: Things to know and ways to help

Learn how to recognize trauma

This resource walks you through the three most common ways trauma presents itself in people’s lives. Within each of the three ways, you will learn things to know, what the Bible has to say about it, and one action step that may help.

2.

Use our free resources

How to Lament: A prayer for times like these

Trauma healing downloads

It often feels difficult to pray when we are experiencing deep suffering. But the Bible has a blueprint for a kind of prayer that helps us pour out our pain to God: a lament. This easy-to-use resource shows how we can begin to heal by crying out to God.

Beyond Disaster: A survivor's guide to spiritual first aid

Crisis response tools

Beyond Disaster is a guide for spiritual first aid for people who have survived natural or human-caused disasters. It can be used any time following a disaster, but is most beneficial once the initial shock has passed.

Learning About Trauma: group discussion guide

Leader resources

We created this discussion guide to help groups of people learn about trauma and healing together, using our free resources that combine mental-health best practices and the wisdom of the Bible.

3.

Equip your leaders

Trauma Healing Group

Grief, loss and trauma are pervasive in our communities.

Painful situations can often become obstacles that keep us from connecting with God, engaging with Scripture, and living life to the full. This is why we help equip leaders with practical training and effective resources, empowering your communities to move beyond pain into flourishing.

Learn more about which small group option is best for your church or ministry

App-based or Book-based