EQUIPPING CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES TO 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.
Find everything you need to prepare, launch and lead a small group through THI’s app-based program.
1.
Prepare
Step 1 Demo: A quick guide on how to download the app and complete the training
Step 2 Demo: A quick guide on how to preview the program content
Action Plan: A step by step guide to help plan your group
Leader’s Guide: A detailed overview of the app-based program, objectives for each lesson, and materials needed for group
Trauma Healing & US Churches Research: An insightful research report compiled from over 1,000 US churches regarding the impact of trauma among pastors and their congregations
Resources to prepare the launch of a Trauma Healing ministry.
2.
Preach
Elijah Sermon: help pastors introduce the topic of healing from grief, loss, and trauma during a church service.
Resources to help pastors introduce the topic of healing from trauma, grief and loss during a church service.
3.
Launch
Resources to help leaders invite, promote and get the word out about joining a group.
Powerpoint Slides: These slides help orient church leadership teams to the ministry of the Trauma Healing Institute and how the program works
Promotional Videos: A simple way to share about and invite people to a group
Digital flyers: Digital resources to email prospective participants
Social media tiles: Digital resources to post on social media platforms
Handout: Recognizing Trauma Resource Card (a print resource you can handout as a promotion tool)
4.
Lead
Resources for the group leader to review and begin leading.
Demo Video #2: Video for how to create a small group
Demo video #3: Video for how to close and report group
Optional handouts for group participants (download or order)
Leader’s Guide: Overview of the app-based program, objectives for each lesson, and materials needed for the group
Training Videos: Review any of the six training modules from the video training series
click here for Spanish Training Videos
Grief Journey Card
(use with Lesson 4)
Three Questions Card
(use with Lesson 3)
Recognizing Trauma Booklet
(use with Lesson 2)
Lament Leaflet
(use with Lesson 4)
Learn more about which small group option is best for your church or ministry
App-based or Book-based