by MESS+ | May 30, 2026 | Building Programs Supporting People, Increase Awareness
Everyone has a unique way of helping. Some people naturally step in during moments of crisis and disruption. Others prefer walking alongside people through longer seasons of growth and recovery. Some enjoy building programs and preparing people before challenges...
by MESS+ | May 28, 2026 | Building Programs Supporting People, Increase Awareness
Not sure where to start? Let’s start with a familiar framework: The Disaster Management Cycle. A Familiar Framework In disaster and emergency management, professionals often use something called the Disaster Management Cycle. The cycle includes four phases:...
by MESS+ | May 13, 2026 | Building Programs Supporting People
Early in my coordinating career, I was leading a team meeting rallying the peers around the Hippocratic Oath: “Do no harm” — when I heard a voice from the back of the room say, “further”. I didn’t understand so asked I asked him to explain. The peer...
by MESS+ | May 13, 2026 | Building Programs Supporting People
Recruiting Matters. When you are building a support program or care ministry, one of the most important decisions you will make is this: Who is called to help? At first, it may seem kind and generous to open the door wide and welcome anyone who wants to serve. After...
by MESS+ | May 12, 2026 | Building Programs Supporting People
By the end of a training, something in the room has usually shifted. People who arrived uncertain often leave more grounded. More aware. More connected — not only to the skills they have learned, but to the deeper calling that drew them there in the first place. And...
by MESS+ | May 11, 2026 | Building Programs Supporting People, Strengthening Resiliency Through Self-Care
When tragedy strikes your faith community, who responds? Are they prepared? And who cares for the caregivers?These are questions every denominational leader deserves to answer with confidence. Faith communities are called to care — but many do not yet have structures...
