Anchor Point: How To Lead with Faith, Find Strength, and Rebuild with Hope After Crisis - Paperback

by John W. Crowder (Author)

When disaster hits, ministry leaders are thrust into the center of it all. We're called to be counselors, coordinators, communicators, and visionaries, all while carrying our own grief and uncertainty. The pressure is immense. The path forward isn't clear. And often, we're left wondering: How do I lead when I'm hurting too?Anchor Point is a lifeline for pastors and ministry leaders facing the unthinkable. Drawing from firsthand experience during the West Fertilizer Plant explosion and more than a decade of disaster response work, John Crowder offers a deeply practical and spiritually grounded guide to leading well in times of upheaval.Inside, you'll discover: -How to embody a ministry of presence in the immediate aftermath of tragedy-A clear map of the disaster journey-from rescue to relief to recovery-Tools to care for others while navigating your own emotional and spiritual exhaustion-Strategies to build long-term resilience in your people and yourself-Hope-filled insight into how God uses even disaster to draw us closer-to Him and to each otherWhether you're responding to a crisis now or preparing for whatever may come, Anchor Point will help you lead with wisdom, care, and an unwavering trust in the Lord who holds steady when everything else is shaken.