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Navigating Crisis Management in Ministry: Overcoming Obstacles and Preparing for the Unexpected
Finding the resources, training, and most importantly, time to properly prepare your staff and volunteers for ministry can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. There are countless leadership courses, and many great examples of what to expect, but very few resources that actually show you how to respond when things go wrong.
You’re left asking essential questions like:
These are just a few of the "how" questions your team faces, and they’re not always easy to answer. With volunteer engagement on the decline and many people feeling uncertain about what to say or do, it’s no wonder that leaders struggle to provide the training, tools, and support their teams need. But here’s the hard truth: relying solely on the "warm body" method—where you just hope things will work out—leaves your organization vulnerable to missteps, liabilities, and even lawsuits.
So, what do we do?
It often feels like the world doesn’t want us to succeed. But that’s exactly why we need to think differently. This is where premortem thinking comes in—a strategy where we look at every possible failure before it happens, identify the risks, and solve for them backwards. Instead of reacting to crises when they arise, we prepare for them proactively.
You might be thinking, "That sounds great, but how do we actually get people to execute this crisis management plan?" The answer is simpler than it sounds: engagement. We've seen firsthand how offering additional training, education, and transparency leads to higher engagement, better retention, and even financial stability.
When people understand what they don’t know, it reduces their fear and boosts their confidence. They become empowered to act, knowing they are well-prepared.
Ready to get started? Let us help you equip your team with the tools they need through one of our workshops or resources, designed specifically to meet the unique needs of your ministry. Together, we can strengthen your organization’s crisis response, improve volunteer engagement, and ensure long-term success.
Finding the resources, training, and most importantly, time to properly prepare your staff and volunteers for ministry can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. There are countless leadership courses, and many great examples of what to expect, but very few resources that actually show you how to respond when things go wrong.
You’re left asking essential questions like:
- How do we respond when difficult or sensitive topics arise?
- How do we prepare for invisible threats—like cyber attacks, mental health crises, or unforeseen emergencies?
- How will we know what to do if another global crisis or world event occurs?
These are just a few of the "how" questions your team faces, and they’re not always easy to answer. With volunteer engagement on the decline and many people feeling uncertain about what to say or do, it’s no wonder that leaders struggle to provide the training, tools, and support their teams need. But here’s the hard truth: relying solely on the "warm body" method—where you just hope things will work out—leaves your organization vulnerable to missteps, liabilities, and even lawsuits.
So, what do we do?
It often feels like the world doesn’t want us to succeed. But that’s exactly why we need to think differently. This is where premortem thinking comes in—a strategy where we look at every possible failure before it happens, identify the risks, and solve for them backwards. Instead of reacting to crises when they arise, we prepare for them proactively.
You might be thinking, "That sounds great, but how do we actually get people to execute this crisis management plan?" The answer is simpler than it sounds: engagement. We've seen firsthand how offering additional training, education, and transparency leads to higher engagement, better retention, and even financial stability.
When people understand what they don’t know, it reduces their fear and boosts their confidence. They become empowered to act, knowing they are well-prepared.
Ready to get started? Let us help you equip your team with the tools they need through one of our workshops or resources, designed specifically to meet the unique needs of your ministry. Together, we can strengthen your organization’s crisis response, improve volunteer engagement, and ensure long-term success.
Options to make you succeed not scared
Workshops
Experience hands-on Biblical Crisis Management training through our in-person conferences, staff training sessions, and leadership summits.
Our unique approach combines biblical principles with practical strategies, guiding your team through real-life hypotheticals in a table-top discussion format. This interactive training allows you to work through potential crisis situations, equipping you with the tools to respond effectively when challenges arise.
At Made to Walk, we believe that true learning happens through experience. That’s why we don’t just teach crisis management—we provide the opportunity for your team to engage in real-world scenarios, ensuring they are fully prepared to handle any situation with confidence and competence.
Our unique approach combines biblical principles with practical strategies, guiding your team through real-life hypotheticals in a table-top discussion format. This interactive training allows you to work through potential crisis situations, equipping you with the tools to respond effectively when challenges arise.
At Made to Walk, we believe that true learning happens through experience. That’s why we don’t just teach crisis management—we provide the opportunity for your team to engage in real-world scenarios, ensuring they are fully prepared to handle any situation with confidence and competence.
App Topic Sessions
Empower Your Team with Our Crisis Management App: Instant Access to Training and Resources
To ensure your team is fully equipped to handle life's toughest challenges, we recommend that each team member download our Crisis Management App. This app provides instant access to resources and training materials that guide your team through how to approach sensitive and difficult topics, whether in the ministry, workplace, or community.
By using the app, your team can refer to these valuable tools at any time, relieving you of the time-consuming process of training each individual on your own. Empowering your staff and volunteers with the knowledge and resources they need not only strengthens your overall response to crises but also fosters a culture of preparedness and support across your organization.
To ensure your team is fully equipped to handle life's toughest challenges, we recommend that each team member download our Crisis Management App. This app provides instant access to resources and training materials that guide your team through how to approach sensitive and difficult topics, whether in the ministry, workplace, or community.
By using the app, your team can refer to these valuable tools at any time, relieving you of the time-consuming process of training each individual on your own. Empowering your staff and volunteers with the knowledge and resources they need not only strengthens your overall response to crises but also fosters a culture of preparedness and support across your organization.
What benefits come from a MTW Workshop
Let's take a look.
HIGHER ENGAGEMENT
INCREASE IN FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HIGHER RETENTION
INCREASE IN CONFIDENCE
CONNECTION + CORRECTION = RESTORATION
INCREASE IN FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HIGHER RETENTION
INCREASE IN CONFIDENCE
CONNECTION + CORRECTION = RESTORATION