Under the theme “Disciples in the Storms of Life,” The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod hosted a Disaster Response Conference on Oct. 6-8, 2021, at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.
Attendees learned how the church can respond in crisis situations with the physical and spiritual care that those affected so desperately need.
Conference presentations are available below to view on demand.
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703420613
01. Welcome & Introduction — Rev. Kevin Robson
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703422444
03. Specialized Pastoral Ministry — Rev. David Ficken
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703451807
05. Disaster Training: Yesterday, Today and tomorrow — Rev. Michael Meyer
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703452468
07. The Socially Distant Volunteer — Bryce Cramer
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703453404
09. Bible Study - Rev. Robert Zagore
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703455617
11. Spiritual Care at the Basecamp — Rev. Dustin Beck
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703727064
13. Table Top Exercise - Flood Scenario — Joel Mathews
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703727910
15. PR/Communicating the Story — Kevin Armbrust and Peter Slayton
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703728848
17. Forged By Fire — Rev. Paul Ernewein
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703421543
02. Suffering and Human Care — Rev. Dr. David H. Petersen
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703451397
04. After-Care in Light of COVID-19 — Deaconess Tiffany Manor
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703452147
06. LCMS-LERT: An Overview — Rev. Robert Wurst Jr.
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703452708
08. Case Studies: Iowa Derecho (Daniel Sanchez) Gulf Coast Hurricanes (Ed Brashier)
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703455154
10. DDRC Roundtable — LCMS Disaster Response Staff
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703726625
12. LCMS-Lert and Site Coordinators — LCMS Disaster Response Staff
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703727430
14. Engaging Volunteer Spouses — Dorothy Krans, Jan Boerman and Kathy Mathews
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9478684/video/703728519
16. Love, Care and Concern for Those In Need — Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison
