There are two significant types of crises churches face most often:
The first comes from outside – a cancel culture protest, social media backlash from a disgruntled former member, or a lawsuit from a family whose kid broke a leg on the playground.
The second and often more devastating crises stem from inside the church and are usually self-inflicted – the pastor has an adulterous affair, a youth leader has an inappropriate relationship with a minor, or a staff member embezzles money.
Church on Trial: How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis deals with both types, but particularly focuses on internal issues with moral implications of a sexual, financial, physically abusive, or criminal nature to help church, ministry, and nonprofit leaders respond to a crisis thoughtfully, appropriately, and positively.
“A crisis does not have to break your church. Rather, it can be an opportunity to strengthen your church to weather the storms.” -Phil Cooke
Every church and ministry leader – including elders, board members, and senior staff, needs to read this book. Order it today on this pre-release invitation, and buy multiple copies for your entire team.
After decades of consulting and advising church and ministry leaders, I’ve discovered that integrity and transparency are the keys to sharing your story in today’s digital age.
But I’ve also discovered that in today’s polarized social media world, it’s not IF a crisis will happen, but WHEN.
Protect what you care about. Order your copy today.
