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RAPID RESPONSE TEAM


What is the RRT?

The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team exists to provide emotional and spiritual care to those who are walking through their darkest days. We have a nationwide database of trained chaplains who are ready to deploy at a moment’s notice in response to natural and man-made disaster. We also offer training to those who wish to bring comfort to their own communities.


RRT training

Sharing Hope in Crisis Seminar »

Purpose of this one day seminar
  • Learn how to appropriately provide emotional & spiritual care
  • Teach ministry skills to share God’s love & comfort
  • Help churches develop ministry to those in crisis within their community
  • Introduce RRT chaplain ministry opportunities

Seminar Topics

  • A Mission to Respond
  • A Ministry of Hope
  • A Message To Share
  • A Messenger to Serve
  • A Model for Ministry To Respond


Schedule:

November 21st SHIC Seminar
1st Baptist Church New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Register: Beginning August 1st 2009
Email: aliciafwylie@aol.com
Church Phone: (504) 915-8584
Registration Link: http://www.fbno.org/sharing-hope-in-crisis
Cost: $30

January 9, 2010 SHIC Seminar
Guido Ministries
Metter, GA
Register: Beginning September 1st
Church website: www.the-sower.org
Church Phone: (912) 685-2222

January 16
Irvine, CA
Mariners Church
Register now by clicking here:

January 30
Asheville, NC
Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove
Asheville, NC

March 6
Jacksonville, FL
Hillcrest Baptist Church
Jacksonville, FL

March 13
Orange Beach, AL
Christian Life Church
Orange Beach, AL

March 27
Gainesville, TX
First Baptist Church
Gainesville, TX

April 10
Melbourne, FL
Calvary Chapel of Melbourne
West Melbourne, FL

April 17
Rochester, NY
Greece Assembly
Rochester, NY

May 22
Louisville, KY
St. Stephens
Jefferson, IN

June 5
St. Petersburg, FL
Calvary Chapel
Pinellas Park, FL

June 11-13
Charlotte, NC
RRT Int’l Leaders Conf

June 14-17
Asheville, NC
Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove

Host:
If you are interested in hosting a seminar, please call the RRT Training Manager at (704) 401-2484 9-:4:30 EST M-F or email mberesford@bgea.org We encourage churches or organizations to see this as a regional event and to invite others.



His Presence in Crisis Regional Training »

Purpose of this one and a half day seminar:
  • Advanced training offering a biblical understanding of trauma and grief
  • Learn how to appropriately share hope in times of crisis
  • Introduce RRT chaplain ministry opportunities
Speakers:
  • Dr. Jonathan Olford, president, Crisis and Consultation Services
  • Leadership of the Rapid Response Team
Seminar Topics:
  • The Arena of Trauma
  • Characteristics of the Responder
  • Ministry of the Responder
  • The Care of the Caregiver
  • RRT Ministry Introduction


Schedule:

September 11-12
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Register: spiritual.life@biola.edu

Host: If you are interested in hosting a seminar, please call the RRT Training Manager at (704) 401-2484 9-:4:30 EST M-F or email mberesford@bgea.org We encourage churches or organizations to see this as a regional event and to invite others.


Chaplain Training Conference at the Cove »

Purpose of this four day seminar:
  • Learn about deployment opportunities with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team ministry
  • Learn how to prepare for disaster
  • Learn how to appropriately share God’s hope in times of crisis
  • Complete one of the following International Critical Incident Stress Foundation courses:
    1. Grief Following Trauma
    2. Emotional and Spiritual Care
    3. Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
    4. Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support
    5. Pastoral Crisis and Intervention I
    6. CISM Application with Children
    7. Sharing Hope In Crisis

Schedule:

June 14th - 17th, 2010
To Register (Effective October 1st) Call The Cove at 1-800-950-2092







RRT Deployments

See RRT's deployments to various disaster situations:

 Hurricane Response
 Flood Response
 Wildfire Response
 Tornado Response
 Shootings
 Cyclones
 Bridge Collapse
 Country Violence
 Earthquakes
 Ice Storms
 Storms

Chaplain info

How to get involved:

  • Fill out the Volunteer Chaplain Application Online
  • Download the Volunteer Chaplain Application now
Resources:
  • RRT Ministry Information and Policies
  • Critical Incident Stress Management Course Descriptions
    1. Grief Following Trauma
    2. Emotional and Spiritual Care
    3. Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
    4. Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support
    5. Pastoral Crisis and Intervention I
    6. CISM Application with Children
    7. Sharing Hope In Crisis
  • Steps to Peace with God
  • FAQ about becoming an RRT Chaplain

Testimonials

“I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate the BGEA chaplains. They have really been a godsend. The Care and Comfort Center concept has worked out great here. The students know what the ‘blue shirts’ are about and there is a level of trust that is great. Again, words can't express how much we appreciate the BGEA chaplains.”

Paul Deschenes, Psy.D.
Director of Counseling Services
Union University


“Following the Virginia Tech shootings, I was given comfort and direction for dealing with my loss from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team. They came to me to comfort me and lift me up, and they performed those duties with great professionalism.”

Neal Turner
Virginia Emergency Services Coordinator
Blacksburg, VA


“This training is what our church needs to move us, not only into our community, but organize us to deploy nationally..”

Calvary Chapel Pastor
Kentucky


“Our church is so grateful for the material and the spirit in which you gave it. You did an outstanding job in being very caring and pastoral. The material was great and thought provoking and I feel that we walked away better equipped to handle the situations we find ourselves in.”

Mark Jones

Your gift will enable us to train and equip Christian volunteers to serve as a crisis chaplain.
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Online Chaplain Application
Volunteer Chaplain Application
RRT Ministry Information and Policies
Critical Incident Stress Management Course Descriptions
Steps to Peace
FAQ about becoming an RRT Chaplain
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