by richedavis | Jul 30, 2024 | Combat Veteran, Educational Ministry, Informed Trauma Care, Military, Military Family, Ministry, Trauma Care, Travel
Stepping away from the pastorate is not always due to a personal failure as often reported today. Sometimes stepping away a local pastoral position is needed to take steps in a new ministerial direction, or as Scripture would teach for those “good works, which...
by richedavis | Jan 24, 2024 | Educational Ministry, Ministry, Trauma Care
I like the term trauma-informed care when describing a local church ministry that seeks to care for those struggling with posttraumatic stress. But what does being trauma-informed mean in a local church setting? A clinical definition of being trauma-informed often...
by richedavis | Dec 8, 2023 | Ministry, Trauma Care, Travel
My wife and I recently concluded a second trip to Ukraine teaching lessons that focus on combat traumatic stress and discipleship. The sessions are offered through the Institute of Leadership, Management, and Coaching at the Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary in...
