Advanced Chaplaincy Training

A four-session advanced course on chaplaincy in a disaster relief zone. Chaplains help crisis survivors take their first steps to spiritual and emotional recovery. Every disaster response unit is encouraged to have a spiritual care leader, both to care for those we meet and those who serve. Often we establish chaplaincy centers where care givers who have advanced chaplaincy training meet clients (survivors of crisis) who come for one-on-one or family time.

Advanced Incident Management*

Continues and goes deeper into the subjects covered in Basic Incident Management. This course is focused on O.P.A.L., the four components of IM: "Organization", "Planning", "Administration", and "Logistics".

*You must take Basic Incident Management as a prerequisite before taking Advanced Incident Management.

Basic Incident Management

Experienced volunteers manage the operations, logistics, and administrative tasks involved in a disaster response. They are based in Disaster Recovery Centers, also known as Command Posts, which serve as coordination and usually the housing site for the teams serving within an area of the disaster recovery.

Basic Spiritual Care

Chaplains help crisis survivors take their first steps to spiritual and emotional recovery. Every disaster response unit listed below is encouraged to have a spiritual care leader, both to care for those we meet and those who serve. Often we establish chaplaincy centers where care givers who have advanced chaplaincy training meet clients (survivors of crisis) who come for one-on-one or family time.

Cleanup and Recovery

Recovery is the primary ministry we strive for following a crisis. Our priority is to help clients get back into a home or safe place. After wildfires, these teams help homeowners remove ash and debris and seek to recover personal belongings. Likewise, flood recovery teams remove water-damaged flooring, carpet, and sheetrock for homeowners, then dry out and sanitize the home to prevent the growth of mold.

Disaster Relief 101

This class introduces you to the fundamentals of disaster relief training. You will learn about the variety of roles you may play in future disaster relief service and how you can help respond and serve effectively.

*This is a required class to be an active member of the Alaska Baptist Disaster Relief team.*

Ready Church

This course equips congregations to prepare for ministry in the midst of disaster. Participants will learn how to develop a church disaster response plan, identify available resources, and organize their church family for effective service. The training emphasizes both readiness and resilience, helping churches care for their members while also reaching out to their communities during times of crisis. By the end of the course, leaders will have practical tools to ensure their church can stand strong and serve faithfully when disaster strikes.

Shower and Laundry

Our shower and laundry crew meet people and share Christ's love. Our Mobile trailer includes individual shower rooms with hot water that provide showers for our clients (survivors), first responders, and volunteers aiding in the disaster response. Similarly, our laundry unit volunteers wash and dry clothes for volunteers and/or the clients we are serving. Often this is a first step in helping clients move toward personal recovery.

Stop the Bleed

This course teaches you basic field first aid with an emphasis on its practical application in a disaster relief zone. During this session, we will also cover some basics about chainsaw safety since chainsaw accidents is one of the primary issues we deal with in disaster recovery.

Water Purification

Because of water freeze-ups and major breakdowns communities end up without clean drinking water. Sometimes, we are able to share God's love by sending a small team with a water purification unit to assist and offer clean water to those in the village.