When disaster hits, ministry leaders are thrust into the center of it all. We're called to be counselors, coordinators, communicators, and visionaries, all while carrying our own grief and uncertainty. The pressure is immense. The path forward isn't clear. And often, we're left wondering: How do I lead when I'm hurting too?
Anchor Point: How to Lead with Faith, Find Strength, and Rebuild with Hope After Crisis is a lifeline for pastors and ministry leaders facing the unthinkable. Drawing from firsthand experience during the West Fertilizer Plant explosion and more than a decade of disaster response work, John Crowder offers a deeply practical and spiritually grounded guide to leading well in times of upheaval.
Inside, you'll discover:
• How to embody the Ministry of Presence in the immediate aftermath of tragedy
• A clear map of the disaster journey-from rescue to relief to recovery
• Tools to care for others while navigating your own emotional and spiritual exhaustion
• Strategies to build long-term resilience in your people and yourself
• Hope-filled insight into how God uses even disaster to draw us closer-to Him and to each other
Whether you're responding to a crisis now or preparing for whatever may come, Anchor Point will help you lead with wisdom, care, and an unwavering trust in the Lord who holds steady when everything else is shaken. When disaster hits, ministry leaders are thrust into the center of it all. We're called to be counselors, coordinators, communicators, and visionaries, all while carrying our own grief and uncertainty. The pressure is immense. The path forward isn't clear. And often, we're left wondering: How do I lead when I'm hurting too?
Anchor Point: How to Lead with Faith, Find Strength, and Rebuild with Hope After Crisis is a lifeline for pastors and ministry leaders facing the unthinkable. Drawing from firsthand experience during the West Fertilizer Plant explosion and more than a decade of disaster response work, John Crowder offers a deeply practical and spiritually grounded guide to leading well in times of upheaval. John Crowder is an itinerate revivalist, ministering in churches, conferences and events worldwide. John is a writer and founder of Sons of Thunder Publications. He carries a vision for global revival, with a strong focus on prophetic, healing and miracle evangelism. CONTENTS
Foreword
Author's Note
Introduction
CHAPTER 1
The Darkest Night
CHAPTER 2
Science Fiction or Reality?
CHAPTER 3
God is Bigger Than All of This
CHAPTER 4
Spiritual Leadership in Times of Crisis
CHAPTER 5
The Key to Understanding Disaster Recovery
CHAPTER 6
Emotional Response Throughout Recovery
CHAPTER 7
Anger, Frustration, and the Perils of Leadership
CHAPTER 8
Financial Stewardship During Recovery
CHAPTER 9
Interacting with Media
CHAPTER 10
Tomorrow is on the Way
