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Building Resilience
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The Backbone of Crisis Management
Resilience isn't just for wilderness adventurers or elite athletes. It's the backbone of effective crisis management. In Scripture, we see countless examples of resilience (Job, Joseph, Moses, David, Hannah, Esther, Daniel, Paul, Jesus) - situations where individuals and communities persevere through challenges. Let's look at a few ways to do this in the context of crisis management.
Tips for Building Resilience
- Anticipate Scenarios: By anticipating possible crisis scenarios, you're not caught off guard and can respond more effectively.
- Equip and Train: Ensure that your team is well-equipped and well-trained. This goes for physical supplies and spiritual fortitude. (See Coping with Grief and Loss)
- Cultivate Emotional and Spiritual Strength: Emotional resilience is important, but spiritual resilience—our faith in Christ—ultimately sustains us when things look bleak.
- Embrace Community: In the church, community is non-negotiable. We’re the body of Christ; we’re called to unity; we’re instructed to love one another. Being the kind of person who embraces this, and surrounding yourself with people who do the same, can be one of the strongest ways rebound from a crisis.
Key Takeaways
- Anticipation and preparation are key
- Equip your team materially and spiritually
- Emotional and Spiritual strength are critical aspects of resilience
- Commit to being a part of healthy church community
Resilience is also a key component in self-care. Be sure to check out KU-12: Self-care for Life’s Challenges for suggestions and practices in individual resilience.