News just broke—a catastrophic event has occurred in your community. What do you say?What is the message when violence, natural disaster, or disease raises questions about where God is to be found during tragedy?
This one-week microcourse is for those who want to explore communicating following mass trauma. It will provide an overview of material from the course “Fractured Ground: A Book Study Exploring Mass Trauma” without the two-week commitment, while retaining the communication tools used in coping with mass trauma.
In addition to Blackboard interactions, one (1) required Zoom meeting will be held on Monday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). The meeting will not be recorded.
This course is eligible for 0.5 CEUs.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 1
Price: $45
CEUs: 0.5
Required books: No
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: Yes, required
Certification or Series: No
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About the Instructor
Nan Nelson is a retired elder in full connection. She understands the connection not only between churches, but also the special connections churches have with their communities. She believes that churches in concert with caring communities spread God’s love and grace.
Nan’s experience includes years of teaching effective communication at the college level. She has a heart for the ministry of the laity and previously served as District Director of Lay Servant Ministry (LSM). She continues to support LSM in her district, where she is appointed to a solo pastorate. She currently serves on the district Committee on Ordained Ministry and as a circuit elder and clergy mentor.
