Learn how a San Diego church implemented prayer-care-share elements as they faced local disastrous fires.  Churches are the groups you want to respond to a disaster!  The Rock Church, a large independent church in San Diego, faced local fires in 2007 with highly successful actions.

Many churches today operate independently from denominational structure and support.  As reported by CEN in an article published by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), these kind of churches are assets sometimes overlooked in times of crisis.  In that same IAEM newsletter issue (July 2009), The Rock’s response efforts to the fires was included.

Mary Marr, CEN Founder/President, says, “The Rock Church is a great example of a prayer-care-share Ready Church.  They were a model readiness church back then, but we’ve come so much further now in helping churches respond effectively to any kind of disaster or crisis.  It is key for Christians to face a crisis as Jesus would – with compassion, prayer, caring efforts, and with the truths of scripture that address anyone’s spiritual concerns.

“We find that a prayer-care-share approach is successful.  The Rock’s response played roles from a Communications Center all the way to a massive volunteer turn-out.  We know that God works in many hearts during emergencies…and His kingdom expands!”