Jamie Aten

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Nov 15, 2018
How should Christians respond after a mass shooting?
When a tragedy occurs in your community, it seizes their hearts and minds. The first decision most pastors had to make was whether or not to address what happened, and how much time to give to it.
Oct 3, 2018
How the Church Can Help One Year After the Las Vegas Mass Shooting
In research studies we have conducted at Humanitarian Disaster Institute after three different mass shootings, we found that survivors who looked to their faith for strength and support experienced greater meaning and psychological resilience after the event. It's clear that churches have an important role to play in caring for survivors of mass shootings as they offer that essential support.