Trauma Informed Care & Ministry

This module equips participants with a theological and practical foundation for engaging trauma in ministry contexts with wisdom, care, and sensitivity. Through a holistic exploration of trauma, participants will examine how individual and collective trauma shape human experience, behavior, and faith formation, while developing the awareness necessary to faithfully respond within their ministry settings.

This module introduces participants to the foundations of trauma-informed care and invites a deeper engagement with Scripture through the lens of human suffering, resilience, and restoration. Learners will explore core principles of trauma-informed ministry, develop a framework for reading the Bible with attentiveness to trauma, and examine major categories of trauma present throughout the biblical narrative. Special attention is given to the life of Jesus Christ, considering how His experiences reflect trauma, compassion, and redemptive response. Through this integrated approach, participants will be equipped to engage both Scripture and ministry contexts with greater sensitivity, theological depth, and pastoral care.

This module explores the vital role of trust in the life of faith and leadership, particularly within the realities of trauma and healing. Participants will be introduced to the foundations of trust and examine how it is formed, sustained, and restored within individuals and communities. Through the concept of the “village of trust,” learners will consider the communal nature of safety, accountability, and belonging, while also reflecting on why being trustworthy is essential for effective and ethical ministry leadership.