Empowering Your Church to Lead in Times of Crisis
The DPA Program empowers churches by training and equipping members to serve as Disaster Preparedness Advocates, enabling the ministry to provide a confident and organized response to the needs of the local community in times of disaster and emergency, both online and offline.
Nationally aligned. Faith-based. Community focused.
“Those who were ready went in with him.” - Matthew 25:10
The readiness gap is widening. Increasing power outages, communication failures, economic disruption, and the growing frequency of natural disasters mean churches can no longer wait to prepare. See how the DPA Program responds →
By the Numbers
The Reality Every Church Must Face
We are not building a program around fear. We are building one around facts, and the conviction that the church must be ready.
of Americans live in areas at high risk for natural disasters
of households have no household emergency plan
faster community recovery when local organizations are prepared
natural and man-made disasters declared in the US in the last decade
Building a Culture of Resilience
The Disaster Preparedness Advocate (DPA) Program is a structured, faith-based emergency preparedness training initiative designed to prepare churches, ministries, and individuals for confident, practical, and spiritually grounded responses to disasters.
By fostering a true culture of preparedness, the program moves beyond simple reaction. We equip participants with the mindset and tools necessary to help their ministry implement effective mitigation and recovery strategies, ensuring your congregation remains a pillar of strength and stability for your community when it matters most.
Preparedness is not a one-time event. It is a culture, and this program builds that culture, module by module.
View Full Program DetailsThe Church in Preparedness Mode
Online - 1 HourBiblical mandate, leadership structures, roles and responsibilities. Establishing the theological and practical foundation for Kingdom-centered response.
Robust Family Preparedness Plan
Virtual - 2 HoursDisaster awareness, family planning, resource readiness. Because a prepared advocate begins with a prepared household.
Disaster Management Comprehensive Framework
In-Person - 6 Hours (Saturdays Only)Full disaster lifecycle, community coordination, scenario-based learning. The hands-on practicum that transforms knowledge into competence.
The Church Was Made for This Moment
Crises Don't Wait
Power grid failures, communication blackouts, and infrastructure collapse arrive without warning. The church that waits to prepare will not be ready to serve.
Beyond Your Congregation
The DPA Program equips your church to serve not just your members, but your entire surrounding community, becoming a true pillar of stability.
Faith Requires Readiness
Matthew 25 doesn't applaud those who almost prepared. Readiness is stewardship. It is the responsible care of the community God has placed in your charge.
Standards-Aligned Training
DPA training is aligned with national preparedness standards, bringing professional-grade readiness into the local church context.
“All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.”
Acts 2:44-45
Who It's For
Who Enrolls in the DPA Program?
Applicants must be 18 years or older and a member of a local church or faith-based community. No prior emergency management experience is required.
This program is open to any believer who feels called to serve their community with confidence, competence, and Kingdom purpose.
Your leadership changes everything.
Church leaders play a critical role in the DPA enrollment process, not by choosing favorites, but by verifying membership and affirming participation. Your endorsement signals to your congregation that readiness is a Kingdom priority.
Read the Leader GuideThe time to prepare is now, not when the storm arrives.
Register for the DPA Program today. Get trained. Equip your church. Serve your community.
Program fee: $120 per registrant · Enrollment subject to church leader approval