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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team

Overview

As a Christian Ministry, our Rapid Response Team (RRT) of Chaplains are trained for Emotional and Spiritual care during times of disaster and crisis.  Our trauma-trained Chaplains, utilizing skills taught in recognized Critical Incident Stress Management courses, come alongside those going through a tragic event.  Chaplains with the RRT Chaplaincy come from varied backgrounds in ministry fields, serving as Chaplains, Pastors,  and/or Grief Counsellors.  All Chaplains come alongside those in the community and, as necessary, link them to ongoing community resources for any ongoing assistance.   Chaplains play a unique role in the way they respond to by coming alongside the communities’ church leadership and it’s Emergency Services Chaplains during these times.  

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Full Organization Name

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association-Rapid Response Team (RRT)

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Contact Information

Office Phone: 1-800-293-3717

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24 Hour Phone: 1-800-293-3717

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Address: 

20 Hopewell Way NE

Calgary Alberta

T3J 5H5

Contact Person

Merle Doherty

Emergency Liaison Officer

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Email Address:

Mdoherty@bgea.ca

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Description of Organization

What we offer

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As a Christian Ministry, our Rapid Response Team (RRT) of Chaplains are trained for Emotional and Spiritual care during times of disaster and crisis.  Our trauma-trained Chaplains, utilizing skills taught in recognized Critical Incident Stress Management courses, come alongside those going through a tragic event.  Chaplains with the RRT Chaplaincy come from varied backgrounds in ministry fields, serving as Chaplains, Pastors,  and/or Grief Counsellors.  All Chaplains come alongside those in the community and, as necessary, link them to ongoing community resources for any ongoing assistance.   Chaplains play a unique role in the way they respond to by coming alongside the communities’ church leadership and it’s Emergency Services Chaplains during these times.

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Location and Structure in Ontario: 

RRT is structured to respond anywhere within Canada.

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RRT provides trained Chaplains for spiritual and Emotional Care.

​​Preparedness, Response, Recovery, Restoration

Preparedness:  Training on Trauma and Grief as well as Critical Incident Stress management Classes

Response: Trained Chaplains to respond to any disaster type.

Capacity: (Human and Material Resources)

Chaplains who may deploy into communities where community members have been impacted.

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