Sharing Hope in Crisis
A one-day training for any Christian who wants to compassionately and appropriately share the love and hope of Jesus Christ in times of grief and pain.
Live Training Seminar (6 hours)
The one-day Sharing Hope in Crisis (SHIC) seminar is intended for anyone and everyone in the church. All of us know a friend, neighbor or co-worker who is struggling with a life crisis. This seminar was developed to help you know what to say and what not to say when people grieve, and how to compassionately and appropriately share the love and hope of Jesus Christ. This training is also beneficial for first responders and church leaders who face suffering people on a regular basis.
This six-hour course, or the online Sharing Hope in Crisis On-Demand course, meets one of the suggested requirements for BG-RRT chaplaincy.
Upcoming Events
- Sep 06
- Sep 27
- Oct 04
- Oct 18
- Nov 01
- Nov 15
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) requires chaplains to complete Sharing Hope in Crisis (SHIC). SHIC is one of the five training courses required for chaplaincy.
Host a Live Sharing Hope in Crisis Seminar
If you are interested in hosting a live seminar, read the FAQ, hosting guidelines and equipment requirements. Then, fill out a request form.
Hosting FAQ
Equipment Requirements
Promotional Plan
Session Topics
Hosting Guidelines
In addition, if you’d like to host a seminar, please call the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team at (800) 335-1337 from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST Monday–Friday or email [email protected]. We encourage churches or organizations to see this as a regional event and invite others to attend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharing Hope in Crisis and who is it for?
Sharing Hope in Crisis is a BG-RRT-sponsored training that helps equip Christians to offer the love and hope of Christ in any crisis situation. This training is offered to anyone regardless of whether they would like to become a chaplain, but it does meet one of the requirements to become an BG-RRT chaplain if so desired.
I've had other Rapid Response Training courses, do I still need the Sharing Hope in Crisis course?
Yes, Sharing Hope in Crisis is a required training course for chaplains, specifically designed to equip participants on what to say—and not say—to someone who is grieving. This training for chaplains is essential as they deploy.
Can I complete the Sharing Hope in Crisis course online?
Yes, you can sign up for our free Sharing Hope in Crisis On-Demand training seminar.