Ready: Ministering to Those in Crisis Bible Study Book includes a small group experience for six small group sessions, applicable Scripture, key word study, and a life application section called "Live It Out." Few people are prepared for crisis or hard times. Some crises come out of the blue, and others can be seen coming a long way off. Awareness of the pending crisis does not change the helplessness people can feel. The value of this study is that it equips believers to be ready to minister. Sometimes we can step into a crisis and readily fix it, but a lot of crises are here for the long haul. The Bible offers us guidance in how we can love, support, and minister to the person in crisis. Session titles: Ready When Injustice PrevailsReady to Help the PoorReady When Sickness Comes to StayReady When Sex DestroysReady When Homosexuality DevastatesReady When Pornography ControlsFeatures: Biblically rooted and gospel-centered contentLeader material (environment, guides to questions with optional questions and activities, general leadership, etc.)Life application-based, topical studiesStreamlined experienceCommentary and word studyBenefits: Use historical background provided to create greater context for spiritual growthLearn how to biblically minister to friends, co-workers, family members, and others dealing with economic challenges, sexual addictions, gender confusion, sickness, and brokennessGet biblical insight for your life...todayHelp leaders prepare for the group meeting and feel confident in their understanding of the materialUse content to develop new leadersLearn to comfort others in ChristOvercome a sense of helplessness in relationshipsHelp individual group members deal with crisis over "the long haul"Author: Chip Ingram's passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, coach and teacher for more than twenty-five years, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God's truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.