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Churches: stop thinking ‘if’ a crisis will happen, start thinking ‘when', says media expert Phil Cooke

Churches: stop thinking ‘if’ a crisis will happen, start thinking ‘when', says media expert Phil Cooke

As stories about sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement and other scandals in churches continue to hit the media headlines, it's critical that pastors and leaders prepare what to do "when" and not "if" a crisis hits, says Phil Cooke. Christian Daily International approached the renowned media consultant, TV producer and author about his latest book ‘Church on Trial: How to protect your congregation, mission, and reputation during a crisis’.

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