With 27% of people leaving the faith because of leadership scandals,1 Phil Cooke's new masterclass equips pastors with the insight they need to avoid a crisis and equips them with crisis management skills to navigate one if it occurs.



NEWS PROVIDED BY
Cooke Media Group
Oct. 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- With church scandals hitting the headlines almost daily, Phil Cooke's new Church on Trial—Crisis Management Masterclass trains pastors, ministry, and nonprofit leaders in the U.S. and worldwide in crisis management skills. Based on Cooke's book, "Church on Trial—How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis," the 12-episode online course covers the spectrum of crises that can affect a church, including financial mismanagement, online harassment and sexual scandals, and is available now at philcooke.com/masterclass.

As a respected media expert whose clients include many of the most respected ministries and nonprofits in the U.S., Phil Cooke has decades of experience in crisis management consulting with churches and ministries. "For the most part, seminaries and Bible schools don't train church or nonprofit leaders in crisis communication," states Cooke. "But in today's digital culture and with the barrage of social media, it's not IF we'll have a crisis, it's WHEN. Most leaders are unprepared."

Cooke's book, "Church on Trial" is endorsed by prominent ministry and denominational leaders and lays the foundation for the new masterclass, offering insight to help leaders avoid a crisis and respond appropriately and positively if one occurs. The masterclass features video lessons, downloadable resources with actionable next steps, an in-depth Church on Trial Study Guide, and a bonus live online session with Phil Cooke. In addition to helping leaders navigate specific challenges such as sex offenders, cancel culture, and scandals involving major leaders, the class also equips leaders for the future, offering hope for restoration and reconciliation after a crisis.

While there is no guaranteed way to save any church, ministry or organization from a crisis, training in crisis management can help. Cooke encourages pastors and ministry leaders to take the masterclass with their teams. A crisis does not have to break your church and Phil Cooke's new Church on Trial—Crisis Management Masterclass equips ministries to weather the storm of a crisis and come out stronger.

Find out more at https://philcooke.com/masterclass. Group rates available. Inquire at masterclass@philcooke.com.

1Thompson, Emily. "Unveiling the Exodus: Americans' Reasons for Leaving Religious Traditions | PRRI." PRRI | at the Intersection of Religion, Values, and Public Life., 21 July 2023, www.prri.org/spotlight/unveiling-the-exodus-americans-reasons-for-leaving-religious-traditions/.

About Phil Cooke - Media Producer / Writer / Speaker / Coach
Phil Cooke, PhD, is co-founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles and the nonprofit The Influence Lab. An accomplished author and respected media expert, he has produced media programming and commercials in nearly seventy countries with a client list that includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the world’s most respected churches and ministries. With decades of experience in crisis management consulting for churches and ministries, Phil believes that integrity and transparency are the keys to sharing your story in today's digital age. Find out more at https://philcooke.com.

SOURCE Cooke Media Group

CONTACT: Laura Woodworth, 310-993-8828, laura@cookemediagroup.com