A Simple Step Press Workshop

Before the Crisis

A complete, ready-to-present 75-minute family preparedness workshop—simple enough for anyone to lead with confidence.

Ready to presentNo specialist training requiredOptional Q&A afterward
Get the Complete Workshop — $179Single Event License · Up to 50 workbooks

Why this matters

Help families prepare before they are under pressure.

Families should not have to search for phone numbers, medications, documents, bills, passwords, or household instructions during a crisis.

Before the Crisis gives adults a calm, private place to begin. The workshop turns a difficult subject into simple next steps that families can consider at their own pace.

The goal is not to finish everything today.Each participant leaves with one useful action they can complete this week.

A look inside

Clear slides that keep the conversation moving

The presentation uses short prompts, plain language, and generous breathing room so participants can listen and work without feeling rushed.

Four sample slides from the Before the Crisis workshop

Sample workshop slides. The complete presentation includes 23 slides.

Everything you need

Open the package and lead the workshop

23-slide PowerPoint

A calm, readable presentation built to guide the full 75-minute workshop.

Word-for-word Leader Guide

Timing, activities, handout prompts, examples, and transition cues in Kevin’s natural speaking style.

13-page Participant Workbook

A reproducible PDF that participants can write in privately during the workshop.

Presenter Cheat Sheets

Two-slides-per-page and four-slides-per-page versions help the speaker follow along without turning toward the screen.

25 Questions and Answers

Plain-English responses to common audience questions—especially helpful for first-time presenters.

Event Promotion Kit

Ready-to-use materials that help your organization announce and fill the workshop.

Start Here and License Guides

Simple setup, printing, presentation, and licensing instructions.

Optional Prayers

Opening and closing prayers are included for faith-based settings, but are never required.

Simple to use

How the package works

1

Purchase and download

Choose the license that fits. Your complete workshop package is delivered as a downloadable ZIP file.

2

Prepare your materials

Review the Leader Guide, open the PowerPoint, and print the Participant Workbooks allowed by your license.

3

Lead with confidence

Follow the script and speaker cues. Participants can begin filling in blanks while you calmly talk them through each step.

Built for trust

A private, respectful workshop

  • Participants use quiet reflection and private checkmarks.
  • Anyone may pass on any question.
  • Hosts do not collect completed workbook pages.
  • No passwords, account numbers, diagnoses, medication details, or legal documents are shared publicly.

Who it serves

A practical resource for trusted community leaders

Churches and senior-adult ministries
Community and caregiver groups
Funeral homes and hospices
Elder-law and estate-planning offices
Financial and insurance professionals
Educators, families, and volunteers

Created by Kevin R. Brown

Practical guidance, written in plain English

Kevin is a longtime educator, author, caregiver, and founder of Simple Step Press. His resources are shaped by caregiving, loss, paperwork, and the practical questions families face when life changes suddenly.

Common questions

Before you purchase

Do I need professional speaking or specialist training?

No. The word-for-word Leader Guide, timing cues, slide images, transitions, and 25-question Presenter Q&A Guide are designed to help a pastor, staff member, volunteer, educator, or other presenter lead confidently.

Do participants receive printed workbooks?

The package includes a reproducible 13-page workbook as a printable PDF. You print the copies or arrange for printing within the limit of your license.

How long is the workshop?

The main presentation is approximately 75 minutes. You may offer an optional question-and-answer period afterward.

May we change the workshop files?

You may add permitted event details where the license allows, but the package files may not be resold, publicly posted, or shared outside the purchased license.

How many workbooks may we print?

Printing limits follow the license purchased: up to 50 for a Single Event License, up to 250 total for an Organization Annual License, or up to 500 total for a Licensed Presenter Annual License.

Choose your license

Choose the license that fits

Every option includes the complete workshop package. The difference is how often and where you may present it.

Single Event License

$179
  • One workshop presentation
  • Up to 50 Participant Workbooks
  • Complete digital package
Choose Single Event
Best Value

Organization Annual License

$399
  • Unlimited presentations for 12 months
  • One organization location
  • Up to 250 workbooks total
Choose Organization

Licensed Presenter Annual

$699
  • One named independent presenter
  • Multiple organizations and locations
  • Up to 500 workbooks total
Choose Presenter

License use is based on the honor system. Package files may not be resold, publicly posted, or shared outside the purchased license.