The Care Ministry Podcast

200: When You’re Ready for a Fresh Start: Rediscovering Your Why in Care Ministry

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Today, Laura sits down with therapist and ministry leader Rebecca to talk about what it looks like to integrate professional care and pastoral support in the church. They discuss the importance of psychological safety, how to cultivate healing environments in ministry, and why a strengths-based approach matters when building a culture of care. Their conversation highlights the blend of clinical insight and spiritual wisdom needed to lead well in caregiving roles.

 

Quotes

  • "Caregiving is not about having all the answers, it's about showing up consistently with compassion." — Laura Howe
  • "We heal in community. Isolation may protect us short-term, but connection restores us." — Rebecca Bailey
  • "When we assume we must fix people, we miss the opportunity to empower them." — Laura Howe
  • "A trauma-informed church is not a therapy session; it’s a place where people feel safe to bring their whole selves." — Rebecca Bailey
  • "We can't pour from an empty cup. Caring for ourselves is an act of stewardship." — Laura Howe

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