The Care Ministry Podcast

By Laura Howe

Building a culture of care in your church can feel as complex as the people you serve. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Laura Howe offers listeners practical resources and actionable strategies to... more

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October 03, 2024157: Becoming A Sanctuary For Mental Health with Daniel Whitehead
In this episode of the Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe sits down with Daniel Whitehead, CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, for an insightful conversation. Daniel shares his journey from leading a church in England to facing emotional burnout, which led him to pursue studies in theology and mental health. Together, they talk about the pressures of leadership, the power of vulnerability, and how meaningful friendships can make a difference in mental health. Don’t miss Daniel at our upcoming Church Mental Health Summit, and tune in for a special course his organization offers! It’s all in today’s episode!

Quotes
"Mental health is something we all have, and there are seasons of flourishing and languishing for all people. We're just going to help churches begin conversations." – Daniel Whitehead
"God isn't scared of us bringing our stories into His story. That's actually what we're meant to do." – Daniel Whitehead
"The church should be famous as the safest place for someone to recover, wherever Christ is Lord." – Daniel Whitehead
"The pain of isolation is more than the pain of the diagnosis itself. If only there was a community in every town that just knew how to love people really well." – Daniel Whitehead
"You can turn up on a Sunday, you can preach, you can do the things, but actually be really languishing and struggling internally." – Daniel Whitehead
"It's hard to admit that you're fallible... but it's the only way to stay healthy." – Laura Howe

Resources
Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries
Key Ministry
Church Mental Health Summit

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
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36min
September 26, 2024156: Building A Culture Of Care With Grace Family Church
In this episode, Laura Howe speaks with Pastor Chris and Samantha from Grace Family Church in Tampa, Florida. They discuss the unique dynamics of their multi-campus church, the challenges of growing a culture of care, and their plans to utilize the Church Mental Health Summit as a tool for staff training.
Pastor Chris shares his 13 years of experience in care ministry and how Grace Family Church has expanded from one to eight campuses. The conversation dives into the importance of resourcing their care teams and the exciting potential of integrating mental health training for their staff.
Samantha, a care ministry coordinator, highlights the significance of building a culture of care that resonates with their diverse congregation. Together, they reflect on the church’s mission to grow disciples and equip leaders, emphasizing that care is a central part of their strategy.
Quotes
“Care is one of those foxholes... when the real difficult stuff shows up, people can’t wait to find the care pastor.”
“Care is not just one size fits all... we really want to create strong and healthy disciples to carry out the mission of care.”
“The local church becoming a safe space for people to feel like they belong is the hope of our community.”
“We're not building roads anymore; we're building signs to help people find the care they need.”
Resources
Grace Family Church Care page
Grace Family Church (CPR)
Church Mental Health Summit Guide
Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
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43min
September 12, 2024155: Benefits of a community of practice
In a new segment of this podcast with guest, Rebecca Bailey, we’re exploring the benefits of creating a Community of Practice within your church. Listen in for tips on how shared experiences, knowledge, and support lead to stronger, more effective care ministries. Laura and Rebecca also share about the best way to put the new Hope Made Strong Online Community into practice–during the Church Mental Health Summit!
Plus, learn about the new Coaching with Care segment and how you can get involved!

Quotes
People are craving community.
When we’re in harmony, we’re actually noticing what’s happening in our body–that’s in the body of Christ too.

Resources
Hope Made Strong Online Community
Care Ministry Cohort
Community of Practice Guidebook

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
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39min
September 05, 2024154: Addressing Suicide in communities and congregations with Melinda Moore, Ph. D
Melinda Moore shares her personal journey from aspiring to be a medical doctor to finding her passion in suicidology and suicide prevention. Her experience with loss and her work in clinical psychology have driven her to integrate lived experience with clinical practice, emphasizing the importance of empathy and personal insight in mental health support. Melinda highlights the role faith communities can play in suicide prevention by providing spiritual and peer support, advocating for open conversations about mental health, and addressing stigma. She also discusses her upcoming conference, "Addressing Mental Health and Suicide in Communities and Congregations," which aims to educate clergy and faith leaders on these issues, with the goal of bridging the gap between clinical knowledge and faith-based support.

Quotes
As I grew stronger, I was then able to make choices that were based upon not just my own personal preferences, but also what I thought God had in mind for me.
This experience of loss…got me curious about why we weren’t talking about suicide.
Churches are full of people who have gone through suffering and have wisdom to share.
Suicidal people are ambivalent. It’s not that they want to die. It’s that they don’t want to live in the pain that they’re in.

Resources
Conference: Addressing Mental Health and Suicide in Communities and Congregations: A Faith-based Approach
[email protected]
EKU Psychology Clinic
After the Suicide Funeral, by Melinda Moore
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
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39min
August 29, 2024153: Coaching with Cornerstone Church
This is our first live coaching call on the podcast! Pastor Andy and Roxann join us for a helpful conversation on proactively taking steps toward a sustainable intake of care needs. How do we make sure people’s needs don’t fall through the cracks? What systems will be sustainable? What specific programs and forms are the best way to triage incoming requests? Listen in for this free coaching advice!

Quotes
How do you find volunteers? You ask them.
We want to be an incarnational church, not an attractional church.
Care and discipleship run parallel to each other.
When you realize you’re in a community of people who are there to walk alongside you…it gives you a sense of safety.

Resources
Sample Care Protocol
Trello
Planning Center Online
Cornerstone

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
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49min
August 22, 2024152: Leading from the Middle with Sargent Roy Lewis
In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, host Laura Howe sits down with Sgt. Roy to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of leading from the middle. Sgt. Roy shares his insights on the importance of making decisions with confidence, even when the outcome is uncertain. He emphasizes that it's better to make a strong mistake than to hesitate for fear of getting it wrong.

With his straightforward approach, Sgt. Roy encourages leaders to show up confidently in every situation, offering practical advice for those who find themselves navigating the complexities of leadership from a middle position. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on bold decision-making and the power of confidence in leadership.

Quotes
One of the responsibilities of leaders is to coach, train, and mentor.
Don’t be afraid to make decisions.
If you’re going to make a mistake, make a good one.

Resources
Sgt Roy’s website
Broken Things, by Sgt Roy

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
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46min
August 15, 2024151: How To Communicate With Your team without Flipping your Lid
Turns out “flipping your lid” happens to the best of us! In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the science behind what is happening in your brain as you react to various, high-tension scenarios (fight, flight, freeze, or fawn). Knowing how to detect what your brain is doing can help you “HALT” conversations as needed when you are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. Check out today’s episode for actionable ways to not only use this in your own life but also to empower your team with healthy communication responses.

Quotes
It can be tough to break through the noise and get people’s attention during [the fall] season.
It’s interesting to see how Scripture reflects God’s wisdom on how to deal with anger and flipping our lids.
Research has shown that to slow the amygdala response or to re-engage our logic center, we need to tell our bodies we are not in danger.
When someone has flipped their lid, it’s not a good time to have a logical discussion on why they are being inappropriate.
Essentially, you shouldn’t have any meaningful or potentially conflict-inducing conversations at the end of a workday, before you eat dinner after sitting alone in your home office after a sleepless night.

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
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18min
August 08, 2024150: Tech Tool That Allows You To Anticipate Care Needs and Prevent Crisis with Ronee De Leon
Data can feel overwhelming and cumbersome in a church context…until you realize: “Every number has a name. Every name has a story. And every story is for God’s glory.” Today we hear from Ronee De Leon, Director of Innovative Ministries at Grace Fellowship in Ohio and President of Path, a program that transforms your church data into discipleship.

This conversation will help you discover the many benefits of using data to equip your staff to shepherd your church. Help prevent people from falling through the cracks. Don’t be satisfied when someone is walking alone. Offer care that is intentional and strategic. You can find tools and context for how to do this in today’s episode!

Quotes
You can’t change what you don’t measure.
If you truly believe that discipleship is happening in the activities and programs of your church, then it absolutely is worth understanding who is taking steps to engage in those activities and also understand as they disengage in those activities.
Every data point that the church gathers is a soul.
Every number has a name. Every name has a story. And every story is for God’s glory.
People don’t accidentally drift back into church.

Resources
Pathengagement.com/hopemadestrong

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
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38min
August 01, 2024149: Systems = Burnout prevention (Your capacity grows when you have a system)
If you were to list the ways your care ministry might benefit from improvements, it could get overwhelming quickly. There is always room to get better! Today, we’re encouraging you to focus on one of three main care ministry protocols. Laura sets up a systematic approach to improving how you receive, respond, or record. Learn how to minimize feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and stress as you create systems around what matters most! Then watch your impact multiply (without multiplying burnout)!

Quotes
There is less clutter and chaos when we create systems.
A good system hides in the background and supports the team.
You need to document what care took place so that the church, caregiver, and congregant are protected.

Resources
Model of Care download

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
...more
20min
July 24, 2024148: 5 Practices to Cultivate a Safe and Deep Community with David Kim
“God made us in community for community.” As a society, we don’t always experience the kind of community God intended. This is why we need to be aware of the ways in which we can cultivate a safe and deep community with others! Today, David Kim, discipleship and formation pastor at WestGate Church in Silicon Valley, California, and author of Made To Belong gives us five practices to build this kind of community we crave.
Quotes
We are tired of shallow conversations and relationships.
God made us in community for community.
Humans are known for hiding ourselves.
If we continue to hide, how can we be known?

Resources
David Kim on Instagram
https://www.westgatechurch.org/
Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
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23min

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