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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How many episodes does The Care Ministry Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 194 episodes available.

The Care Ministry Podcast episodes:

January 11, 2024122: Shifting your focus from outreach to in-reach with Melissa Walker
“There were people who had needs inside of our church that I had been overlooking.”
Just six months into a new care ministry role, Melissa felt like a failure. The Exec. team decided to shift the focus from external efforts to internal efforts of care within the church that were not yet foundationally strong. Listen to today’s episode for five areas Melissa was able to guide the team toward a stronger system of care.

Quotes
Your care ministry is unique.
Care is complex and its responsibilities can take people by surprise.
There were people who had needs inside of our church that I had been overlooking.
Prayer is the foundation of a church’s care ministry.
Ministry is dying to ourselves daily.

Resources
Care Ministry Cohort
Components Of Care Ministry

Connect with Hope Made Strong
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47min
January 04, 2024121: What is Hope Made Strong and 5 Ways We Help You Build Your Care Ministry
After working for 15 years as a clinical mental health social worker, Laura Howe began to dream up what it could look like for church leaders to provide excellent support for their communities…without the burnout piece that often follows. Today, Hope Made Strong provides support for leaders all over the world, reaching 100 countries with its resources, tools, and global Church Mental Health Summits. Listen in to discover the many ways you can be equipped with the mental health resources needed to create resilient individuals and churches with knowledgeable and confident leadership.

Quotes
Many churches had the intention of caring for their people but struggled to do it effectively. And they seemed to burn through leaders and volunteers. Nothing ever really stuck.
I knew that there is power in having a network of support through peers.
The church has lessons to learn from the community. And the community has lessons to learn from the church.

Resources
Care Ministry Cohort
Finding Hope in Helping course
The Caregiver Toolbox course
Sleep is not a Dream course
The Mental Health Speakers Lab course
Church Mental Health Summit
Local Church Mental Health Summits
Mental Health Sunday toolkit
3 Steps to Building a Sustainable Care Ministry
Email us: [email protected]

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
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30min
December 28, 2023120: Battling Isolation in a Front Stage World with Jimmy Dodd
“You need truthtellers in your life…even when it’s incredibly difficult.” In a world that is consumed with the “front stage,” or what is seen in ministry, it becomes increasingly important for us to maintain relationships that will build up the integrity of our “backstage” parts of life. The enemy tells us lies that drive us toward isolation, but Jimmy Dodd, Founder, and CEO of PastorServe, reminds us to make space for solitude and silence as we listen for God’s voice.

Quotes
It was good for my health to slow down.
We cannot let the antagonist set the agenda for the church.
You need truthtellers in your life…even when it’s incredibly difficult.

Resources
Church Mental Health Summit

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
...more
29min
December 21, 2023119: How Do We Cultivating Authentic Hope with Danielle Strickland
It’s one thing to survive with hope barely. But it’s an entirely different thing to overflow with it! And it’s possible! Today, we get to hear from Danielle Strickland, founder of Boundless Communications Inc. Danielle offers a new perspective on hope and shares how our culture often defines it inaccurately. Hope isn’t happiness. Hope isn’t distance. It’s honest, it’s present, and it’s active.

Quotes
You get your hope from the source of hope.
Hope is found in the present tense. Hope is the presence of God right now.
Hope is not something you see from a distance.
Hope is an action that we’re participating in.
If you want to live hopefully, even about macro issues…do something small.

Resources
Daniellestrickland.com
Church Mental Health Summit

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
...more
25min
December 14, 2023118: Being Brave Enough to Be Broken with Toni Collier
“Go deep or go home.” Today we welcome Toni Collier, founder of an international women’s organization called Broken Crayons Still Color, to the podcast. In one of our most-viewed sessions of the 2023 Church Mental Health Summit, Toni clarifies the difference between guilt and shame. Toni encourages listeners to step away from being a fan of God and into the deeper calling of following Him, drawing our attention to the four basic needs we as humans never graduate from needing.

Quotes
A fan calls themself a Christian…A follower surrenders.
We need people that are like Jesus with skin on to see us in the depths of us.
Hiding is the kryptonite to healing.
You can claim guilt without having to embrace shame.
We are imperfect and we’re wired for struggle, but we’re still so worthy of love and belonging.
Resources
tonijcollier.com
Church Mental Health Summit

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
...more
22min
December 07, 2023117: Building and Bearing with Empathy in Everyday Life with Edward Ng
In the rubble of our society’s relationships, how do we step into compassion and empathy to truly love our neighbors?

Today, we’re joined by Edward Ng, a Registered Psychologist in Vancouver, Canada, and the founder and director of Eastgate Psychological Services. In today’s episode, we get to learn the difference between compassion and empathy and find out how to grow in empathy with key practices.

Quotes
If we’re serious about conforming to Christ…we must learn to love our neighbors as ourselves.
We practice stretching ourselves to cover another with love.
Empathy requires mental discipline.
Saying something out loud to another person sharpens us.
Imperfect love given in humility is more powerful than we know.

Resources
Church Mental Health Summit

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
...more
23min
November 30, 2023116: How coaching can help you help others with Dr. Chris Adams
You don’t have to end your career on sick leave. Too many pastors and ministry leaders get to a stage of burnout, not realizing there is hope and healing from their exhaustion, emotions, and fatigue. Today’s guest, Rev. Dr. Chris Adams of Biola’s Rosemead School of Psychology and the Flourishing in Ministry Coaching Initiative shares with us a key factor for leaders desiring longevity in ministry. Learn about how emotional intelligence is making a distinct difference for leaders today.

Quotes
We can’t cultivate self-awareness by ourselves.
Ministry leaders are first responders.
There is inherent value in getting together with people who do what you do.
The ecosystem that a leader is serving in certainly makes a difference with respect to their wellbeing.
You don’t have to end your career on sick leave.

Resources
Flourishinginministry.org
Flourishing Ministry Teams download

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
...more
46min
November 23, 2023115: Starting a New Care Ministry In Your Church with Jessica Howard, Cohort Alumni
Today’s special guest, Jessica Howard, is in a new role of leadership within the care ministry at her church. While only a few months into this role, she joined our Care Ministry Cohort, and in this episode, she shares her big takeaways.
Listen in to learn how your unique church culture can benefit from the tools and resources in the Cohort, adapting them to be practical in streamlining and strategizing your care.

Quotes
The power of an invite speaks volumes.
It was really nice to have a support network and know that we are all in it together.
It is ok if you try something and it doesn’t work out the first time.
Our aim is not to meet every single need, because we can’t!
Your care ministry is as unique to your church as the people you serve.

Resources
Care Ministry Cohort
Contact Hope Made Strong

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
...more
27min
November 16, 2023114: Building your care team w/ Kathleen Otchy Cohort Alumni
We’re grateful for Kathleen Otchy joining us on today’s episode! Kathleen joined a Care Ministry Cohort and, today, she gives us insight into a bit of her story, why she found value in our cohorts after over 20 years of Care Ministry experience, and the best advice for anyone just beginning a care ministry role.

Quotes
Normalizing care is a very difficult thing to find.
There’s very little encouragement for Care people…so to be encouraged was invaluable.
God is doing something in our nation, in the world, around equipping and catalyzing or moving the church into this space where we’re really able to help people in their intimate lives.
It suddenly felt like we were a part of something bigger.

Resources
Care Ministry Cohort
Contact Hope Made Strong

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
...more
28min
November 09, 2023113: What is a Church Care Coordinator, and why I think every church needs one.
Today, we’re exploring the vital role of Care Coordinators in churches. It is the church's responsibility to provide belonging, purpose, and hope to its community. Care Coordinators can accomplish this with three core functions: managing communication of needs, nurturing relationships with community partners, and overseeing diverse volunteer teams. Listen in as we challenge traditional discipleship models and advocate for reciprocal church-member support.

Quotes
When it comes to Care, I really think that every church should have someone doing the role of a Care Coordinator.
The church is perfectly suited to provide the core needs of belonging, purpose, and hope.
It takes collaboration with community partners to provide wrap-around care for people.
When you select volunteers, diversity is key.
I believe that Care is the biggest opportunity for the church to connect and build trust and share the love of Jesus.

Resources
Episode 69
5 points on Making a Case for Care
Care Ministry Cohort
Contact Hope Made Strong

Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
...more
19min

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How many episodes does The Care Ministry Podcast have?

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