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IT'S TIME TO CARE & LEAD WELL

We equip your Care Ministry with sustainable strategies to support your community without burning out.

 

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Join and collaborate with a community of care ministry leaders that are passionate about transforming their cities with care.

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Join the 5-month mastermind with other leaders and be led through a step-by-step path towards building a strategic care ministry.

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"I am learning so much. I went in not even totally sure what all was included in Care Ministry! The information I have gained has not only improved what I'm already doing (especially Benevolence), but will also greatly inform what we create in the future!"

Shannon Pugh, Pastor of Care and Special Needs

"It has given us practical steps to be aware of our stresses, anxieties and concerns. It has allowed us (given us permission) to see some of the weight that we feel as valid. It has given us language with which to speak to each other and those we serve with greater emotional intelligence and empathy."

Matt Loveday, Pastor of Family Ministries

"Hope Made Strong provided us with practical, sustainable strategies for our care ministry. It's been transformative!"

Pastor, Life Church International

"Laura's experience and approach helped us navigate the challenges of church leadership without burning out."

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Your journey towards a sustainable, burnout-proof care ministry starts here.

Take the first steps in building a Sustainable Care ministry with our Free Guide: 3 Steps to Building a Sustainable Care Ministry.

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A space for church leaders to learn, grow, and prevent burnout while fostering resilient communities.

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Develop a culture of care and have a team of skilled and healthy volunteers.


You don't have to do it alone.


The Care Ministry Cohort was created to help you build a strategy of care for your congregation.

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About Hope Made Strong

Discover how Hope Made Strong is helping church leaders prevent burnout, build emotional resilience, and ignite community transformation.

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Meet The Hope Made Strong Team

Laura Howe

Founder

Laura Howe is a mental health clinician and community development strategist for churches that want to care for their communities without burning out. She supports local church leaders to overcome and prevent burnout, create effective and sustainable care ministries and be a beacon of hope for their community.

Joy Aliba Edumu

Virtual Assistant

Joy Aliba Edumu is a dedicated and experienced virtual assistant, specializing in providing top-notch administrative support, podcast management, and customer service. Living in Uganda, but supporting those all around the world Joy is exceptional at connecting virtually. When she isn’t on her laptop providing support to her clients, Joy loves to experience the thrill of travel and experience new cultures.

Rev. Rebecca Bailey

Ministry Coach

Rev. Rebecca Bailey is a clinical counselor and recovery ministry leader in Nashville Tennesse. She previously served on a pastoral staff team and led preschool, connection, and recovery ministries for over 8.5 years. Rebecca is passionate about helping “The Church” create systems of care and support for all people, but especially those working on their mental health, trauma, and chemical dependency recoveries. Healthy church people create churches of healing and grace!

Charis Winter

Partnerships and Project Lead
Charis is a strategic communicator, marketer, and a passionate advocate for equipping the Church to support mental health. With a background in both large organizations, agencies, and nonprofits, she brings clarity, creativity, and compassion to every initiative. At Hope Made Strong, Charis leads with heart and vision, helping churches around the world care for their communities in practical and sustainable ways.
 

Emily Heaton

Content Strategist
Emily Heaton is a creative communicator and detail-oriented project manager who brings clarity, heart, and strategy to the Hope Made Strong team. With a background in church communications and years of experience crafting content that connects, Emily ensures every word reflects the mission of strengthening care ministry leaders. She’s passionate about creating resources that are both impactful and accessible, helping churches build cultures of care with excellence and authenticity.
 

Kelsey Hodges

Digital Designer & Visual Storyteller
Kelsey Hodges brings creative vision and intentional design to Hope Made Strong. With a background in boutique branding and a passion for purpose-driven storytelling, Kelsey specializes in creating visual content that communicates hope, belonging, and purpose. Her heart for the Church and experience in nonprofit media help ensure that every design—whether for resources, events, or social media—reflects the mission and message of equipping leaders to care well without burning out.
 

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