Have you ever taken an extra-long weekend to have a mini-vacation? A quick recharge, but not too long because you have a million things going on. You don’t have time for a full vacation, but you know you need a break. I did this last week and the evening...
The Caring Church Response is the step-by-step process that Hope Made Strong walks churches through to build a sustainable and effective care program. It builds on the strengths of the church, meets the community’s needs, and aligns with the unique mission of...
1 Corinthians 12:22-26 talks about the value that God has for all the parts, or members, of the body. “…that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together.”...
Boundaries are tough. We know they are necessary for our own health and for the well-being of those we are serving, but when in a caregiving role at church, they are constantly being challenged. Anyone who has supported someone through a struggle has...
Let’s be honest, the church is unable to effectively support all the issues that your congregants are facing. In a single day, you can hear from seniors struggling with early signs of dementia, someone wanting support for addiction, and a couple whose marriage...
In Exodus 18:18, we see Jethro talking to Moses about how to delegate leadership to others to support the Israelite people. I’m with Jethro on this. It is neither healthy nor helpful for you to do Pastoral Care alone. You are going to wear yourself out and...
