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The Church Cares
This essential, free, research-based program aids peer-to-peer helpers in addressing the church's biggest personal struggles. 
Charis Institute at Regent University
7 Cups of tea, one of our sponsors
The national Christian Foundation sponsors our project

Church and Online Helper Ministry

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Church Helper Ministry

 

The Church Cares is a peer helping ministry offering listening, prayer and support in a church community.  

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Online Help

7 cups app connects helpers and help-seekers in an online community.  

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Upcoming Events

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THE CHURCH CARES

Church Leader Interest Meeting 

Virtual Event 

Sept 3, 2024 at 12 PM EST

September 17th at 12 PM EST

September 25th at 12 PM EST

October 8th at 12 PM EST

October 23 at 12 PM EST

October 29 at 6 PM EST

Or request a date

Zoomroom: 757 352 4368 

 

See introductory video below

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THE CHURCH CARES 

Helper Orientation Training

 

Live On Zoom with The Church Cares staff 

FREE

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Sept 7 9am -12 EST Portsmouth VA

Sept 14 9am- 12 EST Zoom

Sept 16 6pm -9  EST Zoom

Sept 28 9am -12 EST Zoom

Click to see more dates

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Introduction to The Church Cares

Some of our books

Beyond the Clinical Hour, a book by Dr. Sells and Friends
Ministering to families in Crisis, a book by Dr. Ripley and Sells

Mental Health and the Church

The Church Cares mental health mission

Through a grant from the National Christian Foundation, Charis Institute, Regent University, and 7 Cups of Tea, The Church Cares has been launched. 

 

The goal is to empower churches to train lay helpers to address their communities' emotional, relational, and behavioral distress issues with minimal financial cost. 

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Churches we serve

The following churches and ministries have signed on to participate in The Church Cares 

Dr. Jim Sells explains the origins of The Church Cares Ministry

Partnering with the Church Cares
Holding Hands

Partner with us

Lay helpers can partner with our ministry to become leaders equipped to help those who are in need of emotional care. 

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