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Here at The Church Cares, we aim to nurture the congregational care helpers. That’s why we’re proud to offer free high-quality support to those who want to pray, care, and engage more effectively with the hurting world around them. by Jennifer Ripley, Ph.D., co-Director of The Church Cares, Psychologist and Professor at Regent University . January often starts with the best of intentions. We make resolutions to eat healthier, declutter our closets, or get back to the gym. But

Here at The Church Cares, we aim to nurture the congregational care helpers. That’s why we’re proud to offer free high-quality support to those who want to pray, care, and engage more effectively with the hurting world around them. By Dr. Jen Ripley, Ph.D, Co-director of The Church Cares, Psychologist and Professor. with Ezra, The Church Cares Guide At Christmas, lights go up, music plays, and cookies are exchanged—but for many, beneath the surface is a longing to be seen, he

Here at The Church Cares, we aim to nurture the congregational care helpers. That’s why we’re proud to offer free high-quality support to those who want to pray, care, and engage more effectively with the hurting world around them. By Dr. Jennifer Ripley , Ph.D., Co-director of The Church Cares and Ezra, our Church Cares Guide The holidays can be beautiful—but also brutal. For many people, this season stirs up stress, grief, anxiety, and family conflict. As a Church Cares Hel

Here at The Church Cares, we aim to nurture the congregational care helpers. That’s why we’re proud to offer free high-quality support to those who want to pray, care, and engage more effectively with the hurting world around them. By Natalie Renfrow, Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology, Regent University When I was a child, Christmas was pure wonder. But as I’ve grown older, I’ve come to see what I missed back then: the quiet strain behind the sparkle. While I was lost i