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In God's Shadow
Here at The Church Cares, we aim to nurture 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 Luan Sy Associate Clinical Social Worker and doctoral student in Regent’s PhD program in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is a Church Implementation Liaison for The Church Cares. “Oh boy. This is like a bad made-for-TV movie: Awake in the O
The Church Cares
Oct 26, 20254 min read


Prayer Plus Care: Caring for Others is More than a Wish
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 Elisha Wisener Linda isn’t a counselor. She’s not a pastor. She doesn’t have a psychology degree or a crisis line in her pocket. But Linda is the person people in her church trust enough to say, “I’m not okay.” Maybe you’re like her—faithful, w
The Church Cares
Oct 15, 20253 min read


Examining a Church Care Program Case Study
When I first heard about the growing mental health challenges within faith communities, I knew something had to change. Churches are more...
The Church Cares
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Helping Families Thrive with Church Programs
Churches have always been a cornerstone for community support. But today, their role is evolving. More than ever, churches are stepping...
The Church Cares
Sep 16, 20254 min read


Why Listening Is a Superpower in Your Church
Superpower listeners in church How everyday believers can start helping hurting people without giving advice, solving problems, or going...
The Church Cares
Sep 16, 20254 min read


Designing Effective Church Care Programs
Creating a supportive environment within a church is more important now than ever. Mental health challenges are rising, and faith...
The Church Cares
Aug 25, 20253 min read


When the Church Shows Up: Meeting Mental Health Needs with Compassion and Christ
Brothers in Christ sharing life In a world where pain often hides behind a Sunday smile, the Church has a sacred opportunity: to be the...
The Church Cares
Jul 10, 20252 min read


When the Baby Came, So Did the Silence
Caring for Post Partum Depression with Church Members When Rachel and Josh welcomed their first child, the church was thrilled. The...
Jennifer Ripley
May 22, 20252 min read


When Pastor Dan Couldn't Do it All
Tired Pastor Dan Pastor Dan loved his church deeply. He had walked couples through marriage prep, stood beside families at gravesides,...
Jennifer Ripley
May 22, 20252 min read


When Life Hurts, The Church Cares
Equipping the church in care ministry
Jennifer Ripley
May 22, 20252 min read
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