Resources & Training

We’ve carefully curated and created resources for the most common areas of need in the church.

Resources for Churches Caring for Families, Addiction, Grief and Trauma

You'll find a variety of resources we've gathered from books and videos, to curriculum and group support groups on this page. We're constantly adding and updating content here so check back often for new resources.

Resources for Specific Categories

Toggle between each category below for resources on that topic.

Emotions

Resources to help Christians manage emotions, like fear, worry, anxiety, stress, and sadness.

Charis Institute Emotions Curriculum

Anxiety & Stress Bible Study for Small Groups

Group Resources for Anxiety

Website for help dealing with Stress and Depression

Link to workbook for Childhood Anxiety

Fear, Worry and Stress Workbook

Overcoming sadness, discouragement, and depression

Ministry for Those that Mourn

If you are searching for help in ministry to those who are mourning in your Church, we recommend the resources below. We recommend Through This Valley 8-week support group materials available for free from New Spring Church.

Through this Valley Materials

The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families

24/7 Support - 7 cups Grief and Loss Community

Stephen Ministries Grief Resources

Griefshare.org - Video Support Group Materials

U of Michigan Healthcare System Grief Information

Book: A Chronicle of Grief by Mel Lawrenz

Ministry to Those Who are Traumatized

The Church Cares has developed a four-part video presentation to help lay counselors navigate the complex topic of trauma and mental health in the church.

The Church Cares Trauma Curriculum

Video about healing from Trauma

Trauma Healing Small Group Workbook

Trauma-informed Video

Online Small Group for Trauma Healing

Trauma Course for Congregants ($25 fee)

Free Training: Ministering to Families & Children with Trauma

Ministry for Marriage and Family

We are excited to offer our parenting curriculum, which is designed to equip parents with the tools they need to raise happy and healthy children. Click below to learn more about our program and how can benefit your family.

The Charis Institute Parenting Curriculum

Family Communication Resource

Grace Together: Free Marriage Course

The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller

Parenting Skills Download

Biola Center for Marriage & Family

John Brown Center for Healthy Relationships

Ministry for Adolescents
& Their Families

Ministry to adolescents and their families is a special focus of churches. We know that teens today are often struggling with emotions, worry, anxiety, or relationships. They need the support of their church community and teen ministries.

Gen Z YoungLife Presentation

YoungLife Resources

Fuller Youth Institute Resources

Resources from Focus on the Family

The Hope Line Teen Mental Health Resources

Relate Strong Adolescent Course for Emotional Regulation

Ministry for Those with Addictions

Recommended resources for those seeking recovery in your church can be found below. We also highly recommend Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step program with Christ-centered principles designed for both group and individual contexts, offering flexibility for various needs.

Learn More About Celebrate Recovery

Covenant Eyes: Porn Addiction Resources

Alcoholics Anonymous Support

Celebration of Discipline: Book

Book: Soul Detox

Engage a Positive Habit: 24-7 Prayer

Narcotics Anonymous

7 Cups

The 7 Cups resource is available to everyone in The Church Cares community. Your church may have a specific entrance into the app, ask your leader.

7 Cups provides free chatrooms for Christians, 24/7 support and multilingual functionality.

The Church Cares Trauma Course

The course includes videos and a Powerpoint presentation that any church can use to learn more about trauma, its effects on people, and how you can help.