Resources

We’ve carefully curated resources, including from our partners and industry experts, for the most common areas of need in the church.

Resources for Starting a Care Ministry

Introductory Course

Listen: Learning to Care with Compassion and Confidence

6 Video Lessons

The Church Cares Kit

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When Hurting People Come to Church
Appendix Resources

Legal considerations for a mental health ministry

Resource list for churches for mental health ministry

How to make a referral for mental healthcare

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Resources for Specific Care Categories

Toggle between each category below to learn more about each 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

Emotionally Healthy Discipleship

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. 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

Communication document

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 Regen

Covenant Eyes: Porn Addiction Resources

Alcoholics Anonymous Support

Celebration of Discipline: Book

New Life Ministries

Engage a Positive Habit: 24-7 Prayer

Narcotics Anonymous

Hope Focused Couple Counseling: A Christian couple counseling training program for pastors and mental health professionals

Created by Dr. Jen Ripley, Ph.D. Co-director of Charis Institute

Tell Me More

Resources: Books

When Hurting People Come to Church by
Shaunti Feldhahn and James N. Sells

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Ministering to Families in Crisis, Edited by Jen Ripley, Jim Sells & Diane Chandler

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Beyond the Clinical Hour by Jim Sells, Amy Trout & Heather Sells

Church Partner Resources

No one does ministry alone. These organizations have excellent resources to partner with you to provide care in your congregation. We recommend these ministries to offer to your congregation when facing difficult times.