The Church CARES Ministry
Connecting people who need HOPE with people who HELP
How it Works
We enlist and equip lay volunteers to respond to basic emotional and spiritual needs – those that don’t require professional care. With training in listening, presence, and knowing when to refer, volunteers become a hopeful Christ-centered presence for those in distress.
Helper Training: A Care Prayer Share Class
Saturday, May 30th, 9 - 3:30 PM
Would you like to be better equipped to listen and respond to the needs of people around you? Would you like to learn more about this ministry? All are welcome to join!
About Us
The mental health crisis is flooding the church.
-Studies show there are almost 58 million people in our country with emotional or
mental distress. Nearly half are not getting help.
-There will never be enough professionals to meet this need.
-In distress people come to the church first./
-Pastors see as many people as they can or refer to counselors who are often full.
-Too many people fall through the cracks and never receive the help they need.
-The Body of Christ is uniquely positioned to respond to today’s challenges – not with more programs, but with presence. We have people with a heart to help. With simple training and clear structure, they can offer hope and healing to the
hurting.
The Church CARES Ministry will . . .
-Train and equip lay listeners to provide compassionate, Christ-centered care so that no one facing emotional, relational, or personal distress has to walk alone.
-Provide a place at The Table Church that is known as a trusted place where people can find care, connection, and Christ-centered hope when life gets hard.
-Provide opportunities for discipleship and evangelism as we walk alongside hurting people listening, supporting, encouraging, praying, and sharing the hope we have in Jesus.
Lay listeners can walk alongside:
-Discouragement and sadness
-Fear, stress, and worry
-Grief and basic trauma
-Adolescents and life development
-Family, couples, and parents
-Struggle with harmful habits
