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We offer on-demand courses through The Caring Congregation Academy in three categories: Basic Care Ministry Training Courses, Specialized Crisis Care Courses, and Mini Refresher Courses by Care Topic. Our courses are listed below or you may visit our Academy at Teachable.com by clicking on the orange button below.
The full Basic CCM Training course is essential to establish a care ministry and develop the practical methods of care within a care team. It covers chapters 1 - 11 in our training books. Upon completion, individual will receive a certificate of completion for 10 contact hours in congregational care.
INSTRUCTORS: Rev. Karen Lampe & Rev. Melissa Collier Gepford
This course teaches pastors and staff how to establish and organize an effective congregational care ministry. It is equivalent to Part I of the Full Basic CCM Training course (Chapters 1-5). Includes 60 minutes of professional videos, handouts, and resources for establishing a care ministry.
INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Melissa Collier Gepford
This course contains the essential material for training your care team. It is equivalent to Part 2 of the full Basic CCM Training (Chapters 6-11). Includes 5 hours of professional videos, handouts, and other resources to train your CCM team.
INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Karen Lampe
This course includes content from the full basic training course on how to establish an effective care ministry and equip laity as Congregational Care Ministers (CCMs). It includes a final Care Ministry Action Plan to be submitted to the UMC Discipleship Ministries to achieve CLM Specialization in Congregational Care.
INSTRUCTORS: Rev. Karen Lampe and Rev. Melissa Collier Gepford
Watch this free introductory video on our Basic Training Courses.
Four course bundled savings:
1. Crisis & Trauma
2. Mental Health
3. Recovery Ministry
4.. Communal Disasters
Caring for People in Crisis: Trauma.
including cancer/chronic illness, infertility/miscarriage, and rape/#metoo.
INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Karen Lampe
Caring for People in Crisis: Mental Health including Anxiety & Depression.
INSTRUCTOR: Rev Karen Lampe with special guest Rev. Melissa Collier Gepford.
Caring for People in Crisis: Recovery Ministry
INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Karen Lampe
Caring for People in Crisis: Communal Distress such as Floods, Pandemics, etc.
INSTRUCTOR: Rev Karen Lampe
Chapter 8: Boundaries
INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Karen Lampe
Chapter 9: Listening/Spiritual Guidance
INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Karen Lampe
Chapter 10: Visitation
INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Karen Lampe
Chapter 11: Care for the Dying
INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Karen Lampe