WEBINARS
The Caring Congregation is offering churches, districts and conferences different options to receive the specialized training required to take your care ministries to a new level. We believe that care is the heart of the church and that Jesus has called us to do healing ministries. Our goal is to help you receive training for pastors and laity that will help you create an excellent care ministry in your church and community. To that end, we have developed three different options for training. We welcome you to email Karen Lampe or another team member to discuss any of these options.
OPTION 1: WEBINARS
- National CCM Basic Training Webinars - are offered semi-annually (spring & fall) for individuals to participate in a live streaming intensive Basic CCM Training course (usually over 2 days - approx. 14 hours total). This online webinar offers detailed training designed for pastors and laity to learn the basics on how to establish and conduct an effective care ministry based on Revs. Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford's books, The Caring Congregation Ministry: Implementation Guide, and the Care Minister's Manual. Individual paid registration required.
- Specialized CCM Basic Training Webinars - same training as above, but customized for a church, conference or district on a date mutually agreed upon for training (typically a Fri/Sat). This intensive one or day live-streamed event is customizable to include representation by the host as a presenter, and more emphasis on certain aspects of the training as requested. Fees are paid by the host church/district. Contact thecaringcongregation@gmail.com to set up your webinar.
OPTION 2: CARING CONGREGATION ACADEMY ONLINE COURSES @ TEACHABLE.COM
- Basic CCM Training Online Courses. This is available as a full course or broken down into separate parts by topic. This is a perfect way to train individual staff and laity when establishing your care ministry, or offering a refresher course in a certain topic. This course is self paced. Individual paid registration required. Upon completion, individuals may request a certificate of completion.
- Specialized/Continuing Education Online Courses. These are for individuals to further their expertise beyond the basic training course. Courses are available in a range of individual short videos, bundled by topic, and specialized by subject matter. These courses are self paced. Individual paid registration required. Examples: Caring for People in Crisis: Trauma, Natural Disasters, Mental Health, or Recovery Ministries.
- NEW! Mini Refresher Courses by Care Topic. These courses are tied to a particular chapter in Part 2 of our basic training including: Boundaries, Death & Dying, Listening, Hospital Visitation and more!
- Individual Zoom Coaching - Schedule a session with one of our national leaders to assist in adapting The Caring Congregation model of care to meet specific situations.
OPTION 3: IN PERSON SEMINAR
This option involves a one or two-day seminar whereby a host church, district or conference invites one of our seminar leaders to provide an on site, in-person conference. These are the "in-person" equivalent of the Specialized CCM Basic Training Webinars mentioned in Option 1 above. Most seminars are held on Friday and Saturday to allow for greatest participation. The host church also receives additional consultation for three months after the seminar. Contact us for availability and pricing. Contact thecaringcongregation@gmail.com to set up your In-Person Seminar.
PRIVATE CONSULTATION
Consultation is available for any church or individual regarding the CCM method of care. Private consultation might include organizational strategies, communal disasters or focused care issues. Appointments are scheduled for hourly sessions. Contact one of our team members to learn more and set up a mutually agreeable time.
PASTORAL SERVICES & COUNSELING
Rev. Karen Lampe is available to preach at your local church. Her specialty in pastoral care makes her highly adept at sermons on forgiveness, hope, relationships, death and grief. View her recent sermon on the “Woman at the Well.”
We have pastors on our national team who are also available to officiate at weddings and funerals. They help families navigate the joys as well as the challenges of these sacred events.
In private counseling, our national pastoral team provides counsel to pastors, individuals and families. They can offer spiritual guidance regarding forgiveness, relationships, sexual identity, and grief.