Seminars
HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE CARE SEMINARS
HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE ENGLISH CARE SEMINAR
HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE ENGLISH CARE SEMINAR
An exciting opportunity for churches in the Horizon Texas Conference to take our 2-day basic care ministry training this spring:
March 28-29, 2025
Grace UMC, Lubbock, TX
Fri, Mar 28: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat, Mar 29: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
TCC Leader: Rev. Laura Berg
HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE ENGLISH CARE SEMINAR
HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE ENGLISH CARE SEMINAR
HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE ENGLISH CARE SEMINAR
This fall, Horizon Texas Conference is hosting another 2-day basic care ministry seminar for churches in the Dallas area:
September 12-13, 2025
University Park UMC, Dallas, TX
Sat - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
TCC Leader: Rev. Karen Lampe
HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE SPANISH CARE SEMINAR
HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE ENGLISH CARE SEMINAR
HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE SPANISH CARE SEMINAR
Our first care seminar taught in Spanish! Horizon Texas Conference is hosting a
2-day basic care ministry course:
September 27-28, 2025
Christ's Foundry UM Mission, Dallas, TX
Sat - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sun - 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
TCC Leader: Rev. Dr. Eric Hernandez Lopez
WEBINARS
CARE MINISTRY WEBINAR (BASIC + CLM)*
📅 July 11-12, 2025 (Fri-Sat) | 9 AM - 4 PM CT
🎥 Live-Streamed Basic Course
Join us this summer for a transformative 2-day training designed for Certified Lay Ministers (CLMs) and church leaders. Learn how a Caring Congregation model can strengthen your church’s care ministry. This training covers:
✅ Prayer & Listening
✅ Spiritual Guidance & Boundaries
✅ Visitation & Caring for the Dying
✅ Organizing a Care Ministry
✅ CLM Specialization Track*
*Includes final project guidance for an additional specialization in congregational care for CLMs.
CARE MINISTRY WEBINAR (Basic)
📅 October 17-18, 2025 (Fri-Sat) | 9 AM - 4 PM CT
🎥 Live-Streamed Basic Course
Open to pastors, church staff, and volunteers, this 2-day training equips you with practical skills to build and sustain a thriving care ministry. Topics include:
✅ Prayer & Listening
✅ Spiritual Guidance & Boundaries
✅ Visitation & Caring for the Dying
✅ Organizing a Care Ministry
For all webinars:
COHORTS & COACHING
"Let's Get Started"
SMALL GROUP LEARNING COHORT
March 19, March 26, April 2, 2025
Three 1.5 hour sessions on Wednesdays
9am CT (10 am ET)
Three 1.5 hour live Zoom classes in a small group learning cohort led by an experienced TCC Trainer who will guide you through practical next steps to begin your care ministry. Learn from a pastor who understands the challenges of getting started and how to overcome obstacles slowing your progress.
Recommended prerequisite for this cohort: TCC Basic CCM Training or equivalent. This cohort focuses on implementation of Part 1 (Establishing Your Congregational Care Ministry) in our basic training book: The Caring Congregation Ministry: Implementation Guide
Instructor: Rev. Lisa DeGrenia
COST = $180 per person
Min 6 persons. Max 12 persons
PRIVATE COACHING
Schedule a one hour coaching session with one of our trained and experienced pastors on our TCC National Team!
COST = $150 / hour