Clinical / Ministry Learning Series
The “How To” of Best Practices for Care
Compassion opens the door. Competence helps us care well.
Every day, church leaders encounter people navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, relational struggles, emotional distress, and difficult life circumstances. While the desire to help is often strong, knowing how to respond with wisdom, confidence, and appropriate care can be challenging.
Care to Change invites pastors, ministry staff, care team leaders, lay counselors, and others serving in helping roles to participate in our 2027 Clinical / Ministry Learning Series.
This 12-month series bridges the gap between clinical understanding and practical ministry, equipping faith leaders with essential knowledge and best practices for caring for people with both warmth and competence.
Each month explores a relevant topic at the intersection of mental health, relationships, faith, and ministry. From understanding trauma and nervous system regulation to navigating forgiveness, suicide prevention, boundaries, and burnout, participants will gain valuable insights to strengthen the care they provide.
Throughout the series, participants will learn to:
- Recognize and respond more effectively to complex emotional, relational, and mental health needs.
- Integrate biblical wisdom with evidence-based approaches to care.
- Understand when and how to provide support, establish boundaries, and recognize the need for professional intervention.
- Develop greater confidence in navigating sensitive and challenging situations.
- Cultivate sustainable practices that protect their own well-being while caring for others.
- You don’t have to be a therapist to make a meaningful difference. But understanding how people heal can transform the way you care.
- Join us as we strengthen the church’s capacity to offer compassionate, informed, and effective care to those who need it most.
Series Details
- When: Monthly beginning January 26, 2027, typically the fourth Tuesday
- Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
- Location: Care to Change, Suite C, Avon, Indiana
- Investment: $199 for the 12-month series
- November and December sessions are adjusted for the holidays.
Equip yourself to care with greater confidence, wisdom, and compassion.