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The Care Ministry Podcast

The Care Ministry Podcast

Hosted by: Laura Howe

Building a culture of care in your church can feel as complex as the people you serve. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Laura Howe offers listeners practical resources and actionable strategies to support...

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171: Rethinking Care: How to engage peers, pastors and professionals

In this episode of the Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe and Rebecca Bailey dive into the essential roles of Peers, Pastors, and Professionals in providing care within the church. They discuss the challenges of...
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170: Coaching, Pastoral Care, and Clinical Support – Understanding the Differences with Rev. Dr. Chris Adams, Flourishing In Ministry

In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe sits down with Reverend Dr. Chris Adams to explore the distinctions and overlaps between coaching, pastoral care, and clinical support. As a third-generation...
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169: How to Lead a City-wide Movement and host a Local Summit

In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, host Laura Howe welcomes Christina Tang, a pastoral care leader in Hong Kong, to discuss the inspiring journey behind the creation of the Restore ministry. Christina...
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168: Coaching with Care: On-Call Pastoral Care Strategy

In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura sits down with Shannon Pugh, care pastor at Irving Bible Church, to explore the intentionality behind effective pastoral care. Shannon shares her journey from...
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167: Creating a Care Ministry Plan for 2025

In this inspiring episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe and Rebecca Bailey discuss creating a proactive care ministry plan for 2025. They explore shifting from reactive crisis care to a responsive,...
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166: The first year as a Care Coordinator with Ariyana Rimson

In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe sits down with Ariyana Rimson to explore the journey of establishing a care ministry. From recognizing unmet needs within the church to developing a clear...
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165: Cultivating Resilience with Glenn Packiam

Did you know your rate of recovery is a sign of health? Cultivating resilience is all about paying attention to our ability to recalibrate. Today, Glenn Packiam shares with us from one of our top sessions in this...
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164: Cultivating Compassionate Strategies for Healing with Aundi Kolber MA, LPC

As caregivers, we often overlook the toll that compassion fatigue can take on our well-being. When constantly surrounded by others' struggles, feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, and even numbness can creep in. In...
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163: Advent Resource for Ministry Leaders

In this special Advent-themed episode, Rebecca Bailey shares insights from Hope Made Strong’s Advent Guide designed specifically for care ministry leaders. Rebecca reflects on the beauty and busyness of the season,...
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162:Coaching with Care: Developing a Care Team with Center of Hope

In this episode of the Care Ministry Podcast, host Laura Howe sits down with Pastor Tina Drysdale of Center of Hope Victory Church in Kincardine, Ontario. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of developing a...
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161: Why is a care ministry strategy important?

In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, host Laura Howe and guest Rebecca Bailey dive into the importance of strategic planning in care ministry. They discuss the evolving role of care in the church, emphasizing...
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160: Care Ministry Cohort: Stories from Alumni

Whether it’s a new team, a church transition, or some other circumstance, care teams are often left to piece together how to create a sustainable and helpful system for creating cultures of care. Today, Janelle and...
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