The Caring Congregation Academy "On-Demand" Training Courses


Currently we offer individualized courses on how to effectively care for others in three categories:

1. CARE MINISTRY BASIC TRAINING

2. SPECIALIZED CRISIS TRAINING

3. REFRESHER COURSES BY TOPIC


All courses are based on content in our two training books:

The Caring Congregation: Implementation Guide and Care Ministers Manual

by Rev. Karen Lampe and Rev Melissa Collier-Gepford.

Learn more about each course below.

Full Basic CCM Training Course

How to establish an effective congregational care ministry and equip your Congregational Care Ministers (CCMs).

Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford

Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford

$250

Part 1: Establishing a Care Ministry

How to establish and organize an effective congregational care ministry. (Part I of Basic CCM Training)

Rev Melissa Collier Gepford

Rev Melissa Collier Gepford

$50

Part 2: Training for CCMs

Essential Material for Training CCMs (chapters 6-11)

Rev Karen Lampe

Rev Karen Lampe

$200

CLM Specialization Course

How to establish an effective congregational care ministry and equip Congregational Care Ministers (CCMs). This course includes an additional section to develop a Care Ministry Plan for achieving CLM Specialization through UMC Discipleship Ministries.

Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford

Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford

$250

Theological Foundations

Theology (Chapter 6)

Rev Karen Lampe

Rev Karen Lampe

$50

In All Things, Pray First

In All Things, Pray First (Chapter 7)

Rev Karen Lampe

Rev Karen Lampe

$50

Boundaries

Boundaries (Chapter 8)

Rev Karen Lampe

Rev Karen Lampe

$50

Listening & Spiritual Guidance

Listening & Spiritual Guidance (chapter 9)

Rev Karen Lampe

Rev Karen Lampe

$50

Visitation

Visitation (chapter 10)

Rev Karen Lampe

Rev Karen Lampe

$50

Care for the Dying

Leading Through the Darkest Valley (Chapter 11)

Rev Karen Lampe

Rev Karen Lampe

$50

Caring for People in Crisis: 4-Course BUNDLE

4-Course Bundle

4 Course Bundle

$100

Crisis & Trauma

Caring for People: Crisis & Trauma

Rev. Karen Lampe

Rev. Karen Lampe

$30

Mental Health

Caring for People in Crisis: Mental Health

Rev. Karen Lampe

Rev. Karen Lampe

$30

Recovery Ministry

Caring for People in Crisis: Recovery Ministry

Rev. Karen Lampe

Rev. Karen Lampe

$30

Communal Disasters

Caring for People in Crisis: Communal Disasters

Rev. Karen Lampe

Rev. Karen Lampe

$30

What is The Caring Congregation?

Intro to the Congregational Care Minister (CCM) Model of Care

Rev. Karen Lampe

Rev. Karen Lampe

FREE

Basic Training Course

Now available is an "on demand" version of our full Basic Training Course designed for individual self-paced online study through Teachable.com. This course includes the content from our 2-day intensive Basic Training webinar and seminars.

Zoom 1-on-1 Coaching

In addition to training courses and videos, we offer individualized Zoom video consultation with members of our national team -- pastors from Kansas, Florida, North Carolina and Texas. Soon you will be able to schedule your private session from this website!

Continuing Education

Supplemental "on-demand" videos and courses designed for more in-depth training in various subject matter beyond the basic training course. This is an excellent resource for continuing education for an established care team.

"The content [in this training] was so, so good. I found every presentation engaging and was left inspired for the work ahead."


- M. Morrison [2-day webinar attendee]