The Caring Congregation Academy "On-Demand" Training Courses


Currently we offer the following individualized courses on how to effectively care for others:

  1. BASIC CCM TRAINING COURSE
  2. CLM SPECIALIZATION COURSE (Basic CCM Course + Specialization Certification)
  3. CARING FOR PEOPLE IN CRISIS


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.

Basic CCM Training Course

Foundational Course on how to establish an effective congregational care ministry and equip Congregational Care Ministers (CCMs).

Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford

Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford

$250

CLM Specialization Course

Foundational Course plus an additional CLM Specialization Project through UMC Discipleship Ministries.

Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford

Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford

$300

Caring for People in Crisis

A church response to care in crisis situations

Rev. Karen Lampe

Rev. Karen Lampe

$100

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

Currently offering a "Caring for People in Crisis" course designed for specialized training beyond the basic training. 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]