The Caring Congregation Academy "On-Demand" Training Courses


Currently we offer the following individualized courses on how to effectively care for others. Click on each course to learn more.

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

Curso básico de formación MCC

Curso fundamental sobre cómo establecer un ministerio de cuidado congregacional eficaz y capacitar a los Ministros de Cuidado Congregacional (MCC).

Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford

Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford

$250

Care Across Cultures - Volume 1

A study in cultural differences as they relate to care ministry. In volume 1, Rev. Karen Lampe, founder of The Caring Congregation Inc., interviews two United Methodist Bishops (Bishop Delores Williamston and Bishop David Wilson) and UMC North Kansas City District Superintendent Rev. Jin Cho to explore how care ministry differs among Indigenous, African American, and Korean communities. 60 day access to materials and videos. Includes a downloadable study guide.

Rev. Karen Lampe

Rev. Karen Lampe

$50

Caring for People in Crisis

A church response to care in crisis situations

Rev. Karen Lampe

Rev. Karen Lampe

$100

One-Hour Zoom Coaching Session

The Caring Congregation

The Caring Congregation

$150

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]