Surviving and Thriving in a Post-Church Culture

Ministry can be demanding and filled with stresses.  Ministry in a non-church culture has additional challenges and can take a toll on the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of church workers.  It can leave workers feeling drained, confused, and even depressed.  However, God's promise in Matthew 11:28 assures us that rest is available if we come to Him.

Join fellow church workers for a full day retreat on Saturday, September 29, 8:30am - 3:30pm at Wine and Roses Hotel and Spa in Lodi, California, to explore God's Word as we learn we are not the first in this situation and that God provides guidance for our well-being. 

To register, click here - http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efegxdfa663b846a&llr=6rvwc7aab

"Facing the Challenges to Mental Health" Recap

There were 66 people and 1 comfort dog who came together March 25 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tracy, to Face the Challenges to Mental Health.   In the keynote address, The Rev. Dr. Darrell Zimmerman from Grace Place gave two important guidelines for substantial healing for the broken spirit:   1) Christians make use of all psychological therapies and healing arts and 2) People with mental health issues need more than the world offers:   they need the grace of God.   The four breakout sessions provided more specific tools for addressing mental health challenges.  

The mission of the Human Care Ministries Committee is to challenge and encourage congregations in proclaiming the Gospel through compassionate ministry to the human needs of all people.

Biblical Rationale

Ideas for Human Care Activities

Ten Things

Example Congregation

Human Care Ministry Survey

Asset Mapping
Resources

Information Sources

Disaster Response
2-1-1

HCC Consultation Team
Members of the Human Care Committee are available to help you get organized in connecting with appropriate resources and presenters as needed.

Members of the CNH Human Care Committee
Rev. Philip W. Zabell, Chair    pzcard@yahoo.com
Lois Peacock, Parish Nursing
Marilyn Harri
Susan Contreras
Rev. David Reese
Carol Roberts