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THE CHURCH CAN HELP

WE ALL HAVE HURT. WE ALL NEED OTHERS. WE CAN SHOW YOU HOW.

A free, research-based peer-ministry program that equips everyday believers to listen, pray, and share — so your church can walk with people through life's hardest moments.

Free Church Cares Kit

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MEET WITH US

Looking to connect with The Church Cares? Sign up for a listen course — no cost.

The Church Cares

Introduction Meeting

DR. JIM SELLS

Sign up to meet with Dr. Sells and hear the vision and possibilities.

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Office Hours

DR. SELLS & DR. OTEY‑SCOTT

Meet to discuss your church's specific care needs.

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Listen Course

CORE LISTENING SKILLS

Take our training in listening skills — learn the core skills with us.

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Consultation

IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT

Meet a consultant with other church leaders engaged in care ministry.

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START CARING TODAY

Whether you'd rather watch first or read first, here's everything you need to bring The Church Cares to your community.

The Church Cares

Get the Free Church Cares Kit

Start right where you are. Download the Listen Course workbook and discussion guide — everything your group needs to begin listening well, sent straight to your inbox.

The Church Cares

See the Listen Course in Action

Get a preview of what your team will experience — real conversations about listening with empathy, spiritual wisdom, and confidence.

ABOUT US

WELCOME TO THE CHURCH CARES

The Church Cares equips everyday believers to offer real care, right now. Across the country, lay leaders are being trained to walk with those in distress—and your church can be part of the movement.  

This free, research-based program equips everyday believers to care, pray, and share in peer-to-peer relationships—demonstrating God’s love by walking with others through life’s struggles.

SOLUTION

HOW THE CHURCH CARES WORKS

The Church Cares

The Church Cares is a peer helping ministry that trains your biggest volunteer force—your church members—to listen, pray, and offer support to those with personal struggles and emotional needs.   

When people are in distress, they want to go to church. The Church Cares offers a way to help them, serve them, and invite them in. It’s an evangelism, discipleship, and church growth approach, all wrapped into one.  

More than that, it helps people like Jesus helped people. Compassionately. Intentionally. And Biblically.

The Church Cares

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The Church Cares

WHEN HURTING PEOPLE COME TO CHURCH:

HOW PEOPLE OF FAITH CAN HELP SOLVE THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

People are hurting at a scale we’ve never seen. Pastors and counselors can’t see everyone in need. THIS BOOK CAN HELP. Order your copy today.

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LISTEN & LEARN

CHECK OUT THE PODCASTS

Enjoy listening to podcasts about When Hurting People Come to Church and The Church Cares.

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Episode 20: When Hurting People Come

In this conversation, Shaunti and Jim discuss the pressin

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When Hurting People Come to Church: A Vi

Meet to discuss your church's specific care needs.

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Solving the Mental Health Emergency:

olving the Mental Health Emergency: with Shaunti F

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How Should We Respond to Hurting

How Should We Respond to Hurting People? | FamilyLif

PARTNERS

OUR NETWORK OF TRUSTED MINISTRY PARTNERS

The Church Cares operates independently through Regent University, in close collaboration with a network of trusted ministry partners

The Church Cares

ABOUT US

Meet the team behind The Church Cares.

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HOW IT WORKS

Learn about implementing The Church Cares at your church.

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