In this episode, Laura Howe speaks with Pastor Chris and Samantha from Grace Family Church in Tampa, Florida. They discuss the unique dynamics of their multi-campus church, the challenges of growing a culture of care, and their plans to utilize the Church Mental Health Summit as a tool for staff training.

Pastor Chris shares his 13 years of experience in care ministry and how Grace Family Church has expanded from one to eight campuses. The conversation dives into the importance of resourcing their care teams and the exciting potential of integrating mental health training for their staff.

Samantha, a care ministry coordinator, highlights the significance of building a culture of care that resonates with their diverse congregation. Together, they reflect on the church’s mission to grow disciples and equip leaders, emphasizing that care is a central part of their strategy.

Quotes

• “Care is one of those foxholes... when the real difficult stuff shows up, people can’t wait to find the care pastor.”
• “Care is not just one size fits all... we really want to create strong and healthy disciples to carry out the mission of care.”
• “The local church becoming a safe space for people to feel like they belong is the hope of our community.”
• “We're not building roads anymore; we're building signs to help people find the care they need.”

Resources

• Grace Family Church Care page
• Grace Family Church (CPR)
• Church Mental Health Summit Guide

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