Podcasts about congregational care

Pastor of Congregational Care & Missions Jason Dunn concludes our sermon series on the definition of a disciple: one who is united to Jesus, in communion with God, in community with others, and commissioned for the world. Pastor Jason focuses on the final piece: the commission. Using the story of a tragic bridge collapse in 1907 and the subsequent creation of the "Order of the Ring" for engineers, he explores how our work, whether as engineers, artists, parents, or cashiers, is deeply meaningful and meant to glorify God. Just as engineers are reminded to pursue excellence for the public good, disciples of Jesus are called to see their work as sacred and impactful, contributing to human flourishing.Drawing from Ephesians 2:10, John 17:4, and 1 Corinthians 15:58, Pastor Jason unpacks the plan, purpose, and power of our commission as disciples. Our work is not merely about financial gain but about reflecting God's character, pushing back darkness, and participating in His mission for the world. Through both our work and witness, we are invited into a co-mission with God—whether through intentional evangelism or simply embodying the gospel in our daily lives. Ultimately, it is through God's power, not our own, that our labor is never in vain. Join us as we reflect on how to live as disciples who integrate work and witness for God's glory.

Rev. Dr. Lorraine LeistAssociate Pastor for Congregational Care and Older Adults

Michael Carlson, Pastor of Congregational Care

Michael Carlson, Pastor of Congregational Care

Mark connects with Dave Compton, a Pastor a Congregational Care & Seniors at Fellowship Bible Church, as they discuss all things related to the high quality of life for retired adults in Winchester, which is consistently one of the top retirement towns in the country.Links for the episode:Fellowship Bible Church, Seniors gatheringsEvents:September 28, 7:30pm - Shenandoah University, Symphony Orchestra concertOctober 3-6 - Shenandoah University, Legally BlondeOctober 4-6 - North-South Skirmish Association events

Pastor of Congregational Care and Missions Jason Dunn preaches about the covenantal relationship between Jonathan and David from 1 Samuel 18, illuminating the power of friendship and loyalty. Inspired by Justin Earley's book "Made for People" and insightful research on the perils of chronic loneliness, Pastor Jason helps challenge the notion that modern technology alone can fulfill our deepest need for connection.He also shows us Jonathan's extraordinary loyalty to David, even in the face of dire opposition from his own father, King Saul. This self-sacrificing friendship offers a powerful model for how mutual support can help us navigate life's adversities. Drawing on anthropologist Robin Dunbar's findings on the critical role human connections play in our health and longevity, Pastor Jason emphasizes that true friendships can indeed anchor us in stormy times.

The Reverend Doctor Ayo Jordan, a native of Washington, DC, was raised and educated in Virginia. Her spiritual relationship began when she accepted the Lord as her Savior at an early age and was baptized at Hungary Road Baptist Church in Glen Allen, Virginia. Dr. Ayo received and acknowledged the consecrated opportunity to be used by God and was licensed to preach the Gospel in 2005. Dr. Ayo accredits her ministerial introductions to her initial sermon which was a eulogy for her uncle and politician at the South African Consulate in Chicago, Illinois. That moment was the trajectory of Ayo's call to congregational ministry and community leadership.Embracing but not negating her Pentecostal roots, Ayo joined the Baptist church for spiritual growth, formation and educational experience in 2008. It was at the historic Gravel Hill Baptist Church, where Dr. Ayo became the youngest and 2nd ordained female minister in its history. In 2016, Dr. Ayo became the Associate Pastor of Congregational Care. An advocate for women, youth and young adults, Dr. Ayo is a popular preacher with a powerful voice and agent of change for the Body of Christ.Educated in the Henrico County School system and committed to education, Dr. Ayo attended the University of Maryland Eastern Shore; where she was an honor student. She earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University; a Masters in Science Degree in Patient Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University and the Doctor of Ministry Degree at United Theological Seminary where her doctoral cohort and focus group was 21st Century Congregational Development & New Faith Communities. Dr. Ayo has served in a bi-vocational role along with her ministerial duties. She has a demonstrated history of working in multi-faceted roles in diverse populations of the community; including funeral homes, cemeteries, hospitals, churches, assisted living communities, hospice and crisis-stabilization facilities. Her love for the underserved, grieving and brokenhearted makes her no stranger to the Death-Care Industry with over 18 years' experience. Dr. Ayo is a Virginia Licensed Cemeterian, committed to providing excellent care to families while assisting with cemetery arrangements both Pre-Need and At-Need. Because of her rich skillset and professional relationships, Dr. Ayo is a sought-after consultant, working at several historic funeral homes and managing cemeteries in both the Richmond and Tidewater areas. Dr. Ayo is the CEO of Life Vault & Memorials, a company where she provides quality memorial options and services for both traditional and cremation. Further, she is a trained chaplain experienced in Patient Counseling and Pastoral Care. Currently, she is employed with an Organ Procurement Organization in their Transplant Services Division advocating for organ, tissue and eye donation; as well as a Spiritual Support Coordinator for Children of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk VA. Dr. Ayo is active in her community, receiving many honors and recognitions in her lifetime. Dr. Ayo is honored to be a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and a faithful sister in the Order of the Eastern Star. She is humbled by her spiritual gift of “humor” and the prophetic mandate for ministry that God has placed on her life which is a divine call and passion for the healing of the broken-spirited. She is passionate about her purpose, which is to laugh, love, lead and labor and is unashamed to use her life as a teaching lesson to encourage, educate and empower to those she encounters.

Rev. Dr. Lorraine LeistAssociate Pastor for Congregational Care and Older Adults

Pastor of Congregational Care & Missions Jason Dunn preaches a stand alone message from 1 Timothy 3:14-16 and the importance of God's family living, telling, and loving the truth. This passage is drawn from our M'Cheyne Bible Reading plan, which you can hear more about here.

In this episode (our 200th!), Nate has a chance to talk with Jason Dunn, NewCity's Executive Director of Congregational Care, and soon to be Associate Pastor.  Jason has been at NewCity since 2009, became a Ruling Elder several years ago, and is now accepting a call to the Associate Pastor position. He currently splits his time between overseeing Family Ministries, Congregational Care, and Kingdom Partnerships. 

Today's gospel tells the story of a miraculous transfiguration. Congregational Care coordinator Lynne Snyder shares a transformational story from her career in special education that she believes was a minor miracle.

In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the art of feedback in ministry. Join us as we sit down with Jonathan who brings years of experience from serving in various capacities within the church. We'll explore the transformative power of feedback and how it can be a catalyst for growth and deeper spiritual connection. Tap into a wealth of knowledge that can revolutionize your ministry and leadership.

We have focused the first month of 2024 to motivate and encourage you to set the goals, start the dream, and be all that God is calling you to be. Join Jamie and Dr. Chelsea Hall as they discuss building Godly self-awareness as part of goal setting, motivation for change, choosing new goals/habits; and overcoming obstacles to maintaining motivation and momentum toward those goals/habits. Dr. Hall serves the clergy and congregations of Apostolic faith through providing faith-based services including speaking, seminars, consultation, and tailored individual, couple and group services.  She holds a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling and Congregational Care,  Masters in Counseling, bachelors in Music and Worship Leadership, and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. A way to reach Chelsea is through her email- chelsea@veritaspastoralcounseling.com And you can find her on her website- https://www.veritaspastoralcounseling.com/ We are currently looking for Unashamedly You Brand Ambassadors to rock our gear and share with others! Go to unashamedlyyou.com and select Brand Ambassador to fill out the form! Leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or tag us on Instagram, and, as a way to give back to you - we are going to pick a review or Instagram story to send some Unashamedly You merch to. Let's continue to encourage one another together! Go be Unashamedly You

Welcome Kathy Wafer to the staff of First Methodist Shreveport! If you haven't had the chance to meet Kathy yet, then you'll be in for a treat as we all get to experience her warm personality and love for Christ in this episode. Kathy is a new associate pastor on staff at our church, and she is over the senior adult, congregational care and women's ministry.   All of these mission partners and testimonies we share are the result of First Methodist Church Shreveport's loyal congregation. The commitment of our church to focus on stewardship of time, talents, gifts, and service is the force that drives life change in our community. Please continue to support your church through your stewardship pledge, or begin with your first pledge now. Our church thanks you, and our mission partners thank you!    https://firstshreveport.com/give

A media ministry publication of Grace Bible Church in Elkhart, Indiana. Moments of transforming grace from the Bible.

Associated Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:14; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Hebrews 3:12-19; and Numbers 13-14Guests: Teaching and Preaching Pastor at The Field Church, Sam Cirrincione.  Director of Congregational Care and Pastor-in-Training at The Field Church, Bo Whittemore.Visit: The Field ChurchThe Nehemiah Project Center for Biblical Counseling

As followers of Jesus, how do we make sense of pain and suffering? This week, we explore biblical precedent of suffering through the Apostle Paul, discuss what Jesus has to say about our suffering, and look to contextualize painful experiences in light of God's ultimate desire to do good in and through us. Michael Carlson, Pastor of Congregational Care

Enjoy this beautiful lesson in nurturing our bodies and mind. Mary Garbesi once again shares her insight on life. Mary is the Director of Congregational Care at BPC. Blessings and Peace, BPCSupport the showSupport us here:https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

Hello from Greece! You're hearing background sounds that are a little different than the norm for a podcast intro on here you're hearing the sounds from the island of Crete as Matt and Jamie get a chance to celebrate their 15 year Anniversary. It's Father's Day weekend, so we are switching gears a little in the Unashamedly You Community, and going to dive in to the importance of Father's and how we as women can embrace our roll in being all that God has intended us to as the Help Meet. Dr. Chelsea Hall is joining us again for this topic, and we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Chelsea serves the clergy and congregations of Apostolic faith through providing faith-based services including speaking, seminars, consultation, and tailored individual, couple and group services. She holds a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling and Congregational Care, Masters in Counseling, bachelors in Music and Worship Leadership, and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. A way to reach Chelsea is through her email- chelsea@veritaspastoralcounseling.com And you can find her on her website- https://www.veritaspastoralcounseling.com/ Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there that are thriving in their roll of fatherhood and being the world changers that dads truly are. Behind almost every girl that running after her dreams is a daddy that believed she could. If this podcast blessed you in any way go share it on your social media and tag us to enter- and please go leave a review, and subscribe we so that you get the notification every Friday when our new episode releases! Thank you for your constant love and support in this space- now go be Unashamedly YOU!

Teacher: Kent Jobe This class will look at the underlying spirit that defined the early church and how intentional congregational care can transform the local church from the inside out.

Join Jamie and Dr. Chelsea Hall as they dive into ways to prepare for your calling. Chelsea serves the clergy and congregations of Apostolic faith through providing faith-based services including speaking, seminars, consultation, and tailored individual, couple and group services.  She holds a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling and Congregational Care,  Masters in Counseling, bachelors in Music and Worship Leadership, and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. A way to reach Chelsea is through her email- chelsea@veritaspastoralcounseling.com And you can find her on her website- https://www.veritaspastoralcounseling.com/ If this podcast blessed you in any way go share it on your social media and tag us to enter- and please go leave a review, and subscribe we so that you get the notification every Friday when our new episode releases! Giveaway drawing will be announced 4/28! Share our podcast to your stories and tag us to enter you in a drawing for a FREE ticket for you and a plus one to come to our annual Unashamedly You Conference coming in September!!! Thank you for your constant love and support in this space- now go be Unashamedly YOU!

Learn about one of the “secret agent” ministries at FBC, as Mark chats with Dave Compton, Pastor of Seniors and Congregational Care, and Dale Zilke, FBC Deacon, to discuss benevolence within the church.Find out more about Fellowship Bible Church: https://fbcva.org

Homily 03/12/2023We are delighted to had the Rev. Frances Nelson in our pulpit this week. Rev. Frances is a dear friend of Grace Chicago and is part of the City Classis community. We are eager for her to guide us through this remarkable passage of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well.Frances graduated from Westminster Theological Seminary with an MA in Counseling. She served at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City as a Director of Fellowship Groups, and at City Church San Francisco as Pastor of Congregational Care. Prior to working as a Church Lady, Frances had a corporate career in Marketing and Communications in New York City - most of it as a single woman.She is an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.

The relationship between immigrant and second-generation churches has—to put it lightly— been complex. Language and cultural barriers make things lead to misunderstandings and disagreements. Many churches have stories of conflicts over vision, worship times, and lack of parking. But it is possible for first and second-generation churches to worship together. At SOLA Network, we want to highlight the stories that show us new ways to approach old problems. We want to encourage churches and leaders to think differently about “the way things are” and find ways to pursue the kingdom of God together. We are proud to present an interview that Steve Chang, SOLA Council chairman, conducted with Pastor Paul Kim and Pastor John Cha of Open Door Presbyterian Church in Herndon. Pastor Paul Kim is the lead pastor of the Korean-speaking Congregation, while Pastor John Cha was the previous lead pastor of the English-speaking Congregation and is now the Congregational Care pastor. In their wide-ranging conversation, the group discusses the journey ODPC made in becoming “1 Vision, 2 Households, 1 Family.” They talk about how the leaders of both congregations interact regularly, how the two lead pastors share power, giving the English-speaking congregation the 9:30am worship slot, their mission as a church, how to appreciate what the other congregation is doing, and plans for the future of the church. Video and transcript: https://sola.network/article/how-immigrant-and-second-generation-churches-can-coexist/ For more on Open Door Presbyterian Church, check out our previous interview with John Cha, in which he discusses in more detail how their church structure came to be: https://sola.network/article/interview-interdependent-church/ Links: Weekly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesolanetwork Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesolanetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesolanetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsoKbSYBbZZoovA24PhqAg Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network

Over the last three years the world, families and individuals have had to contend with a pandemic that has cost millions of lives. Yet, it's becoming evident that secondary casualties of the pandemic are the negative psychological impacts to men, women and children. In-fact many professionals believe that the psychological impacts of masks, lock-downs, separated relationships, missed school, and generated fear will produce the most victims for years to come. Today professionals like Greg Becker and others who work with people are seeing an explosion of people suffering with anxiety, fear and depression. Is this how life is suppose to be...NO! Is there hope...YES! Listen in as Steve, Luke, Hannah, and Ryan speak with Greg about the principles for life that God has provided for us. Greg speaks compassionately and professionally about the topic of anxiety, fear, and depression. He pulls back the curtain of our hearts and minds and offers a biblically sound pathway to freedom from this debilitating illness. If you or a loved one is suffering you don't want to miss this episode. Greg Becker is a biblically-based and clinically trained counselor with a warm, compassionate, and interactive style. He is experienced in counseling men and women as individuals or as couples. Greg approaches counseling through the lens of Scripture, in conjunction with current psychological standards and research. He currently serves as Director of Congregational Care & Counseling at his local church and internationally. Greg sees clients facing family of origin issues, anxiety, depression, loss & grief, compulsive behaviors, relational issues, career challenges, parenting, and shame. He also provides pre-engagement and premarital counseling. He is certified SYMBIS facilitator, which stands for Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.Greg's approach incorporates aspects of Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg speaks to the issue of the physiological impact of anxiety.Greg Becker is a biblically-based and clinically trained counselor with a warm, compassionate, and interactive style. He is experienced in counseling men and women as individuals or as couples. Greg approaches counseling through the lens of Scripture, in conjunction with current psychological standards and research. He currently serves as Director of Congregational Care & Counseling at his local church and internationally. Greg sees clients facing family of origin issues, anxiety, depression, loss & grief, compulsive behaviors, relational issues, career challenges, parenting, and shame. He also provides pre-engagement and premarital counseling. He is certified SYMBIS facilitator, which stands for Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.Greg's approach incorporates aspects of Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the sermon we're talking about: https://fbcva.org/sermons or https://fbcva.life/sermonpodcastBe a part of the conversation by submitting your thoughts and questions: https://fbcva.life/podcasts#questionsWatch this episode and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FellowshipB...Find out more about Fellowship Bible Church: https://fbcva.orgDiscover Next Steps at https://fbcva.lifeSubscribe to emails from Fellowship: https://fbcva.life/subscribeEngage with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fellowshipbi...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipb...More Channels from Fellowship:Weekend Sermons: https://fbcva.life/sermonpodcastThe Global Church Podcast: https://fbcva.life/globalchurchpodcastThe Fellowship Family Podcast: https://fbcva.life/fellowshipfamilypo...

This Advent Episode is led by Central's Interim Senior Minister, Rev. Doug Lofton, and Minister of Congregational Care, Rev. Elizabeth King.  Central members Amy Kate Smith, Janet Scott, and organist, Grant Holcomb each provided parts of this episode.    The episode features our Chancel Choir directed by Michael Rintamaa.  The producer of Central On The Go is Chris H. Teesdale.Contact us and let us know you're listening to Central On The Go using this Google online form: https://forms.gle/asg32xby58gaF9LdA.For more information about Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) visit our website www.centralchristianlex.org and follow us on social media @CentralChristianLex.Future episodes of Central on The Go will consist of various aspects of worship and other ministries of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Lexington, KY. 

This Advent Episode is led by Central's Minister of Congregational Care, Rev. Elizabeth King.  Central members Amy Kate Smith, Janet Scott, and Martha Dryden provided parts of this episode.    The episode features music on the carillon by both Grant Holcomb and Michael Rintamaa.  The producer of Central On The Go is Chris H. Teesdale.Contact us and let us know you're listening to Central On The Go using this Google online form: https://forms.gle/asg32xby58gaF9LdA.For more information about Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) visit our website www.centralchristianlex.org and follow us on social media @CentralChristianLex.Future episodes of Central on The Go will consist of various aspects of worship and other ministries of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Lexington, KY. 

Mark sits down with the Congregational Care staff, Dave Compton and Deborah Clark, as they unpack what it means to care for others and what that looks like here at FBC.Be a part of the conversation by submitting your thoughts and questions: https://fbcva.life/podcasts#questionsWatch this episode and subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/fellowshipbiblechurchvaFind out more about Fellowship Bible Church: https://fbcva.orgDiscover Next Steps at https://fbcva.lifeSubscribe to emails from Fellowship: https://fbcva.life/subscribeEngage with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FellowshipBibleVAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipbiblechurchMore Channels from Fellowship:Weekend Sermons: https://fbcva.life/sermonpodcastSermon Spotlight: https://fbcva.life/sermonspotlightThe Global Church Podcast: https://fbcva.life/globalchurchpodcast 

This Pilot Episode 1 of "Central On The Go" is led by the Rev. David Shirey (Senior Minister), Rev. Elizabeth King (Minister of Congregational Care), and Central members Amy Kate Smith and Janet Scott. The episode features music by Michael Rintamaa (carillon), Grant Holcomb (organ), and Abby Temple (trumpet). The producer of Central On The Go is Chris H. Teesdale. Search for "Central On The Go" to SUBSCRIBE within your go-to podcast service. Future episodes of Central On The Go will consist of various aspects of worship and other ministries of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). This is the first of 3 pilot episodes. Central On The Go will be posted regularly beginning in Advent of 2022 which is at the end of November 2022.

Contact us and let us know you're listening to Central On The Go using this Google online form: https://forms.gle/asg32xby58gaF9LdA.For more information about Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) visit our website www.centralchristianlex.org and follow us on social media @CentralChristianLex.This Pilot Episode 1 is led by the Rev. David Shirey (Senior Minister), Rev. Elizabeth King (Minister of Congregational Care), and Central members Amy Kate Smith and Janet Scott. The episode features music by Michael Rintamaa (carillon), Grant Holcomb (organ), and Abby Temple (trumpet).  The producer of Central On The Go is Chris H. Teesdale.Future episodes of Central On The Go will consist of various aspects of worship and other ministries of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  This is the first of 3 pilot episodes. Central On The Go will be posted regularly beginning in Advent of 2022 which is at the end of November 2022.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss Pride. Reverend Kali Cawthon-Freels joins the show to talk about her work as a bi-vocational pastor, writer, and spiritual director and a queer woman. he currently serves as the Pastor of Congregational Care at The Faith Community and works as a Spiritual Director at Reclamation Theology. Learn more about Kali's work at GoodFaithMedia.org. Later, Rev. Charlie Johnson breaks down the Supreme Court ruling about Maine's private school funding. Charlie is the founder and executive director of Pastors for Texas Children. Pastors for Texas Children is a ministry that serves Texas' neighborhood public schools through prayer, service, and advocacy. Learn more about Pastors for Texas Children at PastorsForTexasChildren.com.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss Pride.Reverend Kali Cawthon-Freels joins the show to talk about her work as a bi-vocational pastor, writer, and spiritual director and a queer woman. he currently serves as the Pastor of Congregational Care at The Faith Community and works as a Spiritual Director at Reclamation Theology. Learn more about Kali's work at GoodFaithMedia.org.Later, Rev. Charlie Johnson breaks down the Supreme Court ruling about Maine's private school funding. Charlie is the founder and executive director of Pastors for Texas Children. Pastors for Texas Children is a ministry that serves Texas' neighborhood public schools through prayer, service, and advocacy. Learn more about Pastors for Texas Children at PastorsForTexasChildren.com.

Addiction. It's far more common than you think and the statistics are staggering. In fact, 45 million people in America are directly impacted by addiction. 1 in 3 households is exposed to, suffering from, or otherwise impacted by addiction.Are you struggling with being addicted to something, but you aren't sure how to get help? Maybe you have a loved one who is suffering from addiction and you want to help them get the help they need. Perhaps you have a legacy of addiction and you don't know if true freedom is possible. If these questions resonate with you, don't miss this candid conversation.  Join Jonathan as he welcomes Rand and Randy Eberhard, a father and a son who personally know the pain and consequences of addiction. God has brought them through the dark valley of addiction that cost their family dearly and has called them to a life of counseling those who struggle with addiction and the families who love and suffer with them.In this episode, they share the raw truth about their path to healing. We invite you to listen to Randy and Rand's personal struggle of addiction and how the Lord has saved and restored them both. Today, they provide comfort and care to countless others journeying on the road to recovery.Randy Eberhard and Rand Eberhard both work on The Church of the Apostles' pastoral care team. Randy is a Pastoral counselor and certified drug and alcohol counselor. He has worked with countless adults, adolescents, and their families with an emphasis on career coaching, addiction, and recovery. He also serves as the Senior Area Director for Young Life – an international Christian youth organization.  Rand is the Director of Congregational Care at The Church of The Apostles, a ministry designed to help those dealing with difficult situations like grief, divorce, life transitions, or relational brokenness.  To ask Jonathan a question or connect with the Candid community, visit https://LTW.org/CandidFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/candidpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thecandidpod

Caring for someone with a mental health challenge can be heavy and should not be done alone. We want to offer encouragement and support to those who walk alongside youth day by day. We've partnered with Rev. Bill Roth, Pastor of Congregational Care, for some best practices and encouragement for families.

There are times when we aren't paying attention, we might just miss a lesson. Kristen Theile is a person who often pays attention to what is happening around her, takes what she learns and runs with it. Kristen talks with Kara about her experiences helping those without homes and how they have helped shape her life. They also discuss how her love for service also lent her into experiencing first hand the sexist nature in beauty standards for women and how she keeps herself healthy and thriving through bodybuilding. Kristen is a Coordinator of Discipleship and Congregational Care at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Largo, Florida. Previously, she was a Youth and Children's Minister in outreach ministry in Las Vegas.  Her experiences include creating a youth ministry called Growth Through Service (GTS) where they ran a weekly park outreach meal program for middle school kids with food insecurities, a food pantry for youth, made 30,000 kits for people experiencing homelessness, Feel Good Fridays with the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, and holiday meals for kids experiencing homelessness. GTS is a youth ministry that is socioeconomic diverse, racially diverse, and openly inclusive of LGBTQ+. Kristen has partnered with communities and helped to coordinate and lead mission trips in the states and internationally. She has spoken at many conferences for Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA) about Sex Trafficking, serving our neighbors, and creating ministry around serving.  In 2020, she and her former youth group spoke at a conference with Father Gregory Boyle from Homeboy Industries, the largest gang outreach ministry in the world, and is an organization GTS has worked with. Through her work she hears the call in Micah 6:8 -- “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? but to do justice, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”   If you want to reach out to Kristen, email her at theilek10@gmail.com