114: Building your care team w/ Kathleen Otchy Cohort Alumni

11/16/23 • 27 min

We’re grateful for Kathleen Otchy joining us on today’s episode! Kathleen joined a Care Ministry Cohort and, today, she gives us insight into a bit of her story, why she found value in our cohorts after over 20 years of Care Ministry experience, and the best advice for anyone just beginning a care ministry role.

Quotes

Normalizing care is a very difficult thing to find.
There’s very little encouragement for Care people...so to be encouraged was invaluable.
God is doing something in our nation, in the world, around equipping and catalyzing or moving the church into this space where we’re really able to help people in their intimate lives.
It suddenly felt like we were a part of something bigger.

Resources

Connect with Hope Made Strong

Website: HopeMadeStrong.org

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Quotes

Normalizing care is a very difficult thing to find.
There’s very little encouragement for Care people...so to be encouraged was invaluable.
God is doing something in our nation, in the world, around equipping and catalyzing or moving the church into this space where we’re really able to help people in their intimate lives.
It suddenly felt like we were a part of something bigger.

Resources

Connect with Hope Made Strong

Website: HopeMadeStrong.org

Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube

Previous Episode

113: What is a Church Care Coordinator, and why I think every church needs one.

Today, we’re exploring the vital role of Care Coordinators in churches. It is the church's responsibility to provide belonging, purpose, and hope to its community. Care Coordinators can accomplish this with three core functions: managing communication of needs, nurturing relationships with community partners, and overseeing diverse volunteer teams. Listen in as we challenge traditional discipleship models and advocate for reciprocal church-member support.

Quotes

When it comes to Care, I really think that every church should have someone doing the role of a Care Coordinator.
The church is perfectly suited to provide the core needs of belonging, purpose, and hope.
It takes collaboration with community partners to provide wrap-around care for people.
When you select volunteers, diversity is key.
I believe that Care is the biggest opportunity for the church to connect and build trust and share the love of Jesus.

Resources

Connect with Hope Made Strong

Website: HopeMadeStrong.org

Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube

Next Episode

115: Starting a New Care Ministry In Your Church with Jessica Howard, Cohort Alumni

Today’s special guest, Jessica Howard, is in a new role of leadership within the care ministry at her church. While only a few months into this role, she joined our Care Ministry Cohort, and in this episode, she shares her big takeaways.

Listen in to learn how your unique church culture can benefit from the tools and resources in the Cohort, adapting them to be practical in streamlining and strategizing your care.

Quotes

The power of an invite speaks volumes.
It was really nice to have a support network and know that we are all in it together.
It is ok if you try something and it doesn’t work out the first time.
Our aim is not to meet every single need, because we can’t!
Your care ministry is as unique to your church as the people you serve.

Resources

Connect with Hope Made Strong

Website: HopeMadeStrong.org

Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube