by April Bordeau | Jul 26, 2020 | church, Hot Topics - News - Blog posts
We’re at one of the most divisive times in our nation’s history, and the tension is being felt right here at home. We’ve seen protests in our communities, our social media feeds are packed full of angry messages from people on every side of issues, and even family...
by Michael Spencer | Mar 13, 2020 | About Us, anxiety, Bible, Care to Change, church, community, Counseling, counseling approaches, health, Hot Topics - News - Blog posts, mental health, Newsletters, our professionals, services, wellness
Churches serve the spiritual needs of their members, helping them view life’s many events and challenges through the lens of faith. So it comes as no surprise that members turn to pastoral staff and members of the lay leadership when they find themselves in difficult...
by Mike Spencer | Feb 10, 2020 | church, Hot Topics - News - Blog posts, Marriage
When couples come to Care to Change for marriage counseling, we always ask about their support systems. Typically, they’ll mention a best friend and their church. We ask if they’re in a life group at their church, and they nearly always smile, nod, and tell us how...
by Brittany Gipson | Jan 27, 2020 | anxiety, church, depression, Newsletters
It’s okay to love Jesus and have anxiety. Feeling depressed does not mean someone’s faith just isn’t as strong as it should be. Mental health issues are not a sign that an individual’s prayer life is weak or flawed. Many of the old stigmas surrounding mental health...
by Brittany Smith | Jan 27, 2020 | ACES, church, Newsletters, trauma informed
Why do some children sit in a classroom, listen attentively, and behave well, while others find it almost impossible to focus and lash out against the adults who are trying to teach them? For generations, the assumptions have been about how they were raised or how...
by Jared Jones | Jan 27, 2020 | church, Newsletters, QPR, trauma
Death is inevitable and inescapable, and for many church leaders, it represents the most challenging part of ministering to congregations. Watching people grieve and contend with loss is difficult, even when their faith is strong and they know their loved one has...
