Your church members may have outgrown night-lights and teddy bears—but that doesn’t mean they’re not scared when they go to bed (or the rest of the day, for that matter). This week’s Care Issue looks at how you can help individuals who are fearful and anxious. Discover a biblical definition of anxiety; read about fear’s unique relationship to obsessive-compulsive disorder; … [Read more...]

Top sins affecting the church? Homosexuality, pornography, greed, gluttony—what else is on your list? You probably didn’t think of apathy. But it erases hope, destroys marriages, weakens churches, and provokes Christ. This week’s Care Issue addresses apathy, looking at common mistakes we make when helping unmotivated, dispassionate people. We also look at how to help the wife … [Read more...]

Pastoral care doesn’t have to be reactive. This week’s Care Issue looks at ways pastors can strategically care for their sheep. Hear why Dr. Larry Crabb says we shouldn’t try to fix hurting people. Learn how to recruit effective care ministry leaders and how to correct common small-group leader mistakes. Plus, find out how to evaluate whether your pastoral care is helpful and … [Read more...]

Parents of rebellious teens. Some don’t know what to do. They wonder, Should I call the police? Others don’t know how to feel. They think, Do I love my child anymore? This week’s Care Issue focuses on preparing you to offer wise counsel to parents and guardians in these trying situations. Plus, do you know people who are about to take in a rebellious teen? If so, this week’s … [Read more...]

Helping people think differently is a big part of helping them grow spiritually. But how do you move from making people aware of the need to change the way they think to giving them the skills to do it? This week’s Care Issue shows you how, plus you can read articles that explain how to use those principles when helping someone who is in conflict and how to help someone who … [Read more...]