Congregational Care Ministers (CCM)

Have you ever been told you are a good listener? Do you have a desire to hear people’s stories and provide encouragement? Maybe you have incredible administrative skills and like to help organize systems. If you think you may have any of these gifts, consider applying to be a Congregational Care Minister (CCM).

Saint Mark’s is starting a Congregational Care Ministry. We are looking for five individuals who feel called to provide meaningful care and support to our congregation. If you feel called to care for others and wish to apply, click the button below to sign up to join the 2-day webinar October 18-19 and start your journey to becoming a CCM.

Requirements to Become a Congregational Care Minister

Becoming a Congregational Care Minister is a serious commitment. Learn about the requirements below.

I. Biblical and theological requirements:

Because Congregational Care Ministers will be partnering with pastors to offer some of the care previously done only by our pastor, it is important that these persons have basic theological and biblical training. Congregational Care Ministers will be required to have completed at least one year of Disciple Bible Study (or equivalent) plus:
At least one of the following (or equivalent):

• The Alpha Course
• Journey 101 Courses
• Christian Believer
• Companions in Christ
• Stephen Ministry Training

Congregational Care Ministers will also be required to be certified through The United Methodist Church’s Safe Gatherings training. This course can be taken online at safegatherings.com.

II. Required Training:

In addition, all Congregational Care Ministers will be required to complete the Congregational Care Ministers Training Course. This course covers information over seven weeks on Sacred Spaces, Methodism, Hospital Visits, Boundaries, Counseling, Prayer, Funeral and Silver Link Ministries.

III. Other Requirements:

Congregational Care Ministers must have been active members of the Church of the Resurrection for at least three years. They must be fulfilling the four expectations of our members: Attending worship each weekend except when sick or out of town, actively pursuing growth in the Christian life through participation in a small group or some other form of Christian discipleship, serving God with their time in the ministry of the church, and giving financially in proportion to one’s income with the tithe being the goal.

Congregational Care Ministers will be required to agree to and sign the UMC Volunteer Leader Covenant. As leaders, we set the tone and pace for the entire congregation. We shape the heart, character, and life of this Christian community. For this reason, it is vital that we walk the Christian walk. Spiritually healthy leaders will produce a spiritually healthy church. With this in mind, the following covenant was developed to guide our life together as leaders. We use these standards to hold ourselves accountable to pursuing the Christian life. In so doing, we recognize that it is God’s grace which calls forth our faithful response and it is God’s grace which brings such transformation in our lives.

Congregational Care Ministers will be expected to commit at least three hours per week to this ministry.