Description
Community of Hope International (COHI) equips lay people to serve in all forms of pastoral care. COHI believes that through ongoing, spiritual formation and practical lessons on caregiving (i.e. listening skills, practice pastoral visits, boundaries, grief, and maintaining confidentiality), pastoral caregivers learn to match theological insights and spiritual practices with their experiences of ministering to others and giving spiritual guidance. COHI is a resource center and training program that offers video training modules, a network of other congregations who utilize the program, and annual gatherings to support its community of caregivers.
Features
- 14 training modules
- Facilitator training conferences
- Annual conference
- Resources for congregations
Practical Applications
- Train a team of lay leaders in your congregation with the Community of Hope curriculum to share the pastoral care responsibilities with clergy.
- Talk with a Community of Hope representative to learn about Benedictine spirituality and their pastoral care program to see if it is a fit for your congregation's needs.
