Churches & Ministries


Churches and ministries need knowledge, skills, and support to walk alongside families who are caring for children who have experienced stress, trauma, and adversity. People of faith need to not only be moved towards compassionate action for  vulnerable children in our community, they also need to be moved towards informed action. Action rooted in wisdom and insight and bolstered by equipped, supportive faith communities ready to journey alongside them.

Prepared Churches

Prepared Churches will educate church leaders through a 4-week Cohort course to understand the importance of trauma-informed best practices for adoption and foster care ministries. It will equip leaders by providing ample time for individual ministry implementation plans during the course sessions. It will empower leaders by connecting to a network of like-minded leaders.

Organization Training

Looking for more individualized training and support? We would love to come alongside you and support your team as you seek to serve those in your local community. Reach out for individualized online or in-person training.

Cultivate Connection Facilitator Training

Do you support parents and caregivers through your ministry? Consider sending a member of your team or community to Facilitator Training. This training equips Facilitators with 18 hours of parenting content that is practical and transformative for families!

Click below to learn more about the training process, schedule, pricing, and answers to frequently asked questions!

Theology of Connection + Mini-Course

Explore God’s heart for connection, displayed throughout Scripture in the Theology of Connection. Walk through the Biblical foundations for ETC’s 9 Connecting Practices. This Guide is perfect for Sunday Schools, team conversations, or even individual journaling.

When paired with the Connecting Practices Mini-Course, your community will be empowered with real support on how to care for kids from an approach that is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and Biblically grounded. Each Connecting Practice comes with a 10 minute video, an excerpt from the Connecting Practices Handbook, and “where to start” suggestions.

Digital Resources

Equip your church or ministry with free digital tools designed to support meaningful connection, care, and healing within your community. This bundle includes practical, trauma-informed resources. Perfect for pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers seeking to better understand and respond to the needs of children and families.