Your Church is Called to Compassion
ARE YOU PREPARED?
COMPASSIONATE BELONGING
When churches and ministries serve families, they do so with Jesus’ heart of compassion and the best of intentions. However, many find themselves looking for practical support and solutions as they walk alongside families caring for vulnerable children.
Prepared Churches provides a step-by-step learning process to move from trauma-awareness to fully integrated trauma-informed policies and practices. This ensures the best support possible is offered to adoptive and foster families as well as those in your ministry who have experienced stress, trauma, and adversity. In this way, you will be empowered to embody the love of Christ for the families you serve.
4-WEEK CLASS SCHEDULE
Week 1 | Compassionate Awareness
Participants are moved to show the tangible love of God to those most vulnerable in communities.
Week 2 | Compassionate Action
Participants identify active steps to move towards trauma-informed care.
Week 3 | Compassionate Change
Participants make plans to implement compassionate,
supportive policies and practices.
Week 4 | Compassionate Belonging
Participants commit to pursuing long-term hope, healing, and restoration in their churches and communities.
DATES SPRING 2026
Tuesdays 11:30AM CST – 1:00PM CST
APRIL 7, 14, 21, 28
PRICE | $150 per Church (up to 5 team members)
4 Zoom Meetings
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PREPARED CHURCHES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Prepared Churches?
Prepared Churches is a four-week online cohort course designed to educate church leaders on the importance of trauma-informed best practices for adoption and foster care ministries. The program provides a step-by-step learning process to move from trauma awareness to fully integrated trauma-informed policies and practices.
Who should participate in the Prepared Churches?
The program is intended for church leaders, including pastors, ministry directors, and volunteers, who are involved in or interested in supporting adoptive and foster families within their congregations.
How is the course structured?
The Prepared Churches program is delivered online over four weeks. It includes cohort-based learning, providing opportunities for church leaders to connect with like-minded individuals, engage in discussions, and develop individualized ministry implementation plans during the course sessions.
What are the benefits of participating in the Prepared Churches?
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of trauma-informed best practices, develop compassionate policies and practices, and create a culture of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging within their faith communities. The program empowers leaders by connecting them to a network of like-minded individuals and providing practical tools to support adoptive and foster families effectively.
How much does it cost
The cost is $150 per church, which covers participation for up to five members from the same church.