Real Help. Right Here. Right Now.
The Church Cares equips everyday believers to provide compassionate, Christ centered support so no one has to face emotional pain alone.
Feeling Overwhelmed? We're Here to Listen
Sometimes, all you need is a compassionate space to share what's on your heart. We offer a safe, free, and non-judgmental place for you to talk with a Christian listener who truly cares.
To connect with a Christian listener today, click below:
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Your Empathy Can Make a Difference
When someone needs someone to listen, will you be there? In partnership with The Church Cares, a network of Christ-centered individuals and churches, we're looking for caring people to offer a compassionate ear and true Hope to those facing difficult times. It's a simple act of support that can make a huge impact. Our training is completely free and flexible for your schedule.
Click below to begin your free training and use the password church cares.
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A Simple Way to Grow Your Church's Ministry
Is your church seeking a new way to provide support and healing? The Church Cares, powered by the trusted 7 Cups platform, makes it easy to create a culture of compassionate listening among your members and allow them to both receive and offer help 24/7 if desired.
This free tool helps your church:
- Offer hope and healing to those facing emotional or spiritual challenges.
- Empower members to serve as compassionate listeners.
- Foster a deeper, stronger community through the power of presence and Christ-centered listening.
The Simple Way to Launch a Care Ministry
We know that starting or expanding a care ministry can feel overwhelming. Many church leaders see the need for a better system of support but simply don't have the time or resources for a complex, new program.
This simple, three-step A.C.T. strategy makes it easy to launch an effective ministry of lay volunteers with basic training, in partnership with 7 Cups and The Church Cares. This approach is designed to be low-effort and high-impact, allowing your ministry to grow organically.
Your Easy 3-Step Plan: A.C.T.
Ask
The first step is simple: recruit caring people by sending out a clear invitation.
Example Email/Bulletin Post:
Are you interested in supporting others through compassionate listening? We're starting a new ministry and need caring individuals to join. The first step is easy and takes just 45 minutes—simply complete a free online training. To get started, visit 7cups.com/thechurchcares to access the training.
Confirm
After completing the training, your new volunteers will practice their skills by helping other Christians online. This part of the process is simple and self-guided.
Once they've completed their initial practice and have helped 10 people, ask them to send you a link to their profile. You can then quickly confirm their readiness by reviewing their star rating and the number of people they've helped.
Thrive
Connecting people in need in your church with your trained listeners is the final, easy step. You can simply share their profile link or connect them in person.
By following these three simple steps, you have successfully launched an effective ministry of lay-led care. You've created a network of support that will bless your entire church community, all without the need for a complicated program.
Overview of The Church Cares Program
The Church Cares Program on 7 Cups
So, how does this actually work?
You’ve got two simple ways to care well—without needing to be a counselor.
- Option 1: Tap into a trusted network of 24/7 listeners - Give your church access to biblically grounded, Christ-centered listeners who are trained to support people in distress—day or night. They’re equipped to handle everyday hurts and trained to recognize when someone needs more help. Built-in safeguards ensure serious issues are referred to the right kind of care.
- Option 2: Train people in your own church to be helpers - Whether in person or online, we’ll help you equip your church family to offer safe, meaningful support. Think: listening, praying, encouraging—not fixing or preaching. This is neighbor-care in ways you never thought possible. People in your church can get training and experience in helping others, whether from your community or worldwide ministry.
What does your church receive—for free?
- 24/7 care for hurting people, so pastors aren’t carrying the weight alone
- Referrals from local people looking for a church home
- Support for those facing ongoing emotional or spiritual struggles
- Training for laypeople who want to help, but aren’t sure where to start
When someone needs help, what actually happens?
It’s simple—and it starts with connection.
- A person in need gets a unique code for your church. You can share this with anyone seeking care in your community or socials.
- They visit your church’s care page—customized just for you.
- They choose a trained listener who identifies as Christian and has done The Church Cares training within the safe, confidential 7 Cups app.
- They can talk with one or more Church Cares listeners, join a moderated group, or post in the forum. This means they get unlimited support—without exhausting any one person.
Can we connect our helpers with people in our own church who need support?
Yes—we make it easy to care for your own community.
Each trained helper in your church gets a private username on the 7 Cups app. When someone from your church reaches out for help, you can offer them a list of your trusted, trained listeners.
They can then choose someone from your own church family to connect with—confidentially and securely.
All you need is a simple list of available helpers, and we’ll show you how to make that request from your church community. It’s a beautiful way to keep care close to home.
It’s care that’s both personal and sustainable.
And here’s the exciting part: churches say this opens the door for growth. People feel seen, supported, and safe. They stick around. They invite others. What used to happen by accident—someone finding healing and bringing a friend—now happens on purpose.
But we already offer pastoral counseling—why add this?
Because even with a big heart, no pastor can do it all. And even with a great staff, there’s still more need than time. This model multiplies your church’s impact by unlocking the care capacity you already have—your people. With trained lay helpers both in-person and online, you’ll go from…
The OLD System
or Professional Care
The NEW System
+ In-Church Helpers
+ Online-Church Helpers on 7 Cups
+ Online 7 Cups Active Listeners
or Professional Care (if needed)
Everyone gets to do their part. Everyone gets to be cared for.
How is this possible?
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, your church can join The Church Cares program completely free at this time. Our prayer is that it will become a sustainable part of your church’s culture for the long haul.
Statement of Faith
The Church Cares is simply Christians helping Christians, equipping everyday believers to walk alongside one another with compassion, presence, and Christ-centered hope when life gets hard. Listeners and churches come from all streams of the Christian church, but all operate under the unifying belief system captured in Apostle’s Creed:
I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.