Human Care Ministries
Challenge and encourage congregations in proclaiming the Gospel through compassionate ministry to the human needs of all people.
The mission of the CNH Human Care Ministries Committee is to challenge and encourage
congretions in proclaiming the Gospel through compassionate ministry to the human needs of all people.​
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Members of the CNH Human Care Committee
Rev. (em) Philip W. Zabell, Chair - pzcard@yahoo.com
Rev. (em) Ron Arnold - ronnielarn@sbcglobal.net
Susan Contreras - buttonboxgirl@comcast.net
Marilyn Harri - harri2@comcast.net
Joan Hilse - jkhilse@gmail.com
Lois Peacock - loisp372@gmail.com
Carol Roberts, Ph, D., CEO of LSS-NorCal
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Resources
Understanding Trauma – by Kate Hutchinson
Author and speaker on caring for people who care for others
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GracePoint – Institute for Relational Health
GracePoint uses behavioral health strategies, theology, and pastoral ministry to bring about significant behavioral and spiritual healthcare outcomes.
Contact: Dr. Justin Hanneman
Doxology – Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel
Doxology provides training, mentoring, and consultation services for pastors seeking to enhance their ability to help people struggling with the complexities of contemporary life.
Contact: Dr. Beverly Yahnke
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Voice in the Vineyard Ministries
Voice in the Vineyard Ministries invites church workers to see through our eyes the magnificent Vinedresser and the True Vine as they call us to abide, rest, and grow in Him
Contact: Cindy Steinbeck and Steve Schedler
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Ideas for Human Care Activities
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HCC Consultation Team
Members of the Human Care Committee are available to help you get organized in connecting with appropriate resources and presenters as needed.​​
With respect to disasters it’s not if, but when. You don’t know if it will be catastrophic or something more mild until the event takes place. If you prepare for the worst and don’t need it no problem. If you prepare for the lesser event and it turns out to be catastrophic….well, remember that story about the wise and foolish virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)? When a disaster strikes a community the regular means of communication get overwhelmed as the number of users exceeds the design of the system or the disaster itself destroys the infrastructure. If you’re lucky you might be able to text. If you have a license, a battery, a radio, and an antenna, you can reach out for help or be available to help others. Stop by the Disaster Response Trailer (DRT) to learn more about disaster response as well as the role radio can play at times of disaster. Find out how easy it is to get your license and set up a Neighborhood Radio Watch as a way to live the Good News about Jesus, the Christ. If you already have your license, take a turn at the mic. Even if you don’t have a license, you can talk on the radio as long as a control operator is present.