175:Coaching with Care: Building Trust & Making Care the Heart of Your Church
In this powerful episode of the Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe sits down with Kay Atoloye, a licensed clinical counselor and church planter, to discuss the intersection of faith, mental health, and care ministry. With over two decades of experience in both clinical practice and pastoral roles, Kay shares his heart for care ministry and how his background uniquely equips him to serve his community in Kansas City, Missouri. They explore challenges like confidentiality within church settings, the role of peer support, and strategies for developing sustainable, trauma-informed care ministries. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about building churches where care is central, not peripheral.
Quotes
- “Care ministry is not going to play second fiddle in the church we’re planting. If we had only one dollar, it would go to care ministry.” Kay Atoloye
- “Before people buy into a ministry or a vision, they buy into you. You are the embodiment of that vision.” Kay Atoloye
- “In the marketplace, I train people not to get stuck in the problem phase. But in ministry, I have to intentionally ground myself in the Holy Spirit. Solutions can’t be pulled like tools from a trunk.” Kay Atoloye
- “Even Christ had a Judas. That’s the fear for church planters when delegating—no matter how careful you are, you can’t guarantee outcomes.” Kay Atoloye
- “Care ministry grows at the speed of relationships. It’s intentionally slow, because deep transformation takes time and trust.” Laura Howe
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