Care Ministry Launch Checklist

Use this checklist to guide you through the process of launching a care ministry at your church. Check off items as you complete them to track your progress.

Define Mission and Scope

Before launching your care ministry, establish a clear foundation and purpose.

Document your care ministry mission statement

Identify specific needs in your congregation

Define target groups for care (elderly, new parents, crisis support, etc.)

List types of care to be provided (prayer, meals, visits, etc.)

Establish communication and tracking methods

Assemble and Equip Your Care Team

Build a strong foundation with the right leadership and volunteers.

Appoint pastoral oversight for the ministry

Recruit care providers and volunteers

Designate care coordinators for request management

Create volunteer role descriptions

Set up volunteer accounts in CareNote

Implement Care Management System

Set up CareNote for effective ministry management

Configure CareNote settings for your ministry

Set up care request intake process

Create templates for common care workflows

Establish task assignment procedures

Set up milestone tracking system

Train Your Team

Ensure your team is equipped with the knowledge and tools they need.

Conduct confidentiality and boundaries training

Train team on CareNote system usage

Provide spiritual and emotional support guidelines

Schedule regular team check-ins

Create training documentation

Launch and Communicate

Successfully launch your care ministry to your congregation.

Announce care ministry to congregation

Create communication materials

Set up care request submission process

Plan first month of ministry activities

Schedule regular ministry evaluation meetings