THE METHOD · CARE THAT HOLDS™
Five phases.
Five artifacts.
Care That Holds™ is built on NIRN implementation science, Friedman's Results-Based Accountability, and SAMHSA trauma-informed principles — adapted for the realities of ministry contexts.
01
Listen
Structured interviews with staff, congregants, community. Asset mapping. A review of what's working — and what's quietly broken.
Community Listening Report →
02
Map
A co-design workshop. Theory of Change linking theological conviction to evidence-based practice to measurable outcomes.
Ministry Care Map →
03
Equip
Customized practice training. Trauma-informed care. Case management. Referral pathways. Supervision rhythm.
Practice Playbook →
04
Measure
KPIs. Dashboards. Data forms. Quarterly review rhythm. We use the tools you already have — and only add what's necessary.
Outcomes Dashboard →
05
Sustain
A 12-month implementation compact. Quarterly coaching. An annual on-site review. A peer-learning cohort.
12-Month Compact →
WHY IT WORKS
Most ministry-care work fails not because the heart is wrong, but because the implementation infrastructure was never built. Care That Holds™ is that infrastructure — named, sequenced, and yours to keep.