This is a riveting book that has inspired and impacted my life.
You will already be succeeding by picking it up.
---Chancellor Michal P. Pitzl,
United Graduate College and Seminary, Int’l
Board-certified Master Mental Health Coach and Master CARE-Readiness Coach, Carol Green; instead of launching another women's ministry or a ministry FOR women, Carol Green uncovers, releases and teaches the Ministry OF Women. As a spiritually empowered woman, wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Carol provides practical insight and wisdom for women to discover God's purpose for mankind through the female.
This is a riveting book that has inspired and impacted my life.
You will already be succeeding by picking it up.
---Chancellor Michal P. Pitzl,
United Graduate College and Seminary, Int’l
Chris and Carol write:
Where do our families fit in the grand scheme of the emerging American Social and Political Revolution?
We are caught in the cross-fires of economic, social, political, educational and religious wars; while standing on the brink of despair due to neighborhood crime, domestic violence, drug abuse and child trafficking; along with overwhelming outbreaks of mental illness, an epidemic of multiple STDs, the diminishing of parental rights, systemic racism, critical race theories, and an endless list of politically-correct agendas that are buried within current human service and education programs.
This book, which was originally published in 2015, may surprise you because it does not offer a list of the many ways that traditional families can fight for their rights, freedoms or protection through rallies, politics, protest or marches. Instead, it is a marvelous diary of the same profound, God-ordained strategies and lessons, that have equipped and empowered believers for centuries; filled with the knowledge and wisdom to navigate these challenges from their own homefronts, literally.
Over the span of three decades, the Greens have worked to convey a Kingdom-of-God-perspective regarding men, women, husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, marriage and family, even though it pushes against a pervasive tsunami of 21st century views, perversions and philosophies that has been embraced by many in society.
"You don’t have to read through the chapters in any particular order," the Greens advise. "Just allow God’s Spirit to lead you through the writings. We are certain that these life inserts will speak directly to your heart and build your faith as you seek God about your family's purpose and Kingdom destiny."
You might think of this book as a collection of the Green's most significant Kingdom downloads, because this compilation truly reveals the heart of God regarding family, and gives you precisely what you'll need to launch an internal revolution that will rebuild, restore and renew your heart and home.
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The Jane E. Green Scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of a woman of God, wife, mother, and grandmother who was an undercover special force agent and soldier who impacted thousands throughout her life as a Bible teacher, and through her home-and-prayer-focused ministry.
She was one who never sought after or even needed the spotlight in order to run her race and complete her course in teaching the word of God and imparting wisdom for marriage and family relationships (married 70 years).
Together, she and her husband (James) served for decades in several ministry of helps roles in their various homes, neighborhoods, and local churches where they were members. Most notably, she made a profound impact on countless hundreds of children in the urban community through Child Evangelism Fellowship's Good News Clubs and Discipleship Programs; and they hosted a weekly prayer gathering for teenagers and young adults in their home.
In 1987, she helped pioneer the Metropolitan Christian Worship Center with her eldest son and daughter-in-love (Raphael and Brenda Green) where she served in various ministerial roles: Director of Altar Workers and Follow-up Ministries; Director of a ministry to senior women in the church; led the Christian Education Department; and completed her tenure as a staff pastoral advisor minister and staff teaching minister.
She earned associate degrees in Biblical Studies, Christian Education, and Christian Counseling at the Brooke's Bible Institute. Additionally she earned a degree as a licensed practical nurse - a field she loved and served in for more than a decade.
Her legacy is so profoundly simple. Trust and obey, for there’s no other way…
She knew that people were trying to do the best they could with what they had; but her philosophy was,
“Let God give you the best that He has for you.”
She often said, “My only desire was for my children to know and love Jesus; and live their lives for Him.
I didn’t ask God to make them famous; my only prayer was that they would be faithful.”
She had 7 children, 13 grand children, and 22 great-grandchildren.
All of her children committed their lives to Christ at an early age, and as young adults, each of them entered the ministry or the marketplace with the same passion and focus as their mother.
She passed away in September of 2024, but we will continue to carry her name, cause and contributions through scholarships that will enable Believers to have access to solid and sound Biblical teaching, wisdom and instruction.
Chris and Carol commemorate their journey over the last 20 years by sharing lessons learned, and by interviewing some of the extraordinary people who have responded to their communities with CARE.
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“Many of our religious and
civic leaders have been misinformed and still approach mental health issues from
ignorance, stigma, fear, and very bad theology,” Carol and Chris explain.
Many still believe
that all people need to do is just quote a scripture, say a prayer, and God
will take care of the marital and family conflicts and challenges by miraculously injecting solutions and resolution into their relationships. But God says through Biblical text, that His people perish because of the lack of knowledge. In this aspect of our human experience, we suffer from debilitating ignorance.
In response to this
errant mindset and theology, we just wanted to get educated, trained and
empowered to address this crisis by learning from other, more knowledgeable and
experienced Christian organizations and institutions who bring a balanced and
holistic approach to helping individuals and families who are struggling with
mental health challenges. We wanted to immerse ourselves in proper education,
so that we could better understand the mental health crisis in our own families
and communities."
This specialization program from the Dr. James Dobson Center for Marriage and Family Studies involved 42 hours of training and exams that prepares leaders to preserve and promote the institution of the family and the biblical principles on which it is based. It is focused on the training of a generation of leaders to stand in the gap and help strengthen today’s marriages and families.
Before taking on this Master course, Carol had already completed a 42-hour rigorous mental health training program that included:
1.) First, the
completion of a 14-hour course called Foundations of Mental
Health Coaching - This introductory course was designed to provide
students with an orientation to the field of mental health coaching. Topics
covered included the role and scope of mental health coaching within the local
church, ethical guidelines and professional standards in coaching, crisis
intervention techniques, and the integration of faith and biblical wisdom in
coaching.
2.) Next, the
completion of a 14-hour course called Mental Health Coaching
Skills -The purpose of this course was to provide students with
the fundamental theories and skills of Christ-centered mental health coaching.
Key elements of the coaching process, included methods of change, listening,
effective communication, giving hope, operating small groups, and counseling
theory.
3.) And finally,
the completion of a 14-hour course called Mental and Behavioral
Health Disorders - This course introduced students to the
fundamentals of mental and behavioral health disorders. Particular emphasis was
placed on factors that cause mental disorders, as well as conventional
treatments. Conditions discussed included addiction, anxiety disorders, bipolar
disorder, major depressive disorder, eating disorders, and post-traumatic
stress disorder.
Yes, that's a total of 84 hours of training and prepration. As a Board Certified
Master Mental Health Coach, credentialed by the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC), Carol has earned a voluntary global credential that trains and charges its
recipients to maintain the highest clinical, ethical and biblical standards of
practice.
“I'm very pleased to
have earned this credential," Carol concluded. “Now my husband (Chris) and I
are better prepared to assist people through our coaching business and
ministry. We're also able to become a more successful connection and liaison
between those who need help, and the very capable mental health professionals in our community.
We are part of an army of mental health coaches that are being trained and
deployed across the United States. It's a new day for those who have been
suffering in silence in our families, neighborhoods, church pews, classrooms
and corporate offices."
Chris and Carol Green are the creators of the CARE-Ready Life Coaching® model: Care-Readiness/ Training/ Certification, and the founders of the STEP Forward Life Institute™, an online community service preparatory platform. Through their business and school, they empower people to become the change they want to see, and to become the kind and caring light this world so desperately needs.
Carol opened the presentation by reading an email from a young woman they had coached and mentored over 20 years ago. The woman had written to thank the Greens for the role they had played in her life.
“Many of you have similar testimonials,” she told the meeting participants , “It’s because you have that passion for helping people.”
Chris explained the concept of CARE-Readiness with the analogy that some parcels and packages are labeled ‘Handle with Care.’ He then explained how they use the acronym CARE which means Compassion/ Civility; Awareness/ Accountability; Respect; and Empathy.
He challenged the gathering with three questions:
He explained the differences of coaching vs. mentoring, and coaching vs. counseling in order to clarify what it really means to provide life coaching or, at least, a coaching approach within case management and people-helping.
They also spoke on how CARE-readiness is instrumental for addressing burnout and compassion fatigue.
Chris and Carol Green’s Services and Training include:Inspiration – Get Your Passion Back
Motivational and Encouraging Presentations
Books:
Tools and Practical Application:
Group Coaching (Building CARE Capacity):
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA - Chris and Carol Green were the guest speakers at this month’s Grandparents Information Forum, which was hosted by Dolorez Cobb-Jones, founder of a non-profit organization called Grandparents Involved From The Start (GIFTS), Inc, on Thursday evening, March 14, 2024.
Presenting on the organization's Zoom Conference, the Board Certified Mental Health Coaches spoke from the topic: Mental Health and Your Living Legacy.
The purpose of GIFTS is to assist grandparents with knowledge, support and resources so that they will become more informed, involved and empowered to overcome the challenges of raising their grandchild(ren). The Greens were invited as part of a self-care series and this month’s focus was on mental health.
“Our thanks to Dolorez Cobb-Jones and GIFTS for inviting us to speak on their online forum,” the Greens shared. “The participants were so gracious and receptive.”
The Greens opened by engaging the group in a relaxation exercise as a practical way to relieve stress and get focused and centered for the online session. Then they explained some of the basic terminology surrounding mental health, daily stress, and traumatic stress; and carried the presentation into a pivotal section called, ‘When Life Happens'. Ninety percent (90%) of U.S. citizens will be exposed to a traumatic event in their lifetime, so life happenings can include:
· Natural Disasters
· Accidental Disasters
· Intentional or Deliberate Disasters
· Incidents of loss or unexpected changes in your life and lifestyle
· Sustained or Repeated Events and Incidents
“We really wanted to emphasize that even though traumatic stress is more powerful and serious than ordinary day-to-day stress,” the Greens explained, “Traumatic stress is a normal human response to an abnormal event or incident. The brain and body are trying to get back to normal.”
Since most of their audience is dealing with the unexpected changes and the traumatic incidents that created the current situation in which they are now raising their grandchildren, the Greens shared some of their traumatic experiences like the loss of income, a car repossession, an eviction, and living in a hotel for about two months.
From this perspective the Greens offered the following everyday mental health tips to help grandparents elevate their mood and become more resilient.
1. Practice self-care and make yourself a priority (Eat healthy, Exercise, Get enough sleep)
2. Disconnect (for a period of time daily) from electronics and social media
3. Engage in activities that provide meaning
4. Volunteer
5. Engage in meditation and/or prayer
6. Avoid heavy substance use
7. Get help from a licensed mental health professional when and if you need it
Then they concluded by offering tips on how to build a living legacy of mental wellness for their grand children.
As the Greens were speaking, so many comments were being posted in the group chat that Dolorez Cobb-Jones briefly interrupted the presentation to read a few of them. Samples of the responses were:
“We just presented a few small but impactful ways to help grandparents improve their mental health every day,” the Greens concluded. “Just as it requires effort to build and maintain physical health, so it is with mental health. We pray that all will see an increase in their overall mental wellness as they press forward in raising their grandchildren in these challenging times."
This is a riveting book that has inspired and impacted my life.
You will already be succeeding by picking it up.
---Chancellor Michal P. Pitzl,
United Graduate College and Seminary, Int’l