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April 15, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 13 Comments

Rest Ministries Newest Resource for Small Group Leaders

Rest Ministries Newest Resource for Small Group Leaders

Lisa Copen's newest book for those starting an illness small group If you are even thinking about starting an illness support group, you won't want to miss this book. It's packed full of 320-pages of all the answers RM … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HopeKeepers Resources, HopeKeepers Start Up Info, RM Shop E-flyers, What's New? Tagged With: illness ministry, lisa copen, Support Groups

January 5, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Tell Us About Your HopeKeepers Group

Tell Us About Your HopeKeepers Group

We love to hear about your HopeKeepers Groups! People who are looking to start a group or who are also leading groups are always interested and encouraged by what other groups are doing. And many of them have not led a small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HopeKeepers Resources, HopeKeepers Start Up Info, Support Group Leader, What's New? Tagged With: hopekeepers, Rest Ministries

October 15, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

How Does RM Help Me With My HK Group

Rest Ministries provide ongoing communication between HopeKeeper groups, resources, & by providing HopeKeeper leaders with resources to be a good advocate for those with illness or invisible disabilities for their church & … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Church Leader, HopeKeepers Resources, HopeKeepers Start Up Info, Support Group Leader, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, Christian support group resources for illness, Christianity, chronic illness ministry, chronic illness resources for churches, chronic illness support group, chronic pain support group, disability ministry, hope keepers, hopekeepers, Leadership, Religion and Spirituality, Rest Ministries, Support group, support group resources

October 5, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

HopeKeeper Lesson Plan Ideas

Needing some fresh ideas for lesson plans for your HopeKeepers group? Here are some that leadders have told us they have used with success! Pass out a devotional or two from Rest Ministries website (you are allowed to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HopeKeepers Resources, HopeKeepers Start Up Info, Support Group Leader, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, Christian support group resources for illness, Christianity, chronic illness ministry, chronic illness resources for churches, chronic illness support group, chronic pain support group, disability ministry, God, hope keepers, hopekeepers, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Rest Ministries, support group resources

October 4, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

FAQ About HopeKeepers Groups

>send us your questions What are your requirements to be called "HopeKeepers"? We request that during your HopeKeepers meeting you do not discuss treatments, alternative medicines, etc. without letting everyone know in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Church Leader, Help! Q/A, HopeKeepers Start Up Info, Person w/ Illness, Support Group Leader

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Rita Eno: Dear Lisa, Many years ago I was a member of REST MINISTRIES. I still rememer you from tha...
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