Description

In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe sits down with Donnell Wyche, long-time pastor and software developer, to explore how technology can support and expand care ministry. Donnell shares his journey from analog prayer cards to building CareNote, a care management platform that turns compassion into action. Together, they discuss the importance of being seen, the challenges of care follow-up, and the potential for technology to empower both staff and volunteers in offering holistic care. Whether you're a solo pastor or part of a large team, this episode is packed with practical insight and heart for sustainable, impactful care.

Quotes

• Donnell Wyche:
  “CareNote helps you take the compassion that you have as a care provider and turn it into action.”
• Laura Howe:
  “You don’t have to meet every need, but what a church needs to do is foster belonging, purpose, and hope.”
• Donnell Wyche:
  “People aren’t calling for care, but they’re still asking for it in the little disclosures they make. And being seen is the beginning of feeling loved.”
• Donnell Wyche:
  “We’re not just collecting data—we’re enabling pastoral touchpoints that matter, like remembering a birthday or celebrating a rehab milestone.”
• Laura Howe:
  “This is the sticky part of church that keeps people connected—care is the Gospel.”

Resources

• CareNote.app
• Register for the Church Mental Health Summit
• People can access featured authors and speakers through our CAN or USA Amazon store. As an affiliate, HMS earns from qualifying purchases. 

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