Who Are We?
In collaborating with like-minded organizations, our purpose is to be channels of God’s grace and encouragement supporting informal caregivers and training Christian care mentors.
What is our Purpose?
In collaborating with like-minded organizations, our purpose is to be channels of God’s grace and encouragement supporting informal caregivers and training Christian care mentors.
Who are the informal caregivers?
Informal caregivers are unpaid individuals who care for a loved one during prolonged ill health. While they are the backbone of the healthcare system, they are of all healthcare providers the most neglected and uncared for. You see them in your community:
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- Sally is a 24/7 at-home caregiver for her 100-year-old grandmother.
- Tom, a 42-year-old single dad, cares for his dementia-stricken father.
- 18-year-old Lilly cares for her dying mom after school so her dad can go to work.
- Nina lives at home with her husband who has been in palliative care for 4 years.
Why should we care?
- As co-labourers with Christ “The Spirit of the Lord is upon (us), because He has anointed (us) to preach the Gospel to the poor. He has sent (us) to heal the brokenhearted” Luke 4:18
- In our lifetime each of us will most likely be a care receiver and/or informal caregiver. We are called to “carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ” Galatians 6:2
- Informal Caregivers represent 25% – 30% of the population.
- People over 65 years of age could be the fastest-growing segment of the Canadian population.
- Since most local churches do not have the resources to respond to the growing need, God calls us and the love of Christ constrains us to fill the gap.
What is our Vision Development Process?
We were encouraged and challenged by the work of others such as the Ontario Caregivers Organization. We asked God to confirm our passion as we prayed Luke 10:2 “…Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.”
God provided a Vision Development Team who defined our purpose and who we wish to be. They agreed on our organizational name “Christian Caregivers Network” and confirmed our core values and Statement of Faith.
What are Our Core Values and Statement of Faith?
- We are biblically based, prayer-bathed, and Holy Spirit-led.
- We are an interdenominational, not-for-profit movement.
- We will not discriminate; as followers of Jesus Christ, we will help everyone made in the image of God.
- We are a network and a movement, not an organization or institution.
- We abide by the Evangelical Fellowship Of Canada Statement of Faith.
OUR TEAM
Our Prayer Team is the powerhouse, in addition, God provided:
Execution and Operation Team
Prayer- Empowerment
Mrs. Judy Lee
Judy is passionate about prayer. Prayer has been the cornerstone of her life. Her experience includes Certified Public Accountant and Online Trainer with Bible Study Fellowship. Engaging our prayer team is her priority.
Oversight-Governance
Mr. Gregg Bryce
Gregg brings more than 30 years of leadership. His many roles include Executive Director of SIM Canada, Executive Pastor of Peoples Church, and Executive Director of Elim Lodge.
Training-Mobilization
Dr. Warwick Cooper
Warwick is a well-known pastor, family therapist, and Director of Walk Through the Bible. During his ministry years at the Peoples Church, he developed a vibrant Stephen Ministry impacting many churches in the Greater Toronto area.
Operation-Administration
Baha & Margie Habashy
Baha and Margaret are passionate about mobilizing people in their freedom years. Their seminar, Life Plans for the Freedom Years, challenges men and women aged 55 to 95 to live life to the full and finish well.
Advisory Team
Mr. Glen Robson
Glen has held executive roles in the consumer goods industry and a global mission organization. He is the CEO of Home Instead Peterborough. He serves on several boards and committees that deal with caring for the aged.
Dr. Tom McCormick
Tom spent more than 40 years teaching and challenging churches to care for the aged. In partnership with several like-minded thought leaders, he developed several courses and books on related topics.