Connected Care Initiative
Strengthening Connection, Wellbeing, and Leadership Capacity
A 6–9 month pilot that helps Christian communities strengthen connection, support mental and emotional wellbeing, and reduce leadership strain through ethical, human-centered technology.
Technology supports pastoral care—it does not replace it.
Why this initiative—and why now
Churches are facing rising emotional and mental health needs, increasing isolation, growing communication burdens, and the complexity of serving multilingual and culturally diverse communities—often with limited time and resources.
Connection & Inclusion
Practical support to help churches communicate clearly and inclusively, strengthen belonging, and improve access to information and care—especially in diverse communities.
Faith-Centered Wellbeing
Guided emotional and mental wellbeing resources aligned with Christian values, with clear boundaries that respect pastoral leadership and human care.
Leadership Relief
Simple systems, training, and support that reduce administrative strain so leaders can spend more time on ministry, relationships, and mission.
Pilot at a glance
A disciplined, grant-ready scope designed to deliver measurable outcomes within one year.
Who this pilot serves
Primary beneficiaries
- Church leaders and ministry teams
- Churches and faith-based organizations serving diverse communities
Secondary beneficiaries
- Individuals and families within those communities
- Community members experiencing isolation, stress, or limited access to support
Outcomes funders care about
We track realistic, funder-approved metrics such as:
- Number of churches participating
- Number of community members reached
- Improved access to support resources
- Reduced administrative time for leaders (self-reported)
- Increased sense of connection and belonging (survey-based)
Anchor principle
Ethical technology supports human relationships and pastoral care—never the other way around.
How funding is used
Your support funds implementation, training, evaluation, and the documentation needed to replicate this model in other communities.
Program design & setup
Finalize scope, onboarding playbooks, readiness checks, and ethical guardrails for participating churches.
Training & onboarding
Equip leaders to use simple, people-first systems that reduce overload and strengthen communication and care.
Evaluation & learning
Measure outcomes, capture insights, and produce replication-ready documentation for future expansion.
Support the Connected Care Initiative
Whether you’re a donor, investor, or funding partner, your contribution helps churches respond with care, clarity, and capacity.
Giving opportunities
Below are example sponsorship pathways aligned to the pilot’s real costs. We tailor recognition and reporting to your goals.
Evaluation sponsor
Support outcome measurement, surveys, and funder-ready reporting.
Church onboarding sponsor
Fund training, onboarding, and leader support for one participating community.
Cohort sponsor
Underwrite a major pilot component across multiple churches (connection, wellbeing, or leadership relief).
Full pilot partner
Fund the entire pilot, including implementation, evaluation, and replication documentation.
Request the grant packet
We can provide a one-page pilot overview, logic model, and a conservative budget tailored to your giving priorities.
Contact
Email: care@openpathgroup.org
Subject suggestion: Connected Care Initiative — Funding Inquiry
Interested in joining the pilot as a church partner? Email us with your community context and timeline.
One-sentence description
The Connected Care Initiative helps Christian communities strengthen connection, support mental wellbeing, and reduce leadership strain through ethical, faith-centered technology.