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Ministry is a sacred privilege. But sometimes, serving in the church feels like you’re balancing on a unicycle—while juggling—and the unicycle is on fire.
Some days, you’re preparing sermons, discipling people, and leading with vision. Other days, you’re troubleshooting a livestream that sounds like a helicopter, digging through a tangled mess of cables under a sound booth, or realizing—30 minutes before service starts—that the bulletin still says “Happy Easter”—in July.
I know you relate to that, because I had to learn how to juggle too.
My ministry journey began in the late ’90s at a small Calvary Chapel outside Seattle, WA. With no paid staff beyond the pastor, I served wherever help was needed: leading worship, running sound, setting up chairs, and handling a lot of technology. Over time, I stepped into formal staff roles in other churches as a Music & Media Pastor and an elder, continuing to serve in many of the same ways as I did when I first began.
In the early 2000s, my wife and I stepped beyond our local church, traveling the country with our band, Jacob’s Well. We played concerts, led worship, and spent over a decade building relationships with churches of all sizes. That season gave me an even deeper understanding of the challenges many pastors and ministry leaders face—especially in smaller congregations where resources are stretched thin and staff wear multiple hats.
Through all these experiences, one thing became clear: pastors and ministry leaders are often carrying more than they can handle.
Churches of every size face similar struggles, but smaller churches often lack the resources to manage them. Leaders step into roles they were never trained for simply because if they don’t, no one will. This willingness to serve is part of ministry, but too often the same leaders continue carrying the same weight year after year until the weight becomes too much. That's when survival takes over, and “good enough” becomes the ceiling.
But let’s be honest. “Good enough” rarely is. What’s actually happening is burnout—leaders carrying too much for too long, patching problems instead of solving them, and pouring out without being poured into. Contrary to what some high-profile churches and ministry cultures promote, burnout isn’t a badge of faithfulness. It’s the enemy of effectiveness. This is why I started Church Care—to provide hands-on support in the areas where churches struggle most. Many pastors, staff, and volunteers juggle administrative tasks, operations, and technology without the support or training they need. Church Care is not here to replace church teams, but to equip, encourage, and walk alongside them. We offer practical help for both one-time projects and ongoing needs, making it easier for pastors and leaders to focus on what matters most—pointing people to Jesus.
Today, Church Care is being built on a growing network of seasoned pastors, technologists, administrators, and ministry leaders who understand the challenges churches face, because they have faced them too. The people we network with aren’t just random consultants; they are actively serving in their own churches, bringing experience, a heart for ministry and a love for the local church to each support opportunity. Church Care is here to walk with you, offering practical help so you don’t have to keep riding that smoking unicycle. We want to help you strengthen the ministry God has entrusted to you—so that in everything your church does, big or small, people see Jesus.
Some days, you’re preparing sermons, discipling people, and leading with vision. Other days, you’re troubleshooting a livestream that sounds like a helicopter, digging through a tangled mess of cables under a sound booth, or realizing—30 minutes before service starts—that the bulletin still says “Happy Easter”—in July.
I know you relate to that, because I had to learn how to juggle too.
My ministry journey began in the late ’90s at a small Calvary Chapel outside Seattle, WA. With no paid staff beyond the pastor, I served wherever help was needed: leading worship, running sound, setting up chairs, and handling a lot of technology. Over time, I stepped into formal staff roles in other churches as a Music & Media Pastor and an elder, continuing to serve in many of the same ways as I did when I first began.
In the early 2000s, my wife and I stepped beyond our local church, traveling the country with our band, Jacob’s Well. We played concerts, led worship, and spent over a decade building relationships with churches of all sizes. That season gave me an even deeper understanding of the challenges many pastors and ministry leaders face—especially in smaller congregations where resources are stretched thin and staff wear multiple hats.
Through all these experiences, one thing became clear: pastors and ministry leaders are often carrying more than they can handle.
Churches of every size face similar struggles, but smaller churches often lack the resources to manage them. Leaders step into roles they were never trained for simply because if they don’t, no one will. This willingness to serve is part of ministry, but too often the same leaders continue carrying the same weight year after year until the weight becomes too much. That's when survival takes over, and “good enough” becomes the ceiling.
But let’s be honest. “Good enough” rarely is. What’s actually happening is burnout—leaders carrying too much for too long, patching problems instead of solving them, and pouring out without being poured into. Contrary to what some high-profile churches and ministry cultures promote, burnout isn’t a badge of faithfulness. It’s the enemy of effectiveness. This is why I started Church Care—to provide hands-on support in the areas where churches struggle most. Many pastors, staff, and volunteers juggle administrative tasks, operations, and technology without the support or training they need. Church Care is not here to replace church teams, but to equip, encourage, and walk alongside them. We offer practical help for both one-time projects and ongoing needs, making it easier for pastors and leaders to focus on what matters most—pointing people to Jesus.
Today, Church Care is being built on a growing network of seasoned pastors, technologists, administrators, and ministry leaders who understand the challenges churches face, because they have faced them too. The people we network with aren’t just random consultants; they are actively serving in their own churches, bringing experience, a heart for ministry and a love for the local church to each support opportunity. Church Care is here to walk with you, offering practical help so you don’t have to keep riding that smoking unicycle. We want to help you strengthen the ministry God has entrusted to you—so that in everything your church does, big or small, people see Jesus.
To learn more about how we can serve your church specifically, please email me, call me, or schedule a discovery call. I’d love to meet you, hear how God is working in your church and see how we can help.
So grateful to serve, Rob Loomis; Founder Church Care
So grateful to serve, Rob Loomis; Founder Church Care
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- Getting started with Church Care is easy! Just schedule a 30-minute Discovery Call. This no-pressure conversation helps us understand your church’s unique needs and explore how Church Care or ChurchCare+ can bring clarity and organization to your ministry. We’ll cover:
- ✅ Your current challenges, goals, and plans
- ✅ How our services fit your needs and budget
- ✅ Pricing and solution options
- ✅ A quick demo of our Project Management Dashboard
- ✅ Any questions you may have
- We look forward to connecting with you soon!