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Expressing care doesn't mean you have to know the exact words to say, or the correct thing to do. It may be as simple as a touch, a hug, or a smile. Today, more than ever, we as God's people need to show care and kindness towards everyone, everywhere, everyday.

Join us this spring at the International Conference
on Care & Kindness and let us show you what it
means to Just Show Up.

T H E   C O N F E R E N C E The annual gathering presents speakers and workshops on a wide variety of topics designed to equip and inspire greater expressions of compassion and loving action in everyday life.

Informational seminars on topics such as Alzheimer's, cancer, depression and diabetes enlighten caring people about those with these challenges. Skill building workshops like "Listening," "Visiting the Sick," "Story Telling," "Basic Care Tactics" and more, equip for improved helping. Inspirational speakers spark fresh enthusiasm in God's people for giving of themselves to the challenged and troubled.

Dr. James R. Kok has been the Pastor of Care Ministries at the Crystal Cathedral since 1984. His passion to respond to the needs of hurting people and his desire to mobilize the laity by inspiring, teaching and motivating God's people has given birth to the International Conference on Care and Kindness.

"The Miracle of Kindness" is the title of a book he authored and is available through our website or in the Crystal Cathedral Bookstore.

What You Can Do

• When adversity enters the life of a friend, neighbor, colleague make a caring contact.
• Thank those who serve you - nurses, waitresses, car wash folks, cashiers, security staff. Telephone or write a note of concern to an old friend or relative.
• Listen carefully after you ask "how are you

T H E   V I S I O N

The vision we see is followers of Jesus reaching out to colleagues, friends, neighbors, strangers and kinfolk in ways that go beyond what is typical today.

We see people transcending the timidity, apprehension and lack of confidence that keeps them - and the rest of humankind - at arms length from those who are hurting or in some way traveling over rough waters.

F I V E   K E Y   E S S E N T I A L S  FOR   C A R E  A N D   K I N D N E S

1. Everyone needs my encouragement and support; and to be noticed personally and respectfully by me.

2. I have the capacities, qualities and abilities that can brighten another's life, or help them to face tough challenges.

3. Care and Kindness, whether it's my smile, a word of thanks, a visit or treating another fairly, builds hope in that person's heart and opens them to God's love.

4. Care and Kindness toward another is Care and Kindness to The Lord.

5. Care and Kindness is infectious. Others catch it.

T E S T I M O N I E S

"God's spirit shined through all the tasks and faces…
I was shown many acts of kindness: all gave me insight and understanding for my own journey."
- Thornhill, Ontario Canada

"What an exhilarating experience. I came here so empty and hurting myself. But I am leaving with my cup overflowing! Thank you for caring for us... allowing us to be renewed and confirmed in our mission."
- Clinton, Iowa

"This is my third conference and each one is better than the last. The spirit of the conference renews me and helps me do more caring and to do it better."
- Prescott, Arizona