ABOUT
OUR MISSION
We exist to equip the Church to walk with those impacted by seasons of sickness and suffering.
OUR HISTORY
“After going through multiple cancer journeys in my own family, I was left with several questions and a lot of pain. The good news for us is that God meets us in our pain and is able to empathize with us no matter the circumstances. While we wonder why suffering and sickness exist, we have a God who has demonstrated His comfort and care and His desire to end sickness and suffering in the person of Christ. Our prayer is that the folks we serve will encounter this hope through their own chronic illness experience.”
– ASHLEY CHICKERELLA, CO-FOUNDER
WHAT IS A TAKE HEART COMMUNITY?
Take Heart is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to equip the Church to walk with those impacted by seasons of sickness and suffering. We do this primarily through ministry leader training, church hosted support groups, and through relevant, bible-centered content, articles, videos and more.
OUR PILLARS
When sickness and suffering enter someone’s story, the Church has an opportunity to come alongside them with presence, understanding, and hope. We help make that possible by equipping churches and caregivers through training and resources, and by helping churches host support groups where those affected by sickness and suffering can find a community that understands and walks with them. Take a look at the pages below to learn more.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ADVISOR
ASHLEY CHICKERELLA
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Take Heart Community
CHRIS KELLEY
Board Chair
Common Ground
JOEL WHARTON
Vice Chair & Spiritual Director
Directions Counseling & Coaching
MATTHEW KURELIC
Treasurer
Redi.Health
BRANNYN HISER
Secretary
Quantum Health
NATE REHM
Board Member
Redi.Health
BRIAN STEVENS
Board Member
Huntington
JOY TOLLE
Board Member
River Radio
VINCE CHICKERELLA
Co-Founder and Advisor
OhioHealth
ALLIE STEVENS
Community Director
Take Heart Community
JULIE COFFMAN
Board Member
OhioHealth
LANI KELLEY
Advisor
Hilliard City Schools