WHAT BSC OFFERS
TALK TO A MEMBER OF OUR SOUL CARE TEAM
Need talk to to someone about a current struggle? Our soul care team is here for you. Text TALK to (563) 293-5502 or fill out this form to schedule a call with our Soul Care Team.
FREEDOM GROUP
EXPERIENCE THE FREEDOM AND HOPE GOD DESIGNED
Freedom Group is for anyone hurting from the pain experienced from: anxiety, depression, shame, foolish choices, anger, fear, despair, etc.
Details
- 13-week course
- Meets once a week at the church
- Small group format
- No fee
- Childcare not available
ALIVE & FREE SMALL GROUP
EXPERIENCE FREEDOM FROM ADDICTION
Alive & Free Small Group is for those in bondage to addiction and the pain experienced from: illegal drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, sex, pornography, nicotine, food, etc.
Details
- Meets regularly throughout the year
- Meets in homes within the community
- Small group format
- No fee
- Childcare not available
GRIEFSHARE SMALL GROUP
EXPERIENCE JOY IN THE MIDST OF LOSS
GriefShare Small Group is designed to help people grieve the death of a loved one, and help them face the challenges of rebuilding their lives.
Details
- 13-week curriculum
- Meets once a week at the church
- Small group format
- Small fee for materials
- Childcare not available
MARRIAGE MENTORING
EXPERIENCE A DEEPER CONNECTION IN YOUR MARRIAGE
Marriage Mentoring is for struggling marriages: spouses who don't feel love for one another, have difficulty communicating and solving problems, are in crisis due to infidelity or separation, etc. Trained Marriage Mentors build a grace-filled relationship with hurting couples by listening well and teaching biblical conflict resolution skills.
Details
- 10-week intervention
- Meets in the Marriage Mentors' home
- Small fee for materials
- Childcare not available
SOUL CARE
EXPERIENCE HOPE IN THE MIDST OF CHRONIC STRUGGLES
Soul Care is individualized pastoral care for those experiencing chronic, overwhelming sin and suffering. Trained Care Givers provide help and hope for those who need more intentional, regular, personalized care.
Details
- Meets regularly
- Meets at the church and within the community
- Small fee may be required
- Childcare not available
INTENSIVE RETREAT
EXPERIENCE HOPE IN THE MIDST OF DEEP AND OVERWHELMING STRUGGLES
Intensive Retreat is a highly individualized getaway for those who hurt most—when weekly care doesn't seem to gain traction, and life seems too hard to handle. Trained Pastoral Care Givers provide help for any dominating, seemingly hopeless struggle.
Details
- 3-day getaway retreat
- Meets within the community
- Fee required
- Childcare not available
The Core Principles of Biblical Soul Care
- There is hope and help for the hurting in a relationship with Jesus Christ (John 14:6)
- Relationship is the context for personal growth (Ephesians 4:11-16)
WE SET OUT TO:- Love the hurting (1 John 4:11-12)
- Know their heart (Proverbs 20:5)
- Speak truth with grace into their heart (Ephesians 4:15)
- Help the hurting do what is glorifying to God (1 Corinthians 10:31)
- Life change is in the truth of the Gospel found in the Bible (2 Peter 1:3-8)
- The Holy Spirit helps us make sense of the Bible and grow in Christ (John 16:7-15)
- Prayer is our way to find mercy and grace from God, through Jesus, in times of need (Hebrews 4:14-16)
- Those who abide in Christ will bear fruit (John 15:1-11)
- The body of Christ is competent and available to help those who are hurting (Romans 15:14; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21)
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Verses of Hope & Comfort: To Share with Those in Grief or Difficulty
Congregational Care Resources
Download a PDF of verses selected to allow you to speak words of hope and comfort to those in need.
Visitation Team
Congregational Care
The Visitation Team makes hospital visits to pray and encourage those in need.
Biblical Soul Care (BSC) Advocate
Congregational Care
A Biblical Soul Care Advocate is a friend who offers to help others in need during a difficult time in life.