Spiritual Support Groups

We do not offer Christian counseling services. Here are some Christian based, licensed therapists in your area.

If you need spiritual support, you are not alone.

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• Schedule Time to Talk
• Pastoral Care

Spiritual support is private, anonymous, and free. No purchased products or services are required. Spiritual support is among people with shared experiences and may function as a bridge between conditions and emotional needs. Also, spiritual support provides an opportunity for people to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies, or other firsthand information.

Spiritual support is not a substitute for regular medical care. Spiritual support is not the same as group therapy sessions. Support group therapy is a specific type of mental health treatment bringing together several people with similar conditions under the guidance of a licensed mental health care provider.

If you join a spiritual support category, let your doctor know you are participating in spiritual support. If you do not think spiritual support is appropriate for you, but you need help coping with your condition or situation, talk to your doctor about counseling or other types of therapy.

Our spiritual support is part of our Outreach Ministry face-to-face, over the phone, in groups, or one-on-one. The goal of our spiritual support is to help and love people on a spiritual level. It involves caring for people like a shepherd cares for his sheep — with loving attention for everyone — as Jesus calls disciples, bishops, priests, pastors, chaplains and ministers to do. We serve through Christ's love, justice, and Word providing spiritual:

• ministry
• teaching
• fellowship
• coping
• adjusting
• sustainment
• bereavement
• relief
• guidance
• reconciliation
• nurturing
• support

Spiritual Support Audiences

• Children and teenagers are not included.
• Include both men and women over 18 years of age.
• Include Christians and non-Christians from anywhere in the world.
• Are open meaning family and friends may attend.

Spiritual Support Benefits Will

• Not be a replacement for mental or medical health treatment plans.
• Provide common experience among attendees.
• Provide an opportunity to be with people who are likely to have a common purpose and likely to understand one another.
• Include similar feelings, worries, and everyday problems.
• Improve understanding of certain needs and your own experience with it.
• Improve skills to cope with challenges.
• Discuss decisions or decision side effects.
• Feel less lonely, isolated, or judged.
• Reduce distress, depression, anxiety, or fatigue.
• Talk openly and honestly about your feelings.
• Stay motivated to manage conditions or stick to plans.
• Gain a sense of empowerment, control, or hope.
• Hear practical feedback about options.
• Learn about health, economics, or social resources.
• Pray for everyone's needs.

Jesus initially passed the task of care to his apostles and then to all believers (Acts 20:28 NASB1995, John 21:15 NASB1995, Ephesians 4:11 NASB1995, 1 Peter 5:2-4 NASB1995). Thus, care for others follows Jesus in helping, accepting, visiting (Luke 15:2 NASB1995, 19:10 NASB1995, John 4:7-10, 8:1-9 NASB1995), and approaching everyone (Mark 2:1-12 NASB1995).

The overarching command to 'love one another' means to take responsibility for one another and watch over one another in love.

If you need spiritual support, you are not alone. Please contact us.