Congregational Care
Congregational Care describes what is distinctive about the church of Jesus Christ. As we grow in God’s love, we learn that such love compels us to care for each other much as family members care for each other.
The purpose of Congregational Care is to extend the reach of the Rector to care for all our members as Christ would for His own, both by ministering to them and teaching them to minister to one an other. In addition to providing marriage preparation, counseling, regular visitation and instruction in the Christian walk, we also direct several specialized ministries within the church including Stephen Ministry, PrimeTimers, DivorceCare, GriefShare, and Living Waters.
Summer 2012 Opportunities for Growth
Congregational Care is continually seeking to provide opportunities that will enable every member to live their lives more effectively. We are privileged to offer the following ministries for this summer. For more detailed information; or you may contact the Congregational Care office at 404-564-3159, or email gwiley@apostles.org.
A Summer Group for Men
Tuesday nights, May 15 – August 7 (excluding July 3)
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Room 229A
Cost: $10
We will study the characteristics of a godly man, using Thomas Watson’s book, The Godly Man’s Picture. Each meeting includes testimony, teaching, and small-group discussion and prayer. This is an opportunity for men to get to know other men. Walk in alone, walk out with friends. Attend any weeks you can. Men from past summer groups say that this group was a life-changing experience:
“I was expecting a tame Sunday scholo-type class. What I got instead was an honest look at the deep needs men often have but are afraid to examine. I am so glad that the group started me on that path to freedom.”
“I can’t put a finger on the ‘mysterious power’ of hearing and discussing the testimonies each week, but it raised my spiritual antenna to see what God is doing in my life and maximized my receptivity to the Holy Spirit.”
“I went thinking I wanted a Bible Study, but God showed me that I needed a healing ministry—and that is exactly what I found—Him healing my wounds.”
For more information, contact Brian Maxwell at 404-591-1966 or bmaxwell@apostles.org.
Register Online for A Summer Group for Men »
A Summer Group for Women: Ending the War with Myself
Tuesdays, May 15 to July 31 (excluding July 3)
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Room 243
Book is optional: $15
Loving Myself as God Does: Ending the War with Myself by Micky Land, LPC, will explore how much God loves us in spite of not being all we desire and explore how our relationship with ourselves impacts both positively and negatively our emotional life and spiritual walk. Basic principles such as the law vs. grace, who we are in Christ, boundaries, strength in weakness, co-dependency, self talk, God esteem vs. self-esteem, the Sabbath Rest, etc. will be examined. Maximum size is 12 people for small group format.
Register Online for A Summer Group for Women: Ending the War with Myself »
A Summer Group for Women: The Ways of God
Tuesday nights, May 15 – August 7 (excluding July 3)
7:00 – 8:45 p.m.
Room 231
Book: $15.00 (available for purchase in class)
We will study the book, The Ways of God: Working Through Us to Reveal Himself to a Watching World by Henry T. Blackaby and Roy T. Edgemon. Have you ever wondered how God is at work in this world? How is God accomplishing His purposes and revealing His will to His people, ever molding them into holy people in order to enter into a relationship with them? In addition, we will face the tough question, “How can God be sovereign and allow suffering?” And we will discuss some of the things that separate us from God: approval addiction, performance trap, the blame game, and shame. Learn how to see your worth through God’s eyes!
Register online for A Summer Group for Women: The Ways of God »
CrossCurrent
Tuesdays, August 14 – Sept. 25
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
STS High School Room
Book is optional: $10
A safe place to experience grace and truth and find victory over strongholds. In this community, God is restoring broken hearts, broken relationships, broken sexuality, and broken identity. Each week includes worship, teaching, testimony, and same-gender small groups.
Register Online for CrossCurrent »
LivingWaters
LivingWaters is a 28-week spiritual journey that includes worship, teaching, testimony, and small group prayer in a safe and confidential environment for those dealing with deep hurt and sinful, addictive habits.
Please visit the Living Waters page for more information about this ministry »
Want more information?
Email Stan Carder, Director of Congregational Care or call 404-564-3146
Our Congregational Care staff seeks to minister to each individual’s need whether it is spiritual, physical, or emotional. We do this through personal and hospital visitation, individual, pre-marital and marital counseling, utilizing our Stephen Ministers, or hosting a variety of outreach ministries and support groups.
