A life lived for God promises great rewards, but often includes great sorrow as well. Our Care Ministry exists to provide spiritual help and guidance to those facing difficult moments and seasons in life. We believe the church flourishes as we reach people with care and compassion, reflecting Jesus Christ to all people.
Pastor of Care
Ministry Assistant
Building Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 8am-5pm, Friday: 8am-4pm
Whether you need someone to pray with you, someone to visit you or a loved one, someone to offer biblical guidance, or someone to be a support through end-of-life circumstances, there are people here ready to serve you and your family.
If you reach out to us with a need, we have a team ready and equipped to get you the best help that we can offer. Here are some of the services we provide:
If your needs are outside the scope of our capabilities, we have resources and connections to professionals in a collection of different fields, and we'll ensure your needs are taken to someone who is best equipped to help you in your situation. See more detail in what kinds of support we're able to offer below.
These resources wouldn't exist if it weren't for the men and women who have stepped up and committed to love the people of the church in their time of need. We refer to these people as our deacons and deaconesses, and they're the ones who have dedicated their time and hearts to providing support for you through prayer, visitation, comfort, and more.
In addition to our deacons and deaconesses, we also have a large team of people that commit to covering our people and our church in prayer! It's a great way to jump in and serve in Care Ministry from wherever you may be.
Prayer
Prayer is powerful. We want to intercede for anyone who requests prayer by taking these things to the Lord. When you submit a prayer request, our dedicated Prayer Team will commit to pray for your request, and our deacons will follow up with you if needed/requested.
Hospital visitation
We know that a hospital stay can be nerve-wracking. If you or a loved one is preparing for a stay in the hospital and you would like to arrange for a visit from one of our deacons, please let us know. When a hospital visit is requested, you can expect a deacon to stop by during standard visiting hours (with your approval) and spend 5-10 minutes with you to see how you are doing, share from God’s Word, and pray with you.
Funerals
For anyone who has experienced the loss of a family member, we want to be there for you. While you always have the option of holding an end-of-life ceremony at any local funeral home, our facilities are available to members and attendees of The Chapel in Green to accommodate funeral requests.
Resources for addiction
If you or a loved one is caught in the grip of addiction or substance abuse, there is hope for recovery. Let us recommend faith-based treatment programs and behavioral-health service providers in your area.
Resources for mental health
If you or a loved one are struggling with anxiety, depression, or mental health, there is hope for healing. Let us recommend Christian counselors and mental-health service providers in your area.
Support groups
You are not alone in your struggles. Whether you're working through grief, adjusting to life as a widow, or working to overcome addiction, there are people who want to support you and walk with you through it. Check out our collection of support groups below and experience the encouragement of belonging to a community of believers who understand.
Coaching & counseling
We want to provide encouragement and guidance to anyone that is facing a challenge they need help navigating. We have a group of mature, trained Christians who will meet with you and help you focus on what steps you can take to move forward, while encouraging you with wisdom and guidance from the Bible. This doesn’t replace professional counseling, but can be a helpful stepping stone toward healing. We can also help you connect with recommended counselors in the area based on the needs you have.
Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Conquerors is a confidential group for men that uses Biblical teaching and proven principles to help group members conquer pornography, support one another with accountability, and walk in freedom. It is a battle plan for purity.
Questions? Contact conquerors@tcig.org.
Third Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:30pm in the Atrium
Widowed Women Connect is a gathering for women designed to help them make new friends and attend social activities one might otherwise be reluctant to attend on your own. Each gathering will consist of some social time, a discussion of upcoming activities, and a 30-minute presentation on topics of interest to women living alone.
Learn more here.
Thursdays (second and fourth) from 6:00pm-8:00pm in Rm. 124
Living with and caring for loved ones who are facing memory loss can be taxing. This group gathers to support one another through prayer and the sharing of resources.
Learn more here.
Wednesday mornings from 10:00am-12:00pm in the Conference Rm.
Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Conference Rm.
GriefShare is a seasonal (fall & spring) support group that is designed to help you heal and rebuild in the wake of losing a loved one, no matter how much time has passed.
Learn more here.
November - January (days and times TBA)
Grief can flair up at any time, but there's something about that holidays that can bring it back to the surface and leave us feeling heartbroken anew like clockwork every season. Surviving the Holidays is a seasonal extension of GriefShare where people gather to talk and pray with one another through their grief.
Questions? Contact care@tcig.org.
You are not alone in your struggles. Whether you're working through grief, adjusting to life as a widow, or working to overcome addiction, there are people who want to support you and walk with you through it.