It’s not a question of whether a person needs pastoral care, but when. And in our experience, there is no clear distinction between those who need the care from those who give it.
We all have something to give and those gifts become ministries when we learn how to be good stewards of our pain. As followers of a wounded healer, we think that’s part of what Jesus meant when he said, “Love one another as I have loved you.”
While all of our ministers provide pastoral care, Kyle Matthews is the minister on staff responsible for coordinating the pastoral care ministries of the church. When not spending time with people or organizing enrichment events, he gives direction to ministry teams and makes referrals to Stephen Ministers, support groups and counselors.
All the ministers on staff are present for our weekly Care & Concern meeting where we coordinate expressions of care, celebrate the good happening in our lives and pray for those concerns of which we are aware. We also work to ensure that every member has to find a place to find fulfillment in being a care-giver and not a care-receiver only.
Every week there is a different minister that is “on-call” especially for serious needs that arise outside of normal church hours. You can leave a message for the minister-on-call at (864) 233-2527 x.199 and they will return your call as soon as they can, or find the on-call schedule and the proper minister’s phone number listed on the last page of The Branch.
847 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC 29601
847 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC 29601
We have a number of lay-led ministries at our church where members share the love of Christ with their fellow congregants in tangible ways. These teams include Visitation, Caregiver Support, Rides to Worship and Medical Appointments, Midweek Meal Delivery, Bereavement Meal Delivery, Flowers to Friends, Funeral Ushers, Grief Support, Pheobe Fellowships, Counseling and Support Group referrals. Contact us soon about finding the best fit for your gifts!
Our Stephen Ministry program is comprised of church members who have been extensively trained to provide love and support to congregants who are going through some difficulty in their life including, but not limited to, divorce, terminal illness, grief, job loss or infertility. The Stephen Ministry program operates independently of the church staff and maintains strict confidentiality for those it offers ministry to.
This is intensive caregiving: Stephen Ministers typically meet with their care receivers once a week, offering a consistent and supportive presence over time. All care is confidential and free—offered with no pressure, no judgment, and no expectation other than walking with you in faith.
Stephen Ministers are not counselors or therapists.
They are trained Christian caregivers—there to listen, care, pray, and encourage.
Referrals for Stephen Ministry can be made by contacting our Stephen Leaders through the church office, by email, or using the confidential form below:
