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Delmarva-DC Ministering to Ministers and their family members - Download Packet  COMMITMENT We’ve made the commitment to you. Now it’s your turn to take advantage of the opportunity. You should choose a ministry that puts the emphasis on you. Choose Ministerial Care DELMARVA-DC. We promise you understanding, empathy and up-to-date important information that you can use within the context of your ministry. For additional information or referral, contact: Church of God DELMARVA-DC 7340 Long View Road Columbia, MD 21044 410-531-5351 FAX: 410-531-1052 www.cogdelmarva-dc.org All members of the Ministerial Care Board are available to you at your request. Introduction The Center for Ministerial Care exists for the purpose of ministering to Church of God minister and their family members. We offer a safe place to explore past and present difficulties of life so that hope and healing can be experienced by the power of God. Additionally, we desire to be a resource to ministers within the content of their communities. Mission Statement The Center for Ministerial Care exists to serve the needs of ministers and their family members through affirming them in their call, equipping them with practical tools for successful life management, supporting them during times of ministerial crisis, and helping to restore them if they cross scriptural, moral, or ethical boundaries. Additionally, we seek to provide qualified Christian resources regarding spiritual, mental and relational issues to ministers and their families. What Are We About? Today more than ever there is a need for an all-out effort to give the best care possible to the church family. Across Christian circles, ministerial dropout, burnout and other problems are at an all-time high. Ministers themselves and their families are under a great deal of stress. Often pastors feel isolated and yet extremely vulnerable as they function in the "fish bowl." However, the stigma frequently associated with requesting pastoral care can be a barrier to those most in need of assistance. Concerns about confidentiality and "political" repercussions deter many of our ministers from seeking help. We recognize the importance of confidentiality. We know that being able to share your problems without fear is vital to the healing process. That’s why we are here. We'll help you handle the realities of ministerial life. Available Resources Helping You Handle the Realities of Ministerial Life There are 6 booklets available FREE at this website www.cogcmc.org/resources.htm • Ministerial Crisis Intervention • Ministerial Restoration • Churches of Refuge • Ministerial Marriage & Family • Pastoral Sabbatical Program • Spiritual Care Ministries Marriage / Family Retreats Galatians 6:6 – Free sponsored retreat available to Ministers and their families Phone Consultation / Advice Addictive Chemical Dependencies Peniel Ministries www.penielministries.org Pastoral Counseling Services of Maryland www.pcsm.org/page2.html Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of Southern Maryland www.safeharborofsmd.com Ministerial Care Resource Manual Additional Resources Available DELMARVA-DC Ministerial Care Board For consultation and referrals, each of the following may be contacted: Dr. Hugh Bair, Chairperson Christian Life Church Baltimore, MD 410-298-5433, ext. 17 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Chaplain Dennis DuPont Baltimore, MD 410-402-7072 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Rev. Dennis F. Foster Rockville Church of God Rockville, MD 301-340-9534, ext. 304 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Rev. Steven Hall Heritage Community Church Severn, MD 410-551-8500, ext. 205 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Rev. Cynthia Stanton Refuge Temple Cambridge, MD 410-228-3644 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
