Demonstrating the love of Christ through prayer, care, and community
Mission
The Caring Ministry seeks to demonstrate the love of Christ by accompanying and supporting individuals and families experiencing grief, illness, emotional or mental health challenges, and life transitions. Through prayer, confidential care, financial assistance, and various care ministries, we strive to build a Christ-centered spiritual community where members encourage one another and walk together in faith. We also equip caregivers and encourage the congregation to actively engage in caring and serving one another and our neighbors.
Our Ministries
- Stephen Ministry A confidential, one-to-one lay caring ministry that provides emotional and spiritual support to individuals facing life difficulties. Trained Stephen Ministers offer regular care through listening, prayer, encouragement, and Christ-centered companionship, in partnership with the pastoral team.
- GriefShare (Mandarin) A Christ-centered support group that helps individuals navigate grief after the loss of a loved one through biblical teaching, video sessions, group discussions, and practical life guidance, in a safe and caring environment.
- Mental Health Ministry Seeks to raise awareness and understanding of mental health within the church from a biblical and faith-based perspective. Through seminars, support groups, caring companionship, and resource referrals, the ministry supports individuals and families facing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and emotional challenges.
- Elderly Care Ministry Provides care and companionship for older adults through visitations, check-in calls, prayer support, and resource connections, offering practical assistance and ongoing encouragement.
- Safe Haven Parent Support Group A supportive, confidential group for parents whose children are navigating sexuality or identity-related challenges. Through prayer, shared experiences, biblical encouragement, and guided conversations, this ministry walks alongside parents with compassion and truth, helping them seek God's wisdom and strength while supporting their children with grace.
- Ongoing Care Ministries Includes funeral flower arrangements, love gifts, condolence cards, caregiver support, mental health seminars, cancer care, and seasonal care initiatives such as Little Lights and Christmas Shoebox, fostering a culture of care within the congregation. The ministry also coordinates winter jacket donations for elementary school children and supports the Rockville Women's Center Baby Bottle Project, helping provide practical assistance and encouragement to women experiencing unwanted pregnancies.
Caring Fund Support
The Caring Fund provides short-term financial assistance to individuals and families facing hardship, and supports various ministries that serve vulnerable communities.
- Laurel Pregnancy Center Provides holistic, free pregnancy support addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Shady Grove Pregnancy Center Offers pregnancy-related counseling, practical assistance, and ongoing support.
- Harvest USA Provides discipleship resources that equip individuals to live according to biblical teaching in the area of sexuality.
- Fullness in Christ Fellowship, Cambodia Works to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation by providing counseling, healing, education, and vocational training.
- Shepherd's Table Provides meals and social services to individuals facing food insecurity, homelessness, and poverty.
- Joyful Children Center, Myanmar Provides education and biblical teaching for children in Myanmar.
Caring Department Contact
Reach out to learn more about our caring ministries or to request support.
✉️ cd.team@cbcmgroups.org以基督的愛陪伴並支持弟兄姊妹
使命
關懷事工以基督的愛陪伴並支持在哀傷、疾病、情緒或心理健康挑戰及人生轉變中的弟兄姊妹。透過禱告、具保密性的關懷、經濟援助與各項關懷事工，我們建立一個以基督為中心、彼此扶持、同走信仰道路的屬靈群體，並裝備關懷者，鼓勵會眾一同實踐關懷與服事。
我們的事工
- 司提反關懷事工 一項具保密性的一對一平信徒關懷事工，為正在經歷人生困境的弟兄姊妹提供情感與屬靈支持。受過裝備的司提反同工透過定期陪伴、傾聽、禱告與鼓勵，將基督的愛帶給關懷對象，並與教牧團隊彼此配搭。
- 華語哀傷陪伴小組 以基督為中心的支持小組，透過聖經教導、影片分享、小組討論及實際生活指引，在安全、關懷的環境中彼此扶持，從神的應許中得著安慰與盼望。
- 心理健康關懷事工 致力於從聖經與信仰的角度，提升教會對心理健康的認識與重視，透過教育講座、支持小組、關懷陪伴與資源轉介，幫助個人與家庭面對焦慮、憂鬱、壓力、身心疲乏及情緒困擾。
- 長者關懷事工 透過探訪、電話問安、禱告支持及資源連結，為長者提供實際協助、關懷與陪伴。
- 安全港父母支持小組 一個為父母而設的支持團體，陪伴那些子女正面對性向或身份認同相關挑戰的家庭。透過禱告、經驗分享、聖經的勉勵與引導性的對話，協助父母尋求從神而來的智慧與力量，同時以恩典支持並陪伴他們的孩子。
- 持續關懷事工 包括喪禮花卉安排、關懷奉獻、慰問卡、照顧者支持、心理健康講座、癌症關懷，以及小燭光關懷行動與聖誕鞋盒等季節性關懷計畫，致力於在會眾中培養彼此相愛與關懷的文化。此外，我們也為小學兒童捐贈冬季外套，並支持洛城婦女中心的嬰兒奶瓶募款計畫，為面臨非預期懷孕的婦女提供實際幫助與鼓勵。
關懷基金
關懷基金為面臨困難的弟兄姊妹與家庭提供短期經濟援助，並支持多項服事弱勢族群的事工。
- Laurel 懷孕中心 提供身心靈全方位的免費懷孕支持服務。
- Shady Grove 懷孕中心 提供懷孕相關諮詢、實際協助與支持。
- Harvest USA 提供門徒訓練資源，支持在性領域活出合乎聖經的生活方式。
- 柬埔寨基督豐盛團契 致力於打擊性交易與人口販運，提供諮商、醫治、教育與職業訓練。
- Shepherd's Table 為面臨飢餓、無家可歸或貧困的人提供餐食與社會服務。
- 緬甸喜樂兒童中心 提供當地孩童教育與聖經教導。