Support Ministries

On this page, you will find information on how to access various caring ministries and community resources. We have also listed links to other web sites where you may obtain information on a variety of issues.

To get Involved

If you have an interest in helping with any of the ministries listed here or would like to discuss beginning a new congregational care ministry, please contact the Congregational Care Office at 615.324.6164.

  • After Goodbye - A Grief Transition Course

    A four week small group in grief transition designed for those grieving the loss of a spouse. Begin to receive God's deliverance as you learn to live while you grieve and smile while you cry. Group Information:

    When: February 1-22
    May 3-24
    August 9-30
    November 1-29
    Where: Room 2140C
    Time: 6:30-8:30 PM.

    For more information email ccarmack@brentwoodbaptist.com or call 324.6172.


  • GriefShare Support Group

    When: Thursdays, January 13-April 7, 2011
    Where: Room 2140
    Time: 6:30-8:30 PM.

    If you've lost a loved one, find comfort, hope and encouragement in group discussions and videos from top experts on grief recovery. To register or for more information, call 324.6172 or email ccarmack@brentwoodbaptist.com.


  • DivorceCare

    Divorce… You don’t have to go through it alone.

    Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before.

    Brentwood Baptist Church, through the Congregational Care Ministry, is proud to host DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids. These groups are scheduled throughout the year and require registration by emailing divorcecare@brentwoodbaptist.com.

    To find out more information about DivorceCare, click here.

  • Women of Hope

    Women of Hope is an ongoing ministry of encouragement, comfort, support and guidance to women who are dealing with the loss of their husbands. For monthly meeting dates and more information contact Barbara Farrow at 599-6043 or womenofhope@brentwoodbaptist.com.

    2010 Schedule

    Sponsored By Brentwood Baptist Church
    Brentwood Baptist Church Parlor Unless Otherwise Noted
    10:00 AM Until NoonEnjoy Fellowship and Refreshments at Each Meeting RSVP: 324-6176
    Or email RSVP to:     befarrow@att.net.


    2010 CALENDAR
    December 11 Christmas Party (Bring Covered Dish)

    2011 CALENDAR
    January 22 Gayle Haywood - "Rising Above Adversity"
    February 26 Shawn Lantz - "Testimony-Life in the Congo"
    March 26 Liz Clark - "Making My Dollars Count"
    April 16 Betty Wiseman "Living As One"
    May 28 Melissa Linkenholker - "Cooking With A Chef"
    June 25 Mary Krulikowski - "Testimony-Widow Hood"
    August 27 Speaker: Ken Corr
    September 24 Speaker: Karla Worley
    October 22 Speaker: Leigh Ann McCoy
    November Luncheon
    December Christmas Covered Dish

     

    These monthly meetings are open to widows of all ages and life stages.

    Guests are always welcomed. Please call 324-6176 to register your participation.

  • Life After the “D” Word

    Begins June 7th at 9:15 AM in Room 2006 — Class is led by David Jackson.

    Life After the “D” Word is a new Adult Bible Study class for singles after Divorce, Death of spouse, or just Disillusionment of singlehood. This class explores the spiritual growth and reflection that can come from experiencing some of life’s challenges. If you are looking to re-connect or plug back into a path of spiritual growth that may have been disrupted in some way, this class is for you. It is ideally suited for those looking to resume growth in their prayer, missions, and relationship with Christ.

  • H.O.P.E. Workshop

    H.O.P.E. (helping overcome painful experiences) is a weekend workshop with a follow-up support group for anyone dealing with loss (grief from loss of a loved one, job, marriage, etc.). We offer these workshops several times a year.

    For information on the next workshop and registration, please visit the Caring Resources web site at: www.caringresources.com. You may also call Caring Resources for more details at 573-5061.

    More about H.O.P.E.

    H.O.P.E. = Helping Overcome Painful Experiences

    “If only things had been different.”

    “If only I had done more!”

    Are these thoughts an ongoing part of your life? Have you lost dreams, a loved one, relationships, job, home, health, financial security?

    Caring Resources invites you to participate in HOPE Workshop to regain hope, focus, and perspective in your life. HOPE is a Biblically-based workshop that guides participants in a process to help:

    • Eliminate the sense of hopelessness
    • Learn to identify loss and disappointment
    • Discover tools to appropriately deal with unhealthy relationships
    • Become equipped to compassionately help others deal with difficult situations

    What participants say about HOPE Workshops:

    “You come out of the HOPE Workshop having tools that you can use for the rest of your life.” — Roger

    “The teaching was excellent.” — Kathy

    “Expect a breakthrough! I got mine—expect a breakthrough.” — Regina

    Caregiving Worshops

    Baby boomers caring for aging parents find themselves overwhelmed with their circumstances and confused about their resources.

    Attend the seminar Help! Am I the Parent Now? to learn strategies that will enable you to be the caregiver you want to be without sacrificing your family, your health, or your own identity.

    Help! Am I the Parent Now? is an opportunity to:

    • Evaluate your situation realistically.
    • Equip you in dealing more effectively with the emotional and spiritual aspects of aging and debilitating disease.
    • Learn the effects of loss to the caregiver, the care receiver, and family members.
    • Discover the proper perspective of role reversal.
    • Discuss the responsibility of caregiving—are you doing too much or not enough?
    • Learn communication tips to ease the frustration of dealing with difficult care receivers.

  • SaveOne
    Post-Abortion Recovery Group

    Meets starting August 26, 2010 in Room 2022 at 7:00 PM
    This life-changing, life-saving ministry will help you heal-spiritually, emotionally and mentally, gain control of your emotions, learn freedom from guilt, find your source of courage, renew your mind, and experience God's full grace. For more information contact Pam Harris at 937.572.6948 or donna@saveone.org


  • Hepatitis Support Group

    Charlotte Stewart, Brentwood Baptist Church member and representative of the American Liver Foundation, leads this monthly class/support group for people dealing with Hepatitis. For more information, call Charlotte at 376-1692.


  • Safe Haven

    Women's Support GroUP

    This group has moved to Station Hill Church

    For more information, contact Kolinda Duer at 599-5093 or e-mail kolindaduer@gmail.com.