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.

  • 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.

    2009 Schedule

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

    2009 Calendar

    January 24 Speaker: Dora Pop
    February 28 Speaker: Cindy Causer
    March 28 Speaker: Dr. Ken Corr — “Life Tasks in the Second Half”
    April 25 Speaker: Carol Austin
    May 23 Speaker: Kellita Sherman
    June 27 Speaker: Singles Sunday School Class S.O.S.
    July 25 Speaker: Creely Wilson's friend
    August 22 Speaker: TBD
    September 26 Speaker: Kate Cherico — “Heaven”
    October 24 TBD
    November 21 Fellowship Luncheon (Provided by Women of Hope) must RSVP in order to attend
    December 12 Christmas Party (Bring 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.

  • Pink Angel Ministry

    Pink Angel is ministry for women who are dealing with breast cancer. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30pm - 7:30pm in room 2500 to provide encouragement, love and prayer support to one another and others who have been affected by breast cancer. Contact Judy Smalling (377-6377) or Janet McKinney (221-5047) for more information.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sterling Service Tea

    Cancer has touched us all in one way or another, whether it be directly or indirectly through a spouse, a parent, a child or a friend. Sterling Service Tea Ministry offers the women of Middle Tennessee a place to come and connect with women who are on a similar journey. This is a special time of pampering, honoring and ministering comfort/healing to a woman's heart - giving each woman a chance to forget about their pain for a few hours and connect with other women in a warm and inviting setting — a Tea Party.

    You are welcome to join us for a Sterling Service Tea where women's hearts are touched by the love of Christ. There are also opportunities to serve through this ministry. This ministry is by reservation only. Please contact Beth Gurley at beth@bethgurley.com if you would like to attend our next tea or if you would like to serve in any capacity.

  • 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.

  • Safe Haven

    Women's Support Group

    Thursdays at 9:30–11:30 AM in Room 1150AB

    “For your Maker is your husband—the LORD Almighty is his name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth” (Isaiah 54:5, NIV).

    For wives whose husbands struggle with internet pornography issues, affairs or sexual addiction. We’ll share our stories, encourage each other, and find true hope and healing in the Word of God and Bible studies each week.

    Various books will be studied throughout the year-long group. In January 2009, we’ll begin “The Confident Woman” by Anabel Gillham.

    This group is open to all members of Brentwood Baptist and any women in the community. For more information, contact Kolinda Duer at 324.6100 or e-mail safehaven@brentwoodbaptist.com.