Care Ministry

Are you in need of care?

The Care Ministry at St. Mark’s Community Church consists of multiple areas for anyone in need of care or prayer. If you are grieving a loss or the breakdown of relationship, suffering from illness or caring for someone who is, or if you’re in need of prayer—we are here to walk with you.

Click on the dropdown arrow below to learn about the different areas of care or click the button at the bottom to contact our Care Ministry director.

  • GriefShare Support Groups are special weekly seminars and support groups for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. It’s a place to be around people who can relate and walk with you through a difficult season of life.

    GriefShare meets for 13 weeks on campus. To learn more, visit the Griefshare website here or contact Care Ministry director Gordon Wong here!

  • DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone.

    DivorceCare meets for 13 weeks on campus. To learn more, visit the DivorceCare website here or contact Care Ministry director Gordon Wong here!

  • Stephen Ministry complements the culture at St. Mark’s of “becoming more like Jesus” by providing a caring relationship for those struggling with the pain of grief and brokenness.

    Why Stephen Ministry?

    There are more people in the community needing care than a pastor can provide in pastoral counseling, and not everyone can afford a mental health counselor. Stephen Ministry fills a missing piece in a church's ability to provide care.

    Who are Stephen Ministers?

    While Stephen Ministers are not mental health professionals or usually professional clergy, they are trained to provide excellent Christian care, receiving at least 50 hours of training. They are prepared to walk alongside care receivers for up to one year through regular meetings.

    How do I connect with a Stephen Minister?

    If you think that you, or someone you know, may need to receive care from a Stephen Minister, contact Care Ministry director and Stephen Leader Gordon Wong here.

  • Our team would love to pray for you! You may also request prayer for someone else. Click here to join our prayer list—you can select the public or confidential list, and our team will pray for you for the next 30 days.

  • To begin a conversation with us about a funeral or bereavement, email our Pastoral Care associate here, or call our church office at 336-584-8983.

  • Do you need to connect with someone about receiving care? Do you have questions? Contact our Care Ministry director Gordon Wong here.