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Support When Life Gets Hard
If you’re walking through a difficult season, you don’t have to face it alone. Berean Care offers a variety of support groups, practical resources, and one-on-one care to help you walk through the challenges and changes life can bring. If you or someone you love could use encouragement and care, we’d love to come alongside you.
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Benevolent Care
Berean seeks to show Jesus’ love to individuals and families in our church and community who are facing a crisis. We come alongside people in difficult circumstances with compassionate care and support, including financial assistance when appropriate, while reminding them that God sees their struggles, loves them deeply, and is with them in every trial.
If you are facing a hardship, you may request assistance by completing the form below. Each request is carefully considered based on the individual circumstances. After submitting your request, you will receive a follow-up email with next steps and helpful resources. If an interview is appropriate, we will also contact you to schedule one so we can better understand your situation and determine whether we are able to help.
Support Groups
Berean offers a number of support groups for a variety of life issues and needs like cancer, divorce, addiction, grief, and more. For more information about our support groups, please contact Kim Rivera at kimr@bereanbaptist.com. Explore our care & support groups below.
Cancer Support Group
This Christ-centered support group brings together those navigating a cancer journey, whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or in remission. Through prayer, care, and Scripture, we seek to remind one another of the hope we have in Christ while providing a safe place to share honestly, find encouragement, and connect with others who understand.
What is shared within the group remains confidential, and each person’s privacy is respected. This group is intended to provide spiritual and relational support and is not a place for medical advice or treatment recommendations.
2nd & 4th Sundays | 6:30 PM
GriefShare
If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you may find that few people truly understand the depth of your grief. GriefShare is a caring community where you’ll receive support from others who have walked through loss and understand what you’re experiencing. Through biblical, video-based teaching from grief experts, guided discussion, and shared stories, you’ll be encouraged as you navigate grief and take steps toward healing.
Tuesdays | 6 PM
DivorceCare
Separation and divorce can bring deep hurt, uncertainty, and a host of difficult emotions. DivorceCare is a caring community where you’ll find support from others who understand what you’re experiencing and have walked through similar seasons. Through video-based teaching from Christian counselors, pastors, and divorce-recovery experts, guided discussion, and shared stories, you’ll gain practical and biblical insight to help you process the pain, find healing, and move forward with hope.
Tuesdays | 6:30 PM
Addiction Recovery Community (ARC)
If you are recovering from substance abuse, this group offers encouragement and Christ-centered hope for you and your loved ones. Using the Serenity Bible and the twelve steps of recovery as our guide, we journey through the New Testament together, exploring how Scripture speaks to each step and encouraging honest conversation. Whether you’re taking your first step toward recovery or have been walking through recovery for years, you are welcome here.
Sundays | 9:30 AM
Women’s Caregiver Support
Caring for a spouse, loved one, or friend can bring unique joys, challenges, and responsibilities. Our Women’s Caregiver Support Group brings together women who understand the experiences and emotions that come with caring for someone else. Through shared experiences, prayer, and encouragement, you’ll find a supportive community where you can be heard and strengthened for the road ahead.
2nd Monday of Each Month | 1 PM
Soul-O-Sisters Widows Connect
Life after the loss of a spouse can bring new challenges, questions, and seasons of change. This group provides a safe place for widows to connect and find friendship, encouragement, and prayer with others who understand the journey. Together, we’ll walk through each season and find hope in Christ as we take steps to continue living a purposeful, fulfilling life. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone.
Tuesdays | 6:30 PM
Untying the Knots of the Heart
Let the gospel heal the hurts you carry. Untying the Knots of the Heart is a small-group discipleship journey designed to help you bring your struggles and hurts into the light of God’s Word and find freedom and joy in Jesus. Through video-based teaching, biblical insight, and honest discussion in gender-specific groups, you’ll explore the roots of the struggles you face, learn to see them through the truth of the gospel, and take steps toward lasting change in Christ.
Group Times Vary Each Year
Nehemiah
Nehemiah is a Christ-centered support group that offers encouragement and support to family members of individuals who identify as LGBTQ. For additional information on this group, please email Pastor Jake Huffman at jakeh@bereanbaptist.com.
Mentoring and Coaching
Marriage Mentors
Whether you’re preparing for marriage or have been married for years, a strong marriage takes intentional investment. Marriage Mentors are trained to coach engaged and married couples through the challenges of marriage, helping couples strengthen their relationship, address concerns early, and build a healthier marriage. While Marriage Mentors are not licensed counselors, they are equipped to recognize when additional professional support is needed and can help connect couples with a licensed counselor when appropriate.
Career Counseling
Finding the right job or navigating a career change can be challenging. Berean recommends MN Crossroads Career Network as a resource to help you pursue sustainable employment, explore career opportunities, and take your next step professionally.
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