Church of God
Delmarva-DC Ministering to Ministers and their family members -
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COMMITMENT
We’ve made the commitment to you. Now it’s your turn to take advantage of the opportunity. You should choose a ministry that puts the emphasis on you. Choose Ministerial
Care DELMARVA-DC.
We promise you understanding, empathy and up-to-date important information that you can use within the context of your ministry.
For additional information or referral, contact:
Church of God DELMARVA-DC
7340 Long View Road
Columbia, MD 21044
410-531-5351
FAX: 410-531-1052
www.cogdelmarva-dc.org
All members of the Ministerial Care Board are available to you at your request.
Introduction
The Center for Ministerial Care exists for the purpose of ministering to Church of God minister and their family members. We offer a safe place to explore past and present difficulties of life so that hope and healing can be experienced by the power of God. Additionally, we desire to be a resource to ministers within the content of their communities.
Mission Statement
The Center for Ministerial Care exists to serve the needs of ministers and their family members through affirming them in their call, equipping them with practical tools for successful life management, supporting them during times of ministerial crisis, and helping to restore them if they cross scriptural, moral, or ethical boundaries.
Additionally, we seek to provide qualified Christian resources regarding spiritual, mental and relational issues to ministers and their families.
What Are We About?
Today more than ever there is a need for an all-out effort to give the best care possible to the church family. Across Christian circles, ministerial dropout, burnout and other problems are at an all-time high. Ministers themselves and their families are under a great deal of stress.
Often pastors feel isolated and yet extremely vulnerable as they function in the "fish bowl." However, the stigma frequently associated with requesting pastoral care can be a barrier to those most in need of assistance. Concerns about confidentiality and "political" repercussions deter many of our ministers from seeking help. We recognize the importance of confidentiality. We know that being able to share your problems without fear is vital to the healing process. That’s why we are here. We'll help you handle the realities of ministerial life.
Available Resources
Helping You Handle the
Realities of Ministerial Life
There are 6 booklets available FREE at this website
www.cogcmc.org/resources.htm
• Ministerial Crisis Intervention
• Ministerial Restoration
• Churches of Refuge
• Ministerial Marriage & Family
• Pastoral Sabbatical Program
• Spiritual Care Ministries
Marriage / Family Retreats
Galatians 6:6 – Free sponsored retreat available to Ministers and their families
Phone Consultation / Advice
Addictive Chemical Dependencies
Peniel Ministries
www.penielministries.org
Pastoral Counseling Services of Maryland
www.pcsm.org/page2.html
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling
of Southern Maryland
www.safeharborofsmd.com
Ministerial Care Resource Manual Additional Resources Available
DELMARVA-DC
Ministerial Care Board
For consultation and referrals, each of the following may be contacted:
Dr. Hugh Bair, Chairperson
Christian Life Church
Baltimore, MD
410-298-5433, ext. 17
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Chaplain Dennis DuPont
Baltimore, MD
410-402-7072
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Rev. Dennis F. Foster
Rockville Church of God
Rockville, MD
301-340-9534, ext. 304
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Rev. Steven Hall
Heritage Community Church
Severn, MD
410-551-8500, ext. 205
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Rev. Cynthia Stanton
Refuge Temple
Cambridge, MD
410-228-3644
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