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Congregational Care

 
 
The vision of Congregational Care is to organize and equip church members to serve as God’s “compassionate ambassadors” to other members who need healing, encouragement, and strength in times of crisis.
 
The pastoral or shepherding care of the congregation is carried out through its pastors, its elders, and through the counseling staff at Wellspring Christian Counseling.  The senior and associate pastors are available by appointment to address a wide variety of spiritual concerns for Kirk members.  Matters requiring extended counsel are often referred to our associated counseling ministry at Wellspring.  The elders of the church provide shepherding oversight for Kirk’s members through several vehicles: 
 
 
K-Groups (small group fellowship) and Sunday school participation, home visitation, and prayer times for congregational needs.

 
Lay participation in the care of the congregation is strongly encouraged and is carried out through several organized teams:
 
  • Compassion Team is made up of volunteers who serve as organizers and liaisons for those who are ill or otherwise need care.
  • Homebound Ministry visits and meets the needs of those too infirm to attend services.
  • Kirk Mom Ministry provides individual volunteer care for those who are expecting.
  • Caregiver Support Ministry provides assistance (via displays, reference, and reading materials) for those caring for a family member or loved one who needs help.
  • Cancer Support Ministry helps those who are currently dealing with the effects of cancer (patient and/or family).
 
Concerted Prayer in times of trouble is one of the greatest services provided by members for one another.  The Kirk communicates prayer needs through the weekly “Flock Notes” inserted in each Sunday bulletin.  The Flock Notes provide prayer requests for individual needs, birth and death announcements, occasional achievement announcements (awards, special anniversaries, etc.) and contact people for the various ministry teams.
 
 
Contact Information:
 
Want to serve on a congregational care team?  Please call Pastor Mike Kennison at 314-434-0753 or email mkennison@kirkofthehills.org.

To submit a Confidential Prayer Request, please click here.

To submit a general prayer/praise for publication in the bulletin, please email: