CARE AT GRACE
Pointing One Another to the Help and Hope of Jesus.
We have experienced how JESUS and COMMUNITY make a powerful difference in navigating through the common struggles of this broken world. We invite you to experience the same.
2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-4
Our Care Ministries
If you are unsure what care may look like for you or what ministry may fit your needs, you can email us at [email protected]. We would love to help you find a next step.
RESTORE
A 3-month cohort in the fall or spring where you learn in community how to abide in the love of Jesus in the midst of your struggles.
PASTORAL CARE
Individual care to understand your situation and shepherd you to help and hope. We will partner with local counselors to provide care outside our skill and training.
A 13-week-long support group to help you move through your grief journey. Offered in the fall and spring, this free ministry is open to anyone in our community.
VISITATION MINISTRY
When you are unable to experience our fellowship on Sundays for whatever reason, this team brings encouragement and prayer to you.
OTHER CARE GROUPS
We offer monthly gatherings of support, fellowship, and prayer for those walking a cancer journey or for those who are widowed. The schedule varies by season.
BENEVOLENCE
In times of personal financial need, we may be able to offer you benevolence assistance. This ministry is available to Grace Church members and regular attenders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is our philosophy of care at Grace?
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
How do I know if I need counseling?
In a blog post, pastor and professor Brad Hambrick offers nine points of reflection to help you identify whether making the time and energy investment in counseling is wise for your life struggle. The more of these you identify with, the more likely counseling would be a wise step for you. Read the post by CLICKING HERE.
How do I know if my child needs counseling?
In a blog post, counselor Julie Lowe writes, “…there are times when difficulties rise to a level that requires more support. How do you discern when that time has come? To answer that question, it’s helpful to consider these three categories: frequency, intensity, and duration.” Read the post by CLICKING HERE.
What does confidentiality in care look like?
Confidentiality is an important aspect of care, and we will carefully guard the information you entrust to us. As a church-based ministry, we do not promise absolute confidentiality. Your counselor or pastor reserves the right to consult with others at Grace Church and with his/her supervising pastor or elder for the purpose of providing the highest level of care within the ministries of the church. Furthermore, counseling or care involving the persistent refusal to repent of a particular sin may require the disciplinary involvement of the church in accordance with our bylaws and church discipline procedures. There are times when information may be shared with other agencies outside the church context. Those exceptions would include, but are not limited to the following: 1) known or suspected child or elderly abuse of any kind, 2) the intent to take criminal actions or violence against another person, and 3) active suicidal thoughts or intentions.
Do you have a list of recommended counselors in our community?
We do keep a listing of recommended professional counselors in the Peoria area, but our practice is not to share the names on that list apart from at least an initial consultation conversation. As we strive to care well for our church family, we believe we can serve well by getting to know your need and making a recommendation for further care. You may request a consultation by CLICKING ON THIS FORM.
Do you provide premarital counseling?
The pastors at Grace provide premarital counseling for the members and regular attenders of our congregation, typically involving 6-8 meetings before the wedding day. If you are engaged to be married and wish to receive premarital counseling, please email [email protected], or you may email any pastor directly to start that conversation (see this page for their email addresses).
