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We believe that life is both beautiful and broken. That seasons of joy often mingle with sorrow, loss, and struggle. In the midst of it all, we want our community to reflect the heart of Jesus by walking alongside one another with compassion, presence, and grace. We care because we have first been cared for. When you've been met by the mercy of God in your own brokenness, you can't help but extend that same mercy to someone else.
Creating a culture of care means fostering meaningful relationships, offering support in times of need, and reminding one another that we don’t have to walk alone. Through the leadership of our Mercy & Care Team and the partnership of our elders and our staff, we seek to build a church where mercy and care are not just a ministry, but a way of life together.
We think of our team as a bridge to building relationships, opening up ways to serve, and walking alongside our people as they step into service. There is adventure in following Jesus into the needs around us, and he uses that to make all things new both in the people we serve and in us.
Recovery Groups provide a safe, supportive space to be honest about what’s going on and to experience the healing power of being truly known and accepted. These groups aren’t a Bible study or a 12-Step program — instead, they combine open sharing, book discussion, and space to process stories. Recovery Groups typically form in the fall and end in the spring. For more information and a safe, confidential conversation, feel free to reach out to Dave Stelling who is a Midtown West elder.
Being cared for and caring for others are two sides of the same family. We don’t serve as a performance or out of guilt. We go where we’ve been prayerfully sent by the Spirit, we go because we’ve been loved, and we’re changed in the going. If something here stirs you, this is where to start.
When life gets heavy, meals show up, and so do people. This is hands-and-feet care for families in our body walking through illness, loss, a new baby, or a hard season.
Led by Matthew Johnson
We’re building friendships with our church family at Napier Kitchen Table. There are many ways in, from a one-time donation like Fill the Bus to walking with the same people repeatedly over time. What we’re really after isn’t volunteering. It’s relationship.
Led by Margaret McCain
We believe serving should be the lifeblood of a small group. We help groups serve together, learn to enter a community with humility, and grow as they go.
Led by Laura Pritchett
