Sometimes difficult seasons make us wonder if anyone understands.
Support groups provide spiritual encouragement and the reassurance that comes when we share our experiences and resources with each other.
“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
"As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend." Proverbs 27:17
Support groups provide spiritual encouragement and the reassurance that comes when we share our experiences and resources with each other.
“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
"As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend." Proverbs 27:17
SUPPORT GROUPS
National Ministries with Local Church Chapters
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Divorce Care
Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. Divorce Care groups meet weekly to come alongside and help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. |
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Grief Share
At Grief Share, you will find friends who will listen, share, and encourage you as together you walk the journey that results when we lose someone dear to us. Don't walk alone. Many churches in our area have Grief Share groups. Any of them will welcome you with open arms. |
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Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one caring lay ministry (not a support group) providing high quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. |
SUPPORT GROUPS
Local, Unique, Specific Support
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Beyond Love is a support group designed specifically for wives whose husbands have been unfaithful in the marriage through pornography and sexual addiction. In this group you will begin a journey toward identifying the losses, finding hope and healing, and taking hold of biblical truth. This group meets on Sunday afternoons. Click here for more information or contact the group leader by email at beyondlove@calvarynow.com.
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On Wings Like A Dove is a ministry that seeks to provide biblical guidance and emotional support to the loved ones of prodigals and prisoners. This group meets monthly. Visit www.onwingslikeadove.com for more information.
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Living Grace is a support group that focuses on faith insights and tools to empower those experiencing mental and emotional challenges (e.g., anxiety, panic, depression). This group meets weekly on Thursdays. For more information go to livinggrace@calvarynow.com.
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Dementia Care Givers Support offers compassionate and focused help for caregivers feeling overwhelmed by the relational toll of Alzheimer’s and other such diseases. Using the book Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade by Gary Chapman, Ed Shaw, and Debbie Barr this group will address the challenges and stresses of the caregiver’s journey and offer insight from personal stories and case studies to help maintain emotional intimacy in the midst of AD. For more information click here.
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RECOVERY GROUPS
Meeting Locally
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Celebrate Recovery - Pinedale Christian Church
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered program that gives people the resources and relationships to help recover from life’s hurts, habits, and hangups. This is a program for anyone struggling with past or current dysfunctions or compulsions, whether they are affecting their own life or the lives of those around them. Click here for more information. |
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Reformers Unanimous, a nationally recognized program to help people who are struggling with the chains of addiction meets at Gospel Light Baptist Church in Walkertown. Over 150 people meet each Friday night from 7-9 pm for help and encouragement to win the war over drugs, alcohol, pornography, gambling, marriage problems, and more! Click here to learn more about this Christ-centered support system.
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Restart is a Christ-centered program that offers a safe and confidential environment for anyone struggling with any of a multitude of issues, such as childhood sexual abuse, grief, control issues, gambling addiction, depression, anxiety, pornography, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, abortion recovery, anger, and much more. Restart meets at Triad Baptist Church in Kernersville. Click here to learn more about this Biblical mentorship support program.
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