RESOURCES - PASTORAL CARE
"All praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the source of every mercy
and the God who comforts us. He comforst us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.
When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us."
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
- Many times in life we encounter difficulties that seem overwhelming.Many times we face
decisions and are unsure how to best proceed.
- Many times we need someone to help guide us in how to move forward according to
God's principles.
That's why the church is here.
At SPC we believe the best pastoral care is from those with whom we are in relationships and so
most pastoral care happens within our C3-Groups but we also realize that there are times in our
lives when our needs are greater or we need more confidentiality and we need someone trained in pastoral care who can provide Biblical guidance and direction in working through difficulties. If you
find yourself in need of care your group can't provide...
How do I Receive Pastoral Care at SPC?
To receive pastoral care at SPC simply follow the steps below:
- Call the SPC Office at 828 277-7730 and describe your need for assistance.The pastor on
staff best qualified to help will be assigned to you.The assigned pastor will call you personally
to speak with you about your situation and will schedule a time to meet if necessary.Together,
you and the assigned pastor will prayerfully assess the best steps for you to take.
- If deemed beneficial, you will be referred to a professional Christian counselor for more in-depth and on-going counseling.
Note: SPC pastors will not meet privately behind closed doors with members of the opposite sex.
