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Stories about ChristCare Group Ministry in Action

A New Person because of ChristCare

David knew he couldn't be the only man dealing with the pressures and faith issues of being a single dad. He was acquainted with a few other divorced fathers and figured there were many others out there too.

"God was nudging me to relate to other men who needed help facing the same life situation I was experiencing," David recalled.

"Since I had experienced care in a small group before and knew the potential, I really felt God leading me to small group ministry."

A man with a mission, David went through ChristCare Group Leader training at his church and, upon completion, began asking single dads to join his ChristCare Group. "I knew I would benefit from being around other single dads, but I wasn't sure how many other men would admit to the need. But God knew better. In less than a week six men were ready to join," said David.

Men often have difficulty relating on an emotional level, but the ChristCare fundamentals of community building and care, Biblical Equipping, missional service, and prayer and worship provided the intentionality the group needed to break down the walls.

"The ChristCare setting gave us 'permission' to care for and support one another as we dealt with the day-to-day issues related to divorce and single parenting," said David. "And the Biblical Equipping approach gives us a process to apply God's Word to our own situations, helping us grow in faith."

"Through our ChristCare Group we've learned to rely on and trust one another. We've learned how to ask for help and how to share feelings with other men. We're there for one another, to listen and to care. The group's willingness to help and care inspires me."

"These are the best friends I've had since high school 25 years ago. As an adult I just haven't had the time to make any really close friends until now. I really appreciate this group of Christian men. They help me in my Christian walk."

"I'm a new person because of my ChristCare Group," David said. "Before the divorce, I called myself a Christian, but I really didn't know the Lord. When the divorce happened, I knew I wasn't doing well trying to be in control. By turning control over to God, I experienced peace and joy that I never thought was possible. And I'm only speaking for myself. I'm sure the rest of the men in the group would tell you similar stories."

The experience has been so positive that the group plans to start a second ChristCare Group for single dads, so that even more men can reap the benefits. Explained David, "Each of us knows a number of men going through a similar situation. So we see great potential for this ministry."

"What originally brought us into our ChristCare Group was our common situation. But what holds us together now is our commitment to Jesus and our love and care for one another."