Care Ministry at Cornerstone
“There should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.”
Why Care Ministry?
Care ministry is crucial to the flourishing of a community shaped by the gospel for the renewal of all things. We believe community is a network of friendships under the Lordship of Christ, recognizing that each of us are interconnected and interdependent on one another for our discipleship, care, and flourishing. We also know how important it is to take seriously Jesus’ command to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mk 12.30-31) as well as Paul’s admonition to bear one another’s burdens (Gal 6.2).
How to Give and Receive Care
Giving Care
Meal team: The meal team works to get homemade meals for folks experiencing crisis, grief, or acute moments of challenge. To serve on this team, fill out this form.
Prayer team: This team receives and prays over anonymous prayer requests and its members serve as prayer partners on Sunday mornings in both services. To serve on the prayer team, email Care Pastor, Nina Read.
Care companions: This team is composed of Cornerstone members who have received training to pray for and companion other members of the church who are suffering for as long as their needs persist. We take this team seriously and require all who are interested in serving as a Care Companion to apply. You can apply here.
Receiving Care
Join an Apprentice Group: Cornerstone’s primary vehicle for care is community. If you aren’t in an Apprentice Group yet, email Groups Director, Zach Wallace.
Meet with a pastor: Pastors on staff are available to meet throughout the week (typically during work hours on M-Th). Pastors are here to offer prayer, conversation, biblical teaching, and companionship. Visit our leadership page to get in touch.
Request prayer: You can send in anonymous prayer requests anytime. To request prayer, go here. Your prayer request will be received by the Care Pastor and then distributed to the Prayer Team. You can expect to be prayed over within 24 hours of submitting a request.
Meet with a care companions: Care Companions are Cornerstone members who have received training to pray for and companion anyone who is suffering for as long as their needs persist. If you’re in a season of suffering or grief and want to request a Care Companion, email Care Pastor, Nina Read.
Request a hospital visit or communion: If you are hospitalized or kept from the Table due to illness, you can request a hospital visit or request communion.