Prayer
How can we pray for you?
If you or someone you love is hurting,
Berean Care offers a variety of support.
Life can be hard at times, and we want to come alongside you as you walk through difficult circumstances. Berean Care offers personal support and helpful programs for those experiencing life's storms. If you or someone you love is hurting and would like to receive care, please contact Pastor Jake Huffman.
Support Groups
Single Moms Group
Single moms gather every other Sunday morning to pray, study the Bible, and share life together. Childcare is available through Berean Kids' programming during small-group gatherings. We'd love to have you join us!
GriefShare
If you've lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you've probably found that not many people understand the deep hurt you feel. GriefShare is a DVD-based class led by those who understand and will help you move toward rebuilding your life.
Addiction Recovery Community (ARC)
If you or someone you love is recovering from substance abuse, you are welcome here. This group provides encouragement, empathy, and holy inspiration for recovering addicts and their loved ones. We use the Serenity Bible, which includes a 12-step program that walks through the New Testament with verses to support each step and provide the basis of discussion.
Support Group Info & Registration
DivorceCare
Find help and healing from the hurt of separation and divorce. DivorceCare is a DVD-based course led by people who understand what you are going through and will walk alongside you.
Women's Caregiver Support
Our Women's Caregiver Support group is for women who are caring for a spouse, loved one, or friend. Connect with other women with similar experiences to find encouragement and support.
Merciful Wings
Merciful Wings exists to help show Christ's love and provide support to those hurting from the loss of a child from miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. If you know someone who has suffered a loss, please let us know. We'd love to connect with them and provide resources to help them in this season of grief and loss. For more information, email Kim Rivera.
Request a Merciful Wings Care Package
Soul-O-Sisters
Join other widows who want to support one another on their journey, pray for one another, and challenge each other to grow and move forward in faith.
Untying the Knots of the Heart
Untying the Knots of the Heart is a small-group discipleship journey designed to help participants face their struggles, identify the root causes of their pain, and find new freedom and joy in Jesus Christ. This biblically based class provides participants with tools and perspectives to heal and thrive again.
For more information, email Kim Rivera, or dial 952-223-1837.
Stephen Minister Caregiving and Visitation
Stephen Ministers
Are you going through a tough time emotionally or spiritually, struggling with a crisis in life, or simply feeling down?
When facing difficulty in life, it's often helpful to gain encouragement and support from a confidential, Christian friend. Consider letting a Stephen Minister help!
A Stephen Minister is a member of Berean who is trained to listen, care, encourage, pray, and walk alongside you during difficult times. This care is always free and confidential. (Note: We always pair people with a caregiver of the same gender.) To learn more about the Stephen Ministry, click HERE.
To request a caregiver, contact Pastor Jake Huffman.
Visitation
To request a hospital or home visit, please email Pastor Jake Huffman or dial 952.223.1839.
Together for Good
Request Care
If you are struggling, looking for a safe place for your children to stay, or need a network of support, please click here to contact Together for Good and request care.
Become a Partner
Together for Good creates pathways for the local church to come alongside vulnerable children and families through Christ-centered ministry. To learn more about partnering with Together for Good, please contact Maureen Berger (Berean's Together for Good Ministry Coordinator) at 952-215-1011, or email Maureen .
Mentoring and Coaching
Marriage Mentors
Marriage Mentors are equipped to coach both engaged and married couples in preventing relational problems and enriching their marriage. Our mentors are not counselors but are trained to know when and how to refer a couple to a licensed professional counselor.
Please contact Pastor Pete Hoglund and/or .
Career or Financial Coaching
Berean offers both career and budget coaching. One-to-one assistance is available to you to help you gain sustainable employment or organize and strengthen personal finances.
Please contact Jessie Anderson for more information.
Financial Support
Benevolent Ministry
The Benevolent Ministry provides financial and spiritual support to members of our church congregation and those in our community who are facing a crisis.
To request assistance, please contact Jessie Anderson.
Shuttle Service
Sunday Shuttle
The Berean shuttle bus runs on Sunday mornings to transport individuals from their homes or facilities to our Burnsville Campus in time for our 8:15 am service.
To arrange a ride, contact Pastor Jake Huffman
Listen to Tiffany's story of how receiving care during a difficult season of life helped her through it.
Pastor Jake Huffman
Pastor of Care & Senior Adults