a family cares for each member
As the church, we have the responsibility to care for and respond to the needs of the people in our church as well as to those in our community. Berean looks to its people to minister to the needs of those they know and befriend. This attitude fits the mentality that we are the living church. By God’s design, the church reaches out to others in love. Some needs and struggles in life are very specific. We have ministries that support and come alongside those during these hard seasons of life. To learn more about what we offer, please follow the links below.
Stephen Ministry
A Stephen Minister provides one-to-one Christian care giving to those who are hurting. For more information about connecting with a Stephen Minister or perhaps becoming one, CLICK HERE.
Pastoral Care
HOSPITAL VISITS
If you wish to be visited by a pastor or would like to be listed for prayer support, please call Pastor Brent Birdsall at 952.223.1806 or email him brentb@bereanbaptist.com.
EMERGENCY
If you have an emergency or an urgent need to speak with a pastor when the church office is closed, please call our Pastoral Care Line at 952.484.0844.
PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS
Please contact the ministry staff person with whom you would like to consult, or you may contact the Church Office at 952.432.7168. You can find our staff directory here. If assistance is needed beyond the scope of pastoral counseling, referrals are provided to professional Christian counselors.
Marriage Mentors
At Berean, we equip Marriage Mentors to be key players in preventing marital problems by coaching couples with the skills and tools for more successful relationships. Our Marriage Mentors help both engaged couples and those who are married to talk about the hopes, dreams, and expectations they have for their marriage. They concentrate on the couple’s strengths and what’s good in their relationship.
Marriage mentors are not counselors. Our mentors are trained to know when and how to refer a couple to a licensed, professional counselor, if needed.
If you would like to have a Marriage Mentor or join the ranks of the Marriage Mentors, please contact Pastor Brent Birdsall at 952.223.1806.
Cancer Support Group
This group is for those whose lives have been touched by cancer. Meet with others with similar experiences to find support and understanding.
1st Tuesday of every Month 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Room 210
Contact: Victor or Karla Lee 612.280.6957 or cancersupport@bereanbaptist.com
Military Support
Berean understands the challenges that are faced by those serving our country and their families, and we want to help. Our mission is Biblical and non-partisan. If you are in the military, or if you have a family member in the military, we want to hear from you. We offer practical and emotional support to military families. For more information on how we can help, please contact Lisa Martens at 817.966.6811 or Kari Peterson at 952.223.1848 or karip@bereanbaptist.com
Employment Coaching
Berean endorses the work of Cindy Edwards, Career Development Coach. Throughout the course of the year, a number of classes are offered. Watch the Sunday bulletin for details.
For more information, visit: www.tofindyourfit.com or contact Cindy at 612.325.1216 or cindy@tofindyourfit.com
Budget Counseling
Berean offers many ways for people to organize and strengthen their personal finances. Through the endorsement of the Benevolent Fund, Rick Martin can arrange for one-to-one budget counseling.
Contact Rick at 612.232.0247 OR rick@ffinstitute.com
