• An individual responsible for the encouragement and display of care in a small group. 

Small Group Caring Ministry Mission Statement:

• Encourage caring individuals to follow their passion, showing Christ's love to promote faith and spiritual growth.  

Ministry Objectives:

• Be a listener.
• Walk alongside those who are struggling, and help them through their difficult time. 
• Provide near death care to those coming close to returning home. 
• Provide follow-up care to those experiencing tragedy. 
• Provide preemptive care to those about to experience tragedy. 
• Visit those who are in the hospital or recovering from an illness.
• Provide leadership and support to those considering divorce or separation.
• Provide care for those experiencing depression, pregnancy, or childbirth.
• Display spiritual leadership for members of the church and the community. 
• Provide follow-up care after attempted suicide.

Ministry Job Duties:

• Lead by example, by caring for those who need an extra measure of love and attention. 
• Give freely of time and resources.
• Practice good communication, including; ensuring the transfer of God's hope and love.
• Maintain contact with those in need by personal visits or telephone.
• Provide business and professional referrals as needed.
• Pray for those needing special attention. 
• Strive toward a stable, consistent caring relationship. 
• Seek, approach, and call, those whose gifts lie in Caring Ministry (recruit).

Ministry Job Core Characteristics:

• Allow the love of Christ to be promoted through you, and by your actions.
• Commit to the art of caring for fellow people. 
• Maintain the integrity of the group by committing to confidentiality.
• Keep the best interests at heart of those you serve. 
• Value the interests of the group, the church, and the entire family of God (society).
• Surrender control to the Holy Spirit.