Whether happening to you or to one you care about, challenges, crisis, and conflicts pervade everyday life in this fallen world.  Our Counseling Ministry provides resources and services to those in our church and community with the hope and healing possible through Christ.

• The marriage you thought would end "happily ever after" is just going to end. 
• Your sister-in-law is on the verge of bankruptcy.  
• Your youngest son isn't doing well in school - learning disability? .... or addiction?  
• Your neighbor's husband committed suicide - now she's asking you questions about heaven.  
• A coworker admits he has feelings towards members of the same sex - but wants those thoughts to go away.

Life Issues

All of us encounter issues with life. While some of these issues naturally occur in the course of the day, many are beyond a normal level of challenge and often difficult to endure. Being educated on these issues is a positive step in processing these challenges.

Check back with us frequently as we grow this section of our site to include helpful information about Life Issues. You'll find information provided by our network counselors, printable resources, viewable videos, links to helpful web sites and contact information for local professional counselors.

Stephen Ministry is a confidential, Christian care-giving ministry offering one-on-one care to individuals experiencing a variety of needs and difficulties such as separation or divorce, terminal illness, bereavement, job crisis, loneliness or depression, hospitalization, spiritual crisis, and prodigal children.  Stephen Ministers are trained laypeople who are available for listening and providing support through your time of difficulty.

The Johnson Ferry Counseling Ministry has a variety of support groups available.  Drawing strength from others who have experienced and conquered specific challenges is a healthy approach to take.  Isolation is the natural, yet harmful reaction to emotional and spiritual pain.  We encourage you to reach out to others and experience Christ's love and compassion through our support groups.

Al-Anon

A group for family and friends of alcoholics and other addicts. Thursdays from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Care Givers ( sponsored by LAF Ministry)

An excellent place to find information, education, friendship and support. A safe place where ideas, struggles and hopes can be shared. 1st Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m.

Cancer

A group for patients, caregivers, family and friends battling cancer. 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Depression/Bipolar

A group for those who suffer from depression and bipolar disorder and the people who love them. 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Diabetes

A group for Type I or Type II diabetics and their family members. 1st Sundays from 4 - 5 p.m. Individual appointments are also available.

Divorce Care

A 13-week seminar/support group for those who are separated or divorced. Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Workbook is $15. New sessions begin in January and August.

Divorce Care for Teens (The Big D)

A 13-week group for teens (12-17) whose parents are separated or divorced. Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Workbook is $15. New sessions begin in January and August.

DivorceCare 4 Kids

A 13-week class for kids ages 5-12 whose parents are separated or divorced. Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Workbook is $15. New sessions begin in January and August.

GriefShare

A 14-week seminar/support group for those who have lost a loved one through death.  Mondays from 7- 9 p.m. Workbook is $15. New sessions begin in January, May and August. 

Hearts of Hope

A group for family and friends of those trapped in same-sex attraction.  1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Parents of Prodigals

A group for parents whose children are living self-destructive lifestyles. 2nd & 4th Thursdays from 7 -  8:30 p.m. New sessions begin January and August.

Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

A group for adults who experienced childhood sexual abuse or incest. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Women with Military Connections

A group for those whose loved ones have served or are serving in the military. Contact Pastoral@jfbc.org  for information.

Fresh Start

A group helping men, women, and young people become free from the effects of offense, hurts, and loss through the transforming power of forgiveness and freedom in Christ. Contact Pastoral@jfbc.org  for information.