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Women

The Women’s Ministry is committed to encouraging the women of our church and community to love and follow Jesus.  It is our goal to raise up a generation of women who passionately seek after God, who know His Word, who want to serve others, and who desire to finish faithfully.

2022-2023 Ministry Year

We have three main areas of focus for our 2022-2023 ministry year.
  • God’s Word:  Includes Bible Studies & Discipleship. 
  • Mission: Includes opportunities to serve with our mission partners. 
  • Faith & Community: Includes mentoring and many of our special events. 

If you have questions, feel free to email Kelley Brown at kelleyb@mbcc.us.  Thank you!

Puzzles with a Purpose

Kick off the holiday season on November 30th with a fun evening that will benefit one of MBCC’s local mission partners. Randomly assigned teams will battle it out to see who can finish their 300-piece puzzle first. If you’re not one who enjoys the thrill of pressure, come enjoy the popcorn bar, homemade desserts, Christmas music, and the entertainment of watching your friends frantically race against the clock (and each other)!

 
We’re asking each person to register and make a suggested donation of $15 to attend. 100% of the funds will be donated to the winning team’s designated mission partner. Following the event, we will be donating the puzzles to some of the local mission partners as well.  Please click below to register to attend.  
Puzzles Registration

Harvest

Throughout the year, we periodically gather to serve with one of our church’s mission partners.  We have four dates lined up fo rthe fall.  Please register below so we can let the mission parters know how many people to expect.  We will provide more details closer to the date.  Childcare is offered for the September and December dates, but must be reserved in advance.  Registration forms will be posted a few weeks prior to each date.  

Wednesday, November 16: 4:30-8:00 pm: The WellHouse.  We will meet at the church at 4:30 and return no later than 8:00 pm.  We will take dinner, eat, and spend time with the ladies.
Wednesday, December 14: 9:00-11:00 am: Christian Service Mission

November Harvest Registration

Women’s Fall Bible Studies

Check back in January when we will launch new Bible studies.  Thanks!

Discipleship

A discipleship group (D-group) consists of 5-8 participants who commit to meeting together weekly for 18-24 months for the purpose of spiritual growth and replication.  Following the daily Bible reading plan in the book, Foundations, they read Scripture, journal their impressions, and then meet to discuss.  Upon completion of the book, each participant prayerfully considers launching her own D-group.  Please click the box to fill out the form if you are interested in committing to a discipleship group, and we will be in touch about getting you plugged in when a new D-group launches.  

Register Here for Discipleship

Mentoring

What is Mentoring?
Based on Titus 2:3-5, mentoring is a ministry that benefits women of all ages. An older woman invests in the the life of a younger woman through listening, guidance, prayer, encouragement, laughter, and good company.

Mentors meet with their mentee at least once per month and maintain weekly contact via text, phone calls, email, etc. The meeting format is informal and flexible, ranging from coffee dates or meals out to visiting in each other’s homes to simply running errands together.  Mentors will be provided with discussion questions based on the Equipped monthly podcast content to share with their mentees and facilitate conversation and spiritual encouragement.  While a mentor is expected to pursue and reflect Jesus, she is simply one who has gone before us and can offer insight and wisdom from her life experience thus far. Please check back next summer when we will be matching mentors and mentees again. 

Side by Side Care Ministry

Welcome
We are honored that you desire to meet and share with one of our Lay Counselors or Care Contacts.  Please complete the initial assessment form below and indicate whether you wish to meet with a lay counselor or connect with a woman who has walked through the same challenges or issues you’re currently facing (a Care Contact). A member of the Care Team will contact you within 48-72 hours and direct you to the next step. 

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What We Are
MBCC’s Side by Side Care Ministry is designed to provide one-on-one short-term care and encouragement to women who are members of Mountain Brook Community Church and are navigating a new or difficult season of life. In a safe and confidential environment, our lay counselors offer prayer, a listening ear, biblical insight and guidance to lead counselees toward resolution, healing or positive change. Our Care Contacts offer support and encouragement for women walking through similar experiences. 

LAY COUNSELING: Our lay counseling ministry particularly aims to serve the woman who may not seek pastoral or professional counseling, whether it be due to her preference of opening up to a woman or because she considers her struggle too embarrassing, private, or even insignificant. We’re committed to walking alongside one another and helping you resolve the challenges you’re facing. Our lay counselors have been trained by the Biblical Counseling Center and can address a range of issues including anger, depression, anxiety, fear, guilt and shame, marital conflict, family or relational tensions, parenting struggles, spiritual concerns, addictions, and more. 

Please note that we do not provide professional or long-term counseling. We meet with individuals for up to five sessions (in a calendar year) and then help them make connections and establish a support system for continued care if necessary or desired. If this time frame or approach does not seem adequate for your needs, we can refer you to a qualified Christian counselor.

CARE CONTACTS: The Side by Side Care Ministry also aims to connect women in our church family who simply desire to talk with someone who has endured similar circumstances or challenges. Care Contacts are women within the church who volunteer to talk with a woman in the midst of a trial or challenge that the Care Contact previously experienced and for which she can provide some insight and encouragement. Examples include infertility, miscarriages, body issues, betrayal, financial strain, discontentment, adjustment to marriage or to motherhood, disease or cancer diagnosis, caring for aging parents, etc. A woman may seek both lay counseling and a Care Contact at the same time.

What We Are Not
Lay counseling should not be substituted for professional therapy or counseling. We do not perform psychiatric evaluations, make diagnoses, or prescribe medication. Our lay counselors are not licensed therapists but rather volunteers who are well-trained to address many situations and life challenges from a biblical perspective. Please note that there are some counseling situations that are beyond our training. When this is the case, professional counseling will be recommended. Please click here to read our full Lay Counseling Policies. 

If you would like to meet with a lay counselor or care contact, please click the box below to complete our initial assessment, and we will be in touch soon.  Thank you. 

Side By Side Interest Form: Click Here
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Becoming a Care Contact
Our Care Contacts offer support and encouragement for women walking through a trial or challenge they’ve previously experienced. This is done in an informal manner, and it does not commit Care Contacts to long-term mentoring. 

If you are open to discussing your own experiences with someone in order to provide perspective, insight, support, and encouragement, please complete and submit the form below. Examples of topics include infertility, miscarriage, body issues, betrayal, financial strain, discontentment, adjustment to marriage or to motherhood, disease or cancer diagnosis, caring for aging parents, etc.  By submitting this form, you are not committing to meet with anyone or to discuss a particular topic marked below. Our Care Team will always consult a potential Care Contact before matching her with anyone. We realize that availability and even emotional capacity to share can vary from season to season.  

Care Contact Sign Up

Equipped

Twice a month, the Women’s Ministry will releases an episode that covers a topic related to spiritual growth and faith. You’ll hear from women in our church family who will share both encouragement and practical suggestions. The hope is that you’ll feel more equipped for challenges.  Click here to access the podcast hosted by Amy Pattillo.

Women’s Fertility Group

Are you walking the painful journey of infertility? Battling the grief of miscarriages, infant loss, unanswered questions? Have you walked through this tough season and now hope to encourage other women in their faith as they travel a similar road? We are starting a quarterly gathering for ladies to connect and support each other through fellowship, sharing our stories, and prayer. 

Stay tuned for more info on our next meeting.  In the meantime, if you would like more info, please contact Becca Kearney at beccahkearney@gmail.com. 

Save the Date

Please save the date for these upcoming events.  More info to come soon!

Renew: January 11th at 6:00 pm
A day of prayer and fasting.

Spring Brunch: March 14th at 11:00 am
Ladies brunch at MBCC

Women’s Beach Retreat: April 13-16, 2023
Annual beach retreat in San Destin!

Worship Times:  Sundays at 8:30 and 11:00 am, Community Groups at 9:45 am. 

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