WE CARE
The Care Ministry is here to bring compassion, empathy, comfort, encouragement, hope & celebration by sharing God’s love and meeting people in their current season of life. We provide support without judgement while maintaining confidentiality.
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”
Romans 12:15 (NIV)
Care & Support Groups
Are you in need? Here you will find groups that are ready to support you in many specific areas, or general assistance. Several of these groups meet on Tuesday nights as part of our "Tuesday Night Care" program.
Care Requests
Stephen Ministry support is launching soon!
Bridgeway Community Church’s Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
A Bridgeway caregiver comes alongside a hurting person and meets with that person on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, pray, and provide emotional and spiritual support. The program teaches laypersons to provide one-on-one care for individuals who request support. The confidential care-giver and care-receiver relationship, usually conducted by weekly visits, may continue for several months.
Please note: Bridgeway Caregivers are not replacements for trained professionals. People with needs beyond our prepared training will be referred to someone in a professional role. Our team members are not trained for addiction or domestic abuse situations.
The Bridgeway Community Church Benevolence Program is designed to provide assistance to those in our congregation who may be struggling financially.
Please note: this is a request for assistance, not a guarantee.
Do you:
- Have a question related to your personal financial situation?
- Need support defining your financial goals?
- Need assistance getting financially organized or setting up a spending plan?
- Have a desire to increase savings or to get out of debt?
- Need help understanding credit and credit reports?
- Have a desire to tithe but not sure where to get the money?
- Have concerns about when your COVID unemployment bonus ($600) stops?
If you answered ‘YES’ to any of these needs, our financial mentor volunteers offer FREE mentoring services in these areas. Our mentors have been trained and certified by the University of Maryland Extension office using a program called ‘Master Money Mentors.’ Our mentors have a passion to provide one-on-one assistance and to teach you how to be successful in your financial management so you can reach your financial goals. Mentoring sessions can be held in-person or virtually using a variety of communication platforms.
For additional information or to initiate a mentoring session click the link below and submit a counseling request form specifying Type of Request = Financial.
We offer a Financial curriculum to cover a wide range of topics. Participants benefit from learning from others through group discussion and collaboration. Topics include budgeting, real estate, resume writing, and interviewing skills. Check out our current groups offerings below or view our events page.
Congratulations!
Are you interested in receiving pre-marital counseling with a member of Bridgeway’s clergy team? Please fill out this form and our team will reach out to you!
Care Messages
A playlist of messages to help you get through hard times
Community Cupboard Hours
Come to our food pantry at either location for free groceries!
Columbia Campus
This cupboard is open to the community on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:30am, as well as Sundays after the 9:45am service.