Meeting the second Wednesday of each month @ Caribou Coffee @ Friendly Center in Greensboro, NC 7pm
“bruised reeds” quite simply is a pastoral ministry to men and women who are dealing with circumstances, issues and/or conditions that are constant, constricting and conflicting.
These are men and women who are seeking professional help with their circumstances and also desire to live out their faith as fully, effectively and joyfully as they can.
“bruised reeds” actually began as part of the after-care component of the WINGS treatment program at Charter Hospital.
Fundamental to “bruised reeds” is the assurance found in 2 Peter 1:2&3
May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, (2Pe 1:2-3)
The application of this includes many extra-biblical/extra-church resources including medical and mental health professionals. They, from my perspective, are as much part of His provision as are pastors, the Word and the Spirit. To not take advantage of those believers called to that work is to severely hinder one’s growth and development.
“bruised reeds” DOES four things.
And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. (1Th 5:14)
ADMONISH = “warn” | the idle = “irregular/unruly” |
ENCOURAGE = “admonish in order to incent’” calm & console | the fainthearted = “puny souled” |
HELP = cleave to/hug/hold | the weak = “infirm” |
BE PATIENT | with all |
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But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. (Tit 2:1)
Michael Sanders. BTh, MA, QRAT
336-549-2081
ms@ec4v12.org
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