{"id":1944,"date":"2015-06-25T15:53:27","date_gmt":"2015-06-25T15:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/journeyonleadership.brentwoodbaptistonline.com\/?p=1944"},"modified":"2015-06-25T15:53:27","modified_gmt":"2015-06-25T15:53:27","slug":"3-ways-to-minister-to-a-group-member-who-is-hurting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/adult-discipleship\/3-ways-to-minister-to-a-group-member-who-is-hurting\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Minister to a Group Member Who Is Hurting"},"content":{"rendered":"<address>By Susan Hill<\/address>\n<p>In LIFE Groups, there will be times when group members are faced with difficult circumstances. It might be the death of a loved one, a hospitalization or illness, job loss, or a variety of other issues that cause the group member to be in a season of high stress.<br \/>\nDuring these times, it is especially important to be supported in biblical community. Galatians 6:2 says, \u201cCarry each other\u2019s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>So how does a LIFE Group respond when a group member is in a difficult season?<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>It\u2019s important to reach out to the group member so he or she doesn\u2019t feel alone.<\/strong> A simple phone call goes a long way in ministering to a person in need. In seasons of struggle, it\u2019s common to feel isolated so reaching out is a great first step.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It\u2019s a good idea to see if there is a tangible need your group can provide.<\/strong> Would it be helpful if someone delivered a meal? Does the group member need a ride or help around the house? Would the group member appreciate visitors? It\u2019s beneficial to access the situation and then decide how the group can minister most effectively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be sure to cover the group member in prayer.<\/strong> In times of distress, it is important for the group member to know that their friends in biblical community are praying. Consider sending a card, text, email, or giving them a call to let them know you are praying.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nIn a LIFE Group community, it\u2019s essential that we love each other well. For the group to run smoothly and to be sure everyone\u2019s needs are met, it\u2019s best to delegate these types of needs to an \u201cL\u201d Leader. The \u201cL\u201d function of the LIFE Group represents \u201cLoving One Another\u201d and it\u2019s an important aspect of all good LIFE Groups. No one likes to go through seasons of distress but, when the body of Christ responds in a loving way, these times are more bearable and can even be seasons of spiritual growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Susan Hill In LIFE Groups, there will be times when group members are faced with difficult circumstances. It might be the death of a loved one, a hospitalization or illness, job loss, or a variety of other issues that cause the group member to be in a season of high stress. 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