Hope Ministries
We exist to serve individuals experiencing the surprises and messiness of life––things like bereavement, divorce, single parenthood, marriages in need of attention, life transitions, cancer treatment, cognitive decline, mental health challenges, and trauma. Through counseling, coaching, group support, respite, and mental health advocacy, this ministry brings hope that is grounded in a biblical worldview to our community. Hope Ministries’ programs include Hope Counseling Center, Mending Hearts Grief Center, Hope Conference, and Marriage and Family-Building Ministries.
Care & Support
You are never alone in our community. Let us support you through grief, loss, and struggles.
Hope Counseling
Hope Counseling
At the Hope Counseling Center, we know that life is messy. When we are standing in the middle of our mess, we feel like nobody wants to stand in it with us, but that’s exactly what we do! We believe that God designed us to heal together. Life will always be messy, but with the right tools, Holy Spirit power, and a biblical worldview, we can live a joy-filled life together.
Mending Hearts
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Grief Center
Mending Hearts Grief Center offers a variety of services for anyone in need in the Bryan/College Station area. Support groups meet just about every week to get help and to be able to share their stories with other people. We want to help you begin the healing process.
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Conference
Hope
Conference
Hope Conference is a two-day event that inspires attendees through keynote speakers, seminars, breakouts, and a serene prayer room. Hope Conference aims to motivate and equip local churches to nurture their communities by providing them with the tools their people need to overcome life's challenges through faith, community, and support.
Hope Counseling
Hope Counseling
At the Hope Counseling Center, we know that life is messy. When we are standing in the middle of our mess, we feel like nobody wants to stand in it with us, but that’s exactly what we do! We believe that God designed us to heal together. Life will always be messy, but with the right tools, Holy Spirit power, and a biblical worldview, we can live a joy-filled life together.
Mending Hearts
Mending
Hearts
Grief Center
Mending Hearts Grief Center offers a variety of services for anyone in need in the Bryan/College Station area. Support groups meet just about every week to get help and to be able to share their stories with other people. We want to help you begin the healing process.
"I felt so seen and believed in. It was so good to hear that what I was going through was normal, especially when I’ve felt so alone on this journey."
— Hope Counseling Client
"I brought my friend to the Hope Counseling workshop, and it was so helpful for both of us. I now know how I can help her more, and I believe that this is just what she needed to take the next step in her journey."
— Hope Counseling Workshop Attendee
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"This has helped me so much in navigating difficult relationships with my husband and family."
— Hope Counseling Client
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"I was never somebody who would talk in a support group. After my husband passed away, I brought my kids to Mending Hearts. I was pretty skeptical at first, but we've been coming for about a year, and my kids have really opened up about their grief, and I have too. It has truly changed our lives and given us a place where we can express our feelings in a safe environment."
— Mending Hearts Parent
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“Caring Friends is the only place I can bring my husband where I know he’ll be safe, engaged, and genuinely cared for — and where I can breathe for a few hours without worry. It’s more than a program; it’s a lifeline that helps me keep going.”
— Caregiver
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“Every Monday, I get to witness joy return to someone’s face — sometimes through a favorite hymn, a painting, or just a warm hand held. Being part of Caring Friends has changed the way I see aging, memory loss, and community. It’s one of the most meaningful things I’ve ever done.”
—Caring Friends Volunteer
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"I got out of the Navy and made it to College Station on September 1, 2024. I decided to go to nearest local church and the one I found had flyers for the upcoming Hope Conference. I thought it would be something great to attend. By making that choice I was so impressed to meet and find Cynthia who noticed me at the breakout session for abusive relationships. When we met, she connected me with other ministries and resources that ultimately led me to surrender my life to Jesus Christ."
— Hope Conference Attendee
Need More Help?
If you're looking for additional guidance, explore our Care & Support resources. From prayer and recovery to practical assistance, we're here to walk with you every step of the way.
Pastoral Care
Our pastors provide counseling for pre-marital, family and marriage, grief, and other life situations where pastoral guidance are needed. Reach out →
Spiritual Direction
This ministry promotes the ongoing process of self-discovery and deepening relationship with God. In confidential, one-on-one meetings, a director guides the directee in recognizing and responding to God’s presence in his or her life.
Stephen Ministers
Our trained caregivers are ready to listen, care for, and encourage. They pray with and for individuals and provide confidential one-on-one care to help people through whatever they are facing. Contact Kindra Fry 979-739-5660 (Women) or Kerry Roper 713- 553-9550 (Men) to be connected with a Stephen Minister.. For more information, see “Care Receivers Tell Their Stories.“
Al Anon
Meets every Thursday from 7:15-8:30 PM in S112.
James 1:27
James 1:27 Projects are one of the many ways that our Christ Church family can help our members in need with repairs or small projects, in and around your home. If you are in need of help, send us an email explaining your situation and someone will reach back out to you shortly.
Homebound Communion
If circumstances are preventing you from attending church services in person, we would love to offer our Monthly Communion Delivery Service to you. If you are homebound, whether due to illness, disability, or any other reason, and would like to receive communion in the comfort of your own home, we warmly invite you to take advantage of this opportunity.
Alcoholics anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday from 7:30-8:30 PM in S107.
Friends Gathering
Respite Care Ministry
Friends Gathering provides mental stimulation and socialization opportunities for anyone who has been diagnosed with dementia or other debilitating diseases.
Embrace Grace | Embrace Life
This group provides emotional, practical, and spiritual support for single, young pregnant women who find themselves in an unexpected pregnancy. The primary goal of Embrace Grace is to empower the church to be a safe and nonjudgmental place for these young women to run to when they find out they are pregnant, instead of the last place they are welcomed because of shame and guilt.
Stay Connected with Hope Ministries
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry that Christ Church uses to equip and empower lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. For more information, see “Becoming a Stephen Minister.”
Spiritual Direction
This ministry promotes the ongoing process of self-discovery and deepening relationship with God. In confidential, one-on-one meetings, a director guides the directee in recognizing and responding to God’s presence in his or her life.
Prayer shawl team
This team knits or crochets prayer shawls for members, family, or friends of Christ Church experiencing illness, loneliness, or grief. Upon completion, the team prays over each shawl before it is delivered in person, or mailed to people all over the world.
Pieced prayers quilt
The Pieced Prayers Quilt Ministry meets every Thursday at 10:00 am until around 3:30 pm. Everyone brings their sewing machine and lunch. They make quilts to donate to people in our church who are going through a rough time for whatever reason.
Pray with us
There are many opportunities to serve with us by praying. We pray regularly and consider it a privilege to lift up the needs of the body in prayer.
Meal Team
This team prepares and delivers meals to Christ Church members or families who are walking through loss, or an unexpected circumstance.
Homebound. Communion Team
This team delivers and shares communion the first Sunday of the month to persons who are homebound, shut-in or hospitalized.
Funeral Team
Christ Church’s Funeral Team sets up for receptions or meals before or after funerals, serves food, and cleans up following the reception.
