Soul Care

 What is Soul Care

At GCF, we are committed to cultivating a culture of care. The care of souls happens in many contexts. Soul Care happens when we worship together, as we meet in small groups, at the coffee shop, and in formal Biblical counseling. We would most simply define Soul Care as speaking the truth in love in your circle of influence. It is unique to the local church as it is anchored in the Word of God, dependent on the Spirit of God, and practiced in the community of believers.

Soul Care is intentional and intensive discipleship and deep, authentic fellowship. It is something we all should do at the level we are equipped. For example, some are equipped to offer formal Biblical counseling; others are equipped as small group leaders; still, others are equipped as members of the body of Christ. It is not a new idea. It is living out the “one another” commands in the Scriptures. It has been practiced since the early church (Acts 2). It can be found in the Puritan community of the 16th and 17th centuries. It is our mission to restore Soul Care to the church.

In other words, Soul Care is not just for pastors or Biblical Counselors, but it is the privilege and responsibility of every believer.

• Mission Grace Christian Fellowship (GCF) exists to glorify God through gospel-centered worship, evangelism, discipleship, and community.

• Vision It is our vision to return Soul Care to the local church in all its forms.

• Passion Ministering to the believer and the community in full dependence on the Word of God, the Spirit of God, and the community of God to experience transforming life change.