We have several areas that you can serve with us in walking with others through challenging seasons: Stephen Ministry, After-Service Prayer Team, Meals Team, Prayer Shawl Making Team, and assisting in hospital visitations. If you are interested in finding out more about these Serve Teams or others, click HERE.
We are so glad you have found this page! Our hope is McDowell can be a place where people find love, support, and Christ's healing when struggling through life’s challenges.
Care Need and/or Stephen Minister
Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one Christian care ministry. If you would like to get more information about Stephen Ministry, speak to a pastor, or get a counseling referral, call our church office at 480-314-2400 or fill out this form.
Prayer
God invites us to carry one another’s burdens and to pray for healing. When you have a need for which you would like prayer, we would love to pray for you.
Stephen Ministry Team
We are always looking for compassionate leaders to help us in this amazing care ministry or assist in hospital visits. Find out more about how to become a trained one-on-one care partner in our Stephen Ministry!
FAQ
What is a Stephen Minister?
A Stephen Minister is a trained, qualified church member who will regularly meet with you to listen, talk and pray during a difficult season. To find out more, click HERE.
What about confidentiality?
Confidentiality is essential to building trust. We place a high value on protecting sensitive information and creating the best environment for helping you walk through life’s challenges. All of our pastors and Stephen Ministers are highly trained in confidentiality to create a safe, honest, and private place for you to share and receive God’s healing.
Do you have counseling?
You can set up an appointment with our Community Life Pastor Cameron Lippert by calling the church office at 480-314-2400 or emailing [email protected].
If this is an emergency or you are currently having thoughts of harming yourself, please call one of the following numbers:
HOTLINES:
Emergency: Dial 911
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
24/7 Online Support: JesusCares.com
Victim of Abuse: 800-656-4673
Domestic Violence: 800-799-7233
Do you provide memorials & funerals?
McDowell is honored to offer you support during your time of loss. We understand how painful it can be to lose someone, and the importance of celebrating his/her life well. Please fill out a form HERE and we will do our best to help you in planning a service.
Do you perform weddings?
We would love to assist if we can in your big day. For members of McDowell, if you are looking to participate in premarital counseling, or need a pastor to officiate your wedding, you can fill out a wedding services application HERE.
