Pastoral Care
"13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy?
Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you sick? He should call
the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the
name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick
person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be
forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each
other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is
powerful and effective." - James 5:13-16
Seeking Spiritual Guidance from Our Pastors
There will be times in your life where the troubles and concerns of
this world are too much to bear alone; times when illness or or other
circumstances rock the core of your family. These are the times when you
or your family will seek spiritual guidance from the pastor or his
ministerial assistants. These assistants can take the form of an
assistant minister, a deacon or deaconess who will pray with you and
work with you to address your issues as directed by the Holy Spirit..
Rest assured, your situation is held in the strictest confidence and
will not be discussed or shared with anyone without your permission
Support Groups
Metropolitan continues to offer a variety of support groups for family needs, Two groups currently running are:
Christian 12 Step Program for all types of addictions/abuses: Held in secure controlled environment at the Willing Heart
Campus -555 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd, Newark- Friday evenings at 7:00 PM. All
are welcome. Rev. Michael McClain, Facilitator 973.622.2100
Christian Counseling
Life’s challenges sometimes seem impossible to overcome.
Metropolitan offers support groups and one-on-one counseling by
referral only. MBC does not employ professional counselors; staff
members are available to offer assistance from the Word of God. MBC
counseling is not designed to treat severe mental illness and should
not be substituted for professional therapy or counseling. MBC
counseling does not perform psychiatric evaluations or prescribe
medicine.
Join One of Our Services
However, we believe the best counsel is available when attending
regular church services and listening to the teaching of God’s Word.
Classes are available to strengthen marriages, instruct parents and
assist in recovery after divorce or the loss of a loved one. Numerous
books and teaching pages are also available in the MBC Bookstore at
church and online.
What type of situations can counseling help with?
Struggles with sin
Anger
Faith
Fear
Self-esteem
Premarital and marital issues
Discouragement
Loneliness
Grief and loss
Parenting issues
All sessions are by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment by calling (973) 642-2267.
For hospitalization and Pastoral Care related emergencies, please visit Pastoral Care and Support Groups pages or call (973) 642-2267.