SHEPHERDING & CARE MINISTRY

The Shepherding model at OMPC is a process where every member is assigned a shepherding elder who will periodically check in on how each family is doing. This model helps ensure that all the flock of OMPC is known and seen as part of the church.

The Pastoral Care ministry at OMPC offers a comprehensive array of Christ-centered ministries and care regimes, designed to advance the emotional, psychological, relational and spiritual health of those who participate (Galatians 6:1-10). Check out our recommendations for Grace-Driven Recovery & Resources. Our Pastoral Care Team is a care-giving ministry for fellow brothers or sisters in Christ who are facing a difficult time. If you need help, please contact a member of our team.

If you are in immediate crisis, please call the National HELP HOTLINE: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Here's a listing of OMPC's 24/7 Emergency Referrals and OMPC's Suicide Prevention Initiative:

  • How can OMPC’s Shepherding & Mercy Ministries help you?

    24/7 EMERGENCY REFERRALS

    If you are in crisis and need immediate help, call 9-1-1, or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the Crisis Center Hotline at 205-323-7777; crisiscenterbham.com

    IF YOU NEED SPIRITUAL HELP

    If you sense that you need to receive and rest upon the Savior who is our Lord Jesus Christ, then follow the Gospel Steps to Life or you can call the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association at1-877-247-2426 or email help@bgea.org.

    IF YOU NEED FINANCIAL COUNSELING

    • Crown Financial Ministries MoneyLife Coaching

    • ClearPoint Credit Counseling Service at 1-800-750-CCCS (2227)

    IF YOU NEED CHRISTIAN COUNSELING

    Christian Care Network of the American Association of Christian Counselors is a national referral network of state licensed, certified, and/or properly credentialed Christian counselors offering care that is distinctively Christian and clinically excellent.

    • 1-800-NEW-LIFE (639-5433)

    • Speak with a Family Care Specialist 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459) Focus on the Family

    • Family Life eMentor Ministry: 1-800-FL-TODAY

    • 2-1-1: Community resource

    • Child Protective Services (CPS): 1-800-4-A-CHILD

    • National Human Trafficking Resource Center 1-888-3737-888

    • National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)

    • Crisis Text Line: Text 741741

    HELPFUL BIBLE VERSES IN TIMES OF CRISIS

    Compiled by H. Norman Wright

    • Comfort: Psalm 73:23; John 6:37-40

    • Times of trouble: Psalm 50:15; John 16:33

    • Anxiety: Matthew 11:28

    • When you feel weak: Isaiah 57:15; Ephesians 3:16

    • Fear: Hebrews 13:6; Psalm 23

    • Peace: Romans 5:1-8; John 3:16

    • Grace: 2 Corinthians 12:9

    • Despair: Psalm 46:1; Ephesians 1:18

    • Depressed: Psalm 40:1-3; John 10:10

    • Grief: Psalm 119:28; Revelation 21:3-5; John 11:25; John 14:1-2

  • Click Here to Read the Prevention Initiative Document.

  • If you or someone you know has had an abortion or is in the midst of a crisis pregnancy, OMPC is here to help counsel, care and support. Please let us know how we can help through the confidential form below. This form will only be shared with our Shepherding Care Coordinator, Emily Walker, who will follow up with you in a timely manner.

    Abortion Crisis Care Form

MERCY at OMPC

The OMPC Mercy Team desires to meet the needs of those requesting mercy within our congregation and our community. Examples of Mercy and benevolant support include:

Service   

  • Construction

  • Legal Advice

  • Electrician

  • Plumbing

  • Financial Planning/budgeting

  • General Maintenance

  • Disaster Relief/Response

  • Ministry to single moms/widows  

MERCY

  • Food

  • Financial benevolence

    • Medical Bills 

    • Mortgage/Rent/Utilities 

    • Counseling

Click the button below to fill out an assistance request form.

Request for Assistance

DEACONS at OMPC

“Deacons are called by God to serve in a formal capacity that puts them in the forefront of ministering to our congregation, our community and to the world. This is done by being active examples of how to love others well and by leading our congregation in the same manner. Mercy and service are our primarily goals. We have other responsibilities including maintaining the church facilities, and providing protection oversight. We want our emphasis to be on serving and see that flowing through staff-led direction in the various ministries.”
— Andy Beck, Deacon

OMPC Compassion Groups

Compassion Groups hosted by Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church, text on green background.

Shepherding & Pastoral Care Inquiry Form

Compassion Groups seek to be places of community and support in the midst of particular struggles or circumstances. We can easily feel alone in our struggles, and walking with others in similar situations can be how God provides fresh encouragement and compassion to you and through you. Compassion Groups currently being offered through OMPC. OMPC hosts Compassion Groups in the Fall and Spring.

Contact PD Mayfield, Pastor of Shepherding and Care, to learn more about Compassion Groups.

  • Men's Anger Group: Room C-244
    A men’s group designed to encourage deeper understanding how our anger can harm our relationships and to experience God’s transforming grace to engage our anger in more constructive and honoring ways.

    CLICK HERE to register.

  • Awaken is a gospel-based, 12-Step recovery community. They help men and women impacted by unwanted/addictive sexual behavior and sexual betrayal trauma find hope, freedom, and recovery.

    OMPC Shepherding Ministry partners with Awaken and hosts a weekly in-person meeting. If you are wondering, even doubting, whether this might be helpful to your journey of recovery and spiritual renewal, reach out and start a conversation today.

    FIND A GROUP | CONTACT AWAKEN STAFF

  • Location: Room C246 
    Time: 5:30-6:45 pm

    Come be encouraged and equipped to raise your grandchildren. Paul & Robbie Berry have raised three granddaughters and saw the great need for support. They will lead the class through issues of trauma and learning to be a parent again. The book Ready or Not will also be a useful tool to equip each family with tools to love their grandchildren well.  

    Childcare and pizza dinner are available for preschool through 5th grade.  On campus activities for your grandchildren include middle and high school groups. Please register your child at the gymnasium located inside the OMPC awning entrance.  

    Click Here to register.

  • GriefShare Group: Room C-241

    A friendly, caring group who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. 

    Schedule

    There are 12 spots available for this group. The group will not begin until we have at least six people signed up. Once that happens, we will be in contact to confirm the group's meeting schedule. 

    Facilitated by Emily Walker, OMPC Shepherding Care Coordinator and licensed counselor (LPC). 

    Click Here to Register.

COMPASSION GROUPS CALENDAR

Please fill out the form below if you would like more information about shepherding and pastoral care at OMPC, including counseling requests and/or counselor recommendations or information on the shepherding structure at OMPC.

NOTE:
+ If you are in need of Emergency Referrals, please refer to the drop-down menu at the top of this page for emergency response numbers.
+ If you are requesting Mercy Assistance (financial, food, or specific service support needs, please fill out the Mercy Assistance Request Form above).

Meet the Team

  • Man in glasses wearing a checkered shirt standing against a wooden background.

    PD Mayfield

    Pastor of Shepherding and Pastoral Care

    Email: PD Mayfield

  • Man with glasses smiling in front of a wooden wall with string lights.

    Tim McCracken

    Pastor of Visitation and Care

    Email: Tim McCracken

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    Emily Walker

    Counselor in Residence

    Email: Emily Walker,