Support Group Ministry

Through Christ-centered support groups, our goal is to encourage you to grow in Christ, to enrich your life with biblical teaching, and to empower you to experience God's comfort and healing. Pastoral Care offers support groups to strengthen and restore you in these areas of life:

  • Abuse
  • Addictions
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional and Spiritual Health
  • Grief
  • Post-abortion
  • Relationships

Our class schedule runs three semesters each year:

Winter/Spring Semester: January - April
Summer Semester: May - August
Fall Semester: September - December

Many of the classes remain open to newcomers throughout the semester.

See a list of support and recovery classes below.

Support, Recovery, and Enrichment Groups

Off-Campus Prayer and Support Groups

Boundaries | Top

Boundaries - When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

Boundaries is part three of four classes from the Foundation's Series using books written by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend that contain powerful biblical principles. Used in succession (Changes That Heal, Hiding From Love, Boundaries, Safe People), these classes help participants uncover the issues that often keep them from a rich, full spiritual and personal life. Healthy relationships and sound living depend on maintaining smart personal boundaries. Learn what boundaries are and how to make changes that will improve and maintain your relationships.

Summer semester classes begin May 25, 2010.
Class closes to new enrollment on June 9, 2010 due to limited class size.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: 2nd floor of Education Bldg.
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth - 6th grade.
You may purchase your Boundaries book and workbook at the CBC bookstore for $25-$35 or at www.cloudtownsend.com before class.

Click here to register.

Other Boundaries class offered on Tuesday nights beginning September 7, 2010:

Boundaries with Kids - Click here to register.

For information, call (210) 477-5217 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Changes that Heal | Top

Changes That Heal, How to Understand Your Past to Ensure a Healthier Future

Changes That Heal is part one of the Foundation's Series which is comprised of four classes using books written by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend that contain powerful biblical principles. Used in succession (Changes That Heal, Hiding From Love, Boundaries, Safe People), these classes help participants uncover the issues that often keep them from a rich, full spiritual and personal life.

You will learn to understand your past to ensure a healthier future. There are biblical solutions for your struggles with depression, anxiety, panic, addictions, and guilt, and these solutions lie in your understanding of certain basic developmental tasks.

Summer semester classes begin May 25, 2010.
Class closes to new enrollment on June 9, 2010 due to limited class size.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: 2nd floor of Children's Building
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase the Changes That Heal book and workbook in the CBC bookstore for approximately $25-$40.

For information, call (210) 477-5217 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Click here to register.

Freedom From Anger | Top

Don't let anger take control. Whether your anger is from tension at work, frustration at home, or just life in general, this workbook will help you modify the anger that keeps you from inner peace and contentment. Most people stereotype anger by assuming that it always results in shouting, slamming fists, or throwing things. However, anger is not that one-dimensional. We all deal with anger in our lives - whether it be in a subtle or violent manner. Being angry can involve such emotional expressions as frustration, irritability, annoyance, aggravation, blowing off steam, or fretting. The good news is anger can be managed.

Summer semester classes begin May 25, 2010.

Time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: CBC
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase your curriculum in the CBC bookstore for approximately $25-$40.

For information, call (210) 477-1741 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Click here to register.

Conquering Codependency (Co-ed) | Top

Conquering Codependency is Part II of the Codependency Program. (Please start with Untangling Relationships class.)

  • Are you determined to please others, even if you harm yourself emotionally in the process?
  • Do you feel you must succeed at all costs?
  • Are you inclined to perfectionism?
  • Do you withdraw readily from others?
  • Do you often experience hurt, anger, and guilt?

Conquering Codependency: A Christ-centered,12-Step process that helps you recognize the painful problems of codependency, the compulsion to fix everyone and everything. This class offers sound biblical strategies that give hope and promise to help you heal from the damage codependency can do to your life.

Winter/Spring semester classes begin January 26, 2010.
Class open to newcomers all semester.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: CBC
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth - 6th grade
You may purchase your curriculum in the CBC bookstore for approximately $25-$40.

For information, call (210) 477-1741 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Click here to register.

DivorceCare | Top

Testimony: Peace after divorce

FIND HELP
DISCOVER HOPE
EXPERIENCE HEALING

DivorceCare has been described by participants as their "lifeline" during the difficult journey of divorce or separation. This supportive group utilizes confidential discussion time, excellent videos on pertinent topics and a workbook to bring understanding to your situation. Sensitive leaders and group members share experiences and ideas to supper you in your healing.

Winter/Spring semester classes begin January 26, 2010.
Class open to newcomers all semester.

Time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: CBC
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase your curriculum at the CBC bookstore for approximately $15-$20.

For information, call (210) 477-1748 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Click here to register for DivorceCare.
Click here to learn more about DivorceCare for Kids.
Click here to learn more about DivorceCare for Teens.

DivorceCare 4 Kids | Top

Helping children heal from the hurt of divorce.

DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) is a special group specially designed to help children ages 6-11 heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. At their weekly DC4K group, kids make friends with other kids who understand how they feel and the things they are going through because of the divorce of their parents. Best of all, children will learn how God's love can strengthen them and help turn tears to hope and joy.

Winter/Spring semester begins January 26, 2010.

Time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: CBC
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase your curriculum at the CBC bookstore for approximately $20.

Learn more about DivorceCare for Teens.

For information, call (210) 477-1748 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Click here to register.

Conquering Eating Disorders (Co-ed)| Top

Here is an effective, proven program for everyone who has experienced the debilitating disorders of anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating. This 12-Step program for Overcoming Eating Disorders tackles the compulsive-addictive patterns in which a person uses food in an emotionally or physically abusive way.

This is an ongoing group that meets every Tuesday ;night and is open to newcomers.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: E112 (Education Bldg.)
You may purchase your curriculum at the CBC bookstore for approximately $25-$40.

For information, call (210) 477-1741 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Post-Abortion Support | Top

A Post-Abortion Group for Women

43% of women have experienced an abortion and carry an incredible burden while wearing a smile on their face.

Many struggle for years with repressed memories, guilt, shame, and depression. Most women feel they are not allowed to talk about their abortion experience because it was their "choice."

If you feel you have never recovered from your abortion experience, or that it may be affecting your current quality of life, this group will help you start the healing process. You will find a safe place to talk with other women who feel the same things you do and you will learn how to heal from women who have already made the journey toward healing.

Winter/Spring semester begins January 26, 2010.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: Pastoral Care Offices
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase your curriculum in the classroom for $9.

For information, call (210) 477-1748 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Click here to register.

GriefShare | Top

COMFORT & CARE for those left behind

This Christ-centered group, led by people who have experienced grief, supports those dealing with the loss of a loved one or anyone who wants to comfort and encourage a friend or family member who is experiencing grief. For more information, log onto the GriefShare website at www.GriefShare.org.

Winter/Spring Semester starts:
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 and
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Open to newcomers all semester.

Time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: CBC Portable 7A-B
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase your curriculum at the CBC bookstore for approximately $25-$40.

OR

Time: Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:30am
Meeting Location: Portable 7A-B
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase your curriculum at the CBC bookstore for approximately $25-$40.

For information, call (210) 477-1732 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Click here to register. Please specify Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning class on your registration.

Pregnancy Loss Support | Top

Prayer and support for those who've experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or early infancy death.

For information, call (210)477-1748 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Healing Is A Choice | Top

Wholeness - spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical - is a gift from God. But it's a result of our own decisions, too. Steve Arterburn's group study outlines the Biblical plan for opening our lives to God's divine touch, offering ten choices we can make and ten corresponding lies to reject as we find our way to complete health and restoration. Make a choice to HEAL today.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: Portable 2A
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase your curriculum at the CBC bookstore for approximately $25-$40.

For information, call (210) 477-5217 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Class now closed.

Hiding from Love | Top

Hiding From Love, How to Change the Withdrawal Patterns That Isolate and Imprison You

Hiding From Love is part two of four classes from the Foundation's Series using books written by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend that contain powerful biblical principles. Used in succession (Changes That Heal, Hiding From Love, Boundaries, Safe People), these classes help participants uncover the issues that often keep them from a rich, full spiritual and personal life.

When you experience emotional injury, fear, shame, or pride, your first impulse is to hide the hurting parts of yourself from God, others, and even yourself. Often you've learned these hiding patterns during childhood to protect yourself in a threatening environment. The problem is that when you hide your injuries and frailties, you isolate yourself from the very things you need in order to heal and mature. Learn how to change the withdrawal patterns that isolate and imprison you.

Summer semester classes begin May 25, 2010.
Class closes to enrollment on June 9, 2010 due to limited class size.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: 2nd floor Education Bldg.
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase your curriculum at the CBC bookstore for approximately $25-$40.

For information, call (210) 477-5217 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Click here to register.

Hope for Abuse Survivors- Shelter from the Storm | Top

Hope for Survivors of Abuse - Shelter from the Storm(formerly Open Hearts)

Shelter from the Storm offers hope and healing as you begin to make changes in your life through experiencing God's love, forgiveness, and power in all life's circumstances. You will receive the help of a support group of fellow recoverers to not only understand the storm of abuse, but to move from victim to survivor to thriver.

Winter/Spring semester classes begin Tuesday, January 26, 2010.
Class size is limited.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: CBC
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade

For information, call (210) 477-1741 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Click here to download the required pre-group form.
Classes are closed. Call (210) 477-1741 for information about future classes.

DivorceCare for Teens - The Big D | Top

Helping teens heal from the hurt of divorce.

The Big D is designed for teenagers ages 12-18 whose parents are separated or divorced. At their weekly Big D group, teens make friends with other teens who understand how they feel and the things they are going through because of the divorce of their parents. The Big D uses a Christ-based curriculum that addresses the specific challenges teens may be confronting because of divorce. This class cultivates a healthy identity, and points to God for gaining strength to heal from the pain and confusion that are often felt. By taking steps to deal with denial, anger, and other conflicting emotions, teens can experience real forgiveness and peace.

Winter/Spring semester classes begin January 26, 2010.

Time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: Portable 9
You may purchase your curriculum at the CBC bookstore.

Click here to learn more about DivorceCare for Kids.

For information, call (210) 477-1748 or email us at supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

This class is currently closed due to maximum capacity. Class will start again in September 2010.

Safe People | Top

Safe People, How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those that Aren't

Safe People is part four of four classes from the Foundation's Series using books written by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend that contain powerful biblical principles. Used in succession (Changes That Heal, Hiding From Love, Boundaries, Safe People), these classes help participants uncover the issues that often keep them from a rich, full spiritual and personal life.

Countless individuals have invested themselves into people who've shipwrecked their lives. They've been abandoned or taken advantage of and left with little to show for what they've given. Safe People offers solid guidance for making safe choices in relationships, from friendships to romance. Learn to identify the nurturing people we all need in our lives, as well as ones we need to learn to avoid.

Here's what a recent class participant said about the Safe People class:

"I will use the lessons I take away from this class to make better decisions in the people I invite in to my life and especially those I allow to share my heart and soul. This is the second class I have taken in the series. I am so appreciative for the investment CBC is making in it's members and the community by offering these life skills which ultimately extends to and touches the lives of many, many more. Thank you so very much!" - Beth

Summer semester classes begin May 25, 2010.
Class closes to new enrollment on June 9, 2010 due to limited class size.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: 2nd Floor Education Bldg.
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase your Safe People book and workbook in the CBC bookstore for approximately $25-$40 or online at www.cloudtownsend.com.

For information, call (210) 477-5217 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Click here to register.

Foundations Series | Top

The Foundations Series is comprised of four classes using curriculum written by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, Christian, clinical psychologists. These classes use biblical principles to teach you how to handle all types of spiritual and personal challenges while you learn to strengthen all your relationships.

Each one of these studies is a building block in a complete system of spiritual maturity and emotional growth. Used in succession, these classes help participants uncover the issues that often keep them from a rich, full spiritual and personal life. You will discover new and effective ways to deal with hurtful people, change unwanted behaviors, and reach God's potential for your life.

Click on these links for information about each part of the Foundations Series:
Changes That Heal
Hiding From Love
Boundaries
Boundaries with Kids
Safe People

Winter/Spring semester classes begin January 26, 2010.
Take one of the above 10-13 week classes per semester (January-April, May-August, or September-December).

For information, call (210) 477-5217.

Resources and websites -
Cloud-Townsend, Solutions for Life:
Learn more about the authors, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend.
Watch videos on hundreds of topics: Marriage, relationships, parenting, emotional healing, and more.

Recovery for Female Sexual Addiction | Top

For Women Only (Ages 18+)

Using the book, Secret Solutions, in combination with the Christian 12-Steps, you will better understand female sexual addiction and begin healing through these powerful steps to recovery.

A practical recovery exercise workbook, written specifically for female sexual addiction, is also used in this group. Many of these techniques have been successful to help others recover from sexual addiction. This is the most solution-oriented and practical workbook for female sexual addiction to date.

Time: Tuesdays (51 weeks a year), 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: CBC
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase your curriculum at the CBC bookstore for approximately $25-$40.

For more information, call (210) 477-1741 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Recovery for Male Sexual Addiction | Top

For Men Only (Ages 18+) - a Christian 12-Step Guide for Sex Addiction Recovery

You will follow the tradition of the 12-Steps from a Christian perspective, breaking down the various principles for you so that you can experience freedom from sexual addiction.

You can experience the freedom Christ has purchased for you, and this group will be helpful in your journey to freedom from sexual addiction. Curriculum author, Dr. Douglas Weiss, has lectured across the country and has been a guest on many international television and radio stations.

Time:Tuesdays (51 weeks a year), 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: CBC
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase your curriculum at the CBC bookstore for approximately $25-$40.

For information, call (210) 477-1741 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Depression Support - Strength for the Journey | Top

Depression continues to be the number one health problem in America. Through this study using the book, Strength for the Journey, by Dr. Paul Carlisle and Dr. James Porowski, you will find answers to these questions:

What is depression?
Who gets discouraged?
How does grief contribute to discouragement and depression?
How does anger fit into the depression puzzle?
What role do stress and medical problems play in discouragement?
What about sin and depression?

Gain understanding and hope as you lean on biblical teaching. Find support from others to help you handle discouragement and depression.

Winter/Spring semester classes begin January 26, 2010.

Time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: C127
You may purchase Strength for the Journey at the CBC bookstore for approximately $20.

For information, call (210) 477-1748 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

We're sorry, this class is currently closed. Classes start again this summer, May 25.

Untangling Relationships | Top

Do you feel responsible to enable others to feel happy and successful? Do you feel guilty when you do not live up to your own standards? Learn how to identify codependency's roots of deception and replace them with the freeing truth of Jesus.

Testimonies:

  • "I am leaving this class more grateful, assertive, understanding, and more humble than when I came in! I am a better person."
  • "I have learned greater awareness of ways that I behave and the experiences that may motivate my behavior."
  • "All adults, single or married, men and women, would find something very helpful in this class."

Winter/Spring semester classes begin January 26, 2010.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: CBC
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase your curriculum at the CBC bookstore for approximately $25-$40.

For more information, call (210) 477-1741 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Click here to register.

Wise Counsel | Top

Wise Counsel: How to Reach, Teach, and Help People in Jesus' Name

This 13-week course teaches a 3-step counseling method to apply biblically-based counseling principles to help others. By learning more about your personality and spiritual gifts, you can gain a better knowledge of your worldview. This class gives you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with various ministries at CBC in order to direct people to the ministry that best suits their needs and interests.

Choose from two classes:
Tuesdays, starting May 25, 6:30pm-8:30pm OR
Wednesdays, starting May 26, 9:30am-11:30am

Meeting Location: Connection Central
Childcare Provided if pre-registered.
You may purchase your curriculum before class for approximately $25-$40.

Click here to register for our Tuesday evening class.
Click here to register for our Wednesday morning class.

Connect with our Support Group Team:
If you are interested in facilitating a group along with other great leaders, please contact supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Love & Respect | Top

What do you want for your marriage? If you want peace, to feel close again, to feel valued, and experience marriage the way God intended, then why not try Love and Respect?

This eight-week study offers DVD teaching from Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and his wife, Sarah. The principles taught through Love and Respect are based on decades of counseling and biblical research. A wife has one driving need to feel loved. When that need is met, she is happy. A husband has one driving need to feel respected. When that need is met, he is happy. When either of these needs isn't met, things get crazy. Love and Respect reveals why spouses react negatively to each other, and how they can deal with such conflict quickly, easily and biblically.

Summer semester classes begin May 25, 2010.
Classes are open to newcomers all semester.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: 1st floor Education Bldg.
Childcare Provided for Ages: Birth-6th grade
You may purchase your curriculum at the CBC bookstore for approximately $25-$40.

For information, call (210) 253-5971 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Click here to register.

New Marriage Enrichment Class
I Promise - How Five Commitments Determine the Destiny of Your Marriage

If you take these five promises to heart, and offer them humbly to your spouse, you will not only build trust into your relationship, but you and your spouse can become the soulmates, lovers, and friends you always wanted to be. A great six-week class for married couples of all ages and stages.

Begins Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 6:15pm-7:30pm
Location: CBC
Childcare provided

Click here to register.

Widows Support | Top

Would you like to meet with other widows to lend support and encouragement to one another? Join this support group. Get together the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings of the month at 6:00pm for a potluck dinner in a private home or at a local restaurant.

For information, contact Cindy Graf at (210) 885-8031 or email cindygraf7@sbcglobal.net..

Cancer Care | Top

Call Pastoral Care for support when your life has been affected by cancer. We will connect you with others who have experienced the same challenges. They will pray and encourage you as you face all aspects of your journey.

For information, contact Rhonda Bauerlein at (210) 477-5186.

Spiritual Revitalization | Top

Come learn how the Word of God can help revitalize you. Using the Recovery Bible, you will gain hope and encouragement for walking free of the things that "so easily entangles us" (Hebrews 12:1). This is a co-ed group where you will be encouraged to be on the path God has for you.

Time: Saturday after Worship Service
Meeting Location: Portable 7B

For more information, contact us (210) 477-1741.

Boundaries with Kids | Top

Want to paint a happy future for your children? Start drawing the line today.

Boundaries with Kids by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, addresses the critical issues involved in learning when to say "Yes" and when to say "No" to help your children gain control of their lives.

For anyone in a parenting or teaching role, helping children learn responsibility is a key issue. From temper tantrums and attitude problems, to drugs and sex, learning limits and becoming responsible is a major part of growing up. This nine-week study will help you bring order to problematic family circumstances and guide even the most stable families into better ways of relating.

Winter/Spring semester classes begin January 26, 2010.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting Location: Portable 2B
Childcare available if pre-registered one week before class.
You may purchase the Boundaries with Kids book and participant's guide at the CBC bookstore or www.cloudtownsend.com.

For information, call (210) 477-5217 or email supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Pastoral Care | Top

Connect with our Support Group Team:
If you are interested in facilitating a support group along with other great leaders, please contact supportandrecovery@communitybible.com.

Kids' Club Requirements:
We provide Kids' Club childcare with one-week advance registration for all our support groups meeting on campus in the evenings for ages ranging from birth to 6th Grade.

Classes meeting during the day may have childcare for ages birth - 4 years. For information and registration, please call (210) 253-5971.