Caring as a Team
No matter who contacts you—a senior pastor, associate pastor, or parish associate—please know they do so on behalf of the entire pastoral team and the whole church. Each week, our staff shares prayer concerns and pastoral updates to stay informed and united in our care for you.
Given our church's size (600+ members) and the number of pastors, it's not always possible for each pastor to personally respond to every situation. But that doesn't mean your need isn't important. As Rev. Tony Campolo once said: “You don't want to be that sick!” We are a team, and we respond together.
CONTACT PASTORAL CARE
Phone: 912-638-2220 x 8
Emergency Protocol
For after-hours or weekend emergencies, please email pastoral care or call the church office and select Option 8 to be connected to the pastor on call. You’ll reach Pastor Rachel, Pastor Nadine, or Pastor Whit.
Common Questions About Pastoral Care
Did we know?
Sometimes we hear, “No one visited me,” only to learn we weren’t aware you were in the hospital or in crisis. Please let us know directly—don’t assume someone else already has.
Did someone else reach out?
A staff member or lay leader may be the first to respond, especially if they know you well. They care deeply too, and often serve as the front lines of pastoral care.
Was the need shared clearly?
If you mentioned something in a quick hallway conversation or during a busy moment, it might not have registered as a request for care. If something was missed, we welcome the opportunity to talk and make it right.
Emergencies & Time Away
Our pastors are available 24/7 for true emergencies. If a life-threatening or critical situation arises and the church is informed, someone will respond as soon as possible. That said, pastors and staff are also human beings who need rest and sabbath time. During vacations and days off, we ask that you refrain from contacting them directly and trust that another pastor will be available to help.
Care Ministries
Pastoral Care
Pastors are committed and trained to being with persons in times of challenge. The pastors at SSPC would like to hear from members when life changes occur and to pray, listen, and to help make sense of these changes and find a way forward. Members are welcome to let us know of both joys and concerns. This is part of knitting ourselves together as the household of God and offering Christian care.
Help Us Care for One Another
We are blessed to be a growing church! If you feel called to be part of the pastoral care network—visiting, praying, preparing meals, or helping in other ways—we’d love to hear from you.