Care & Compassion
Our compassion ministry exists to provide love and support to people who are struggling with life’s most difficult challenges. At one time or another, we all need the help of others to see our way through a difficult time. Whether your struggle is physical, emotional, relational, or financial, we are here for you and want to help however we can.
Care & Compassion FAQ
How does Brookside Church support those going through challenging times or struggles?
At Brookside Church, we have a dedicated Care Ministry that provides intentional strategies for change to help individuals work through their struggles. Our Care Visits team is devoted to spreading love and care to those in need, while our Phone Call Team offers support and comfort to those facing difficult times. Additionally, prayer requests are shared weekly to our prayer team, who pray over them diligently
How can I get involved in the care ministry at Brookside Church?
You can get involved in the care ministry at Brookside Church by joining our dedicated teams such as the Care Visits, Bible Study Leaders, Phone Call Team, and Prayer Chain. These teams are committed to spreading love and care to those in need, providing support, and making a difference in the lives of others.
Serving Simply
Serving Simply is an amazing organization that strives to make a difference in the Fort Wayne community. Every Saturday night, they gather meals, clothes, and supplies to serve those in need. They make sure everyone is taken care of and that no one goes hungry or without the basic necessities of life. Brookside is proud to partner with Serving Simply and is dedicated to joining them in their mission on the first and fifth Saturday of every month.
Hope Alive
Hope Alive provides over 1,500 hours of affordable professional counseling each year, with two licensed therapists and several counseling interns. Our Residential Program serves about 50 women annually, offering professional counseling and a supportive community to help homeless women with mental health struggles rebuild their lives with hope and healing.
Brookside is proud to partner with Hope Alive financially as well as helping with facility needs on either a weekly or monthly basis.
FWCS
Study Connection is an award winning tutoring program of Fort Wayne Community Schools. Individuals are matched one-to-one with students who have been identified by their teachers as needing extra academic assistance. Pairs meet for one hour once a week during the school year. Students and tutors meet at the student's school during lunch. At the end of the hour, students return to their schools for dismissal, or are dismissed by an FWCS employee if tutoring takes place in a local school.
Brookside is proud to partner with FWCS in the Study Connection program as well as providing meals for families in need during the holiday season.
Hope's Harbor
Hope's Harbor takes care of families, so they can take care of their kids. It's a place where families can stay strong, stay refreshed, and stay close to their loved ones.
Brookside is proud to partner with Hope’s Harbor by volunteering each one day each week to provide meals for the guests.
The Yoders
Shawn and Julie Yoder serve with the Campus Ministry of CRU, reaching college students. Shawn leads the Mission Trip Finance Team, which sends 2,000 college students on more than 100 mission trips annually. Julie coaches CRU staff women in leadership development, coaching, support, and encouragement.
The Hirschelmans
Missionaries in Thailand, Bob and Stacy Hirschelman help lead Grace International School, the school primarily serves missionary kids in Thailand, a spiritually dark place where peace and forgiveness are needed.
The Mortons
Kent and Angie Morton are church planters in Albania. Church planting is difficult in Albania where the population is only half of one percent evangelical. The goal they have is to raise up an Albanian-led church that will last for generations.
Carol Pebley
Carol Pebley is a consultant with grammar and translation for Wycliffe Bible Translators in the Philippines. She is currently translating the Bible into Kagayanen.
Africa Church Planting
The Africa Church Planting Initiative began as an FEC initiative in 2019, establishing indigenous, multiplying, self-sustaining churches in rural areas of the southern region of Africa. Even though historically the gospel has spread in the urban areas of southern African countries, the rural areas still need churches that preach the true gospel and serve the people.
Sunday Morning Services: 9 & 11
Sunday Prayer Gathering: 1st of the month at 6:30p
Mission: Brookside builds Jesus-centered homes through healthy relationships, which result in Gospel-saturated communities.
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Brookside Church
6102 Evard Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9a - 3p
Phone
📞 (260) 485-9665 | 💬 (260) 250-4700
© 2026 Brookside Church | 501(c)(3) | All Rights Reserved | Liability | Privacy Policy | Photo Policy
Sunday Morning Services: 9 & 11
Sunday Prayer Gathering: 1st of the month at 6:30p
Mission: Brookside builds Jesus-centered homes through healthy relationships, which result in Gospel-saturated communities.
Connect
Brookside Church
6102 Evard Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9a - 3p
Phone
📞 (260) 485-9665 | 💬 (260) 250-4700
© 2026 Brookside Church | 501(c)(3) | All Rights Reserved | Liability | Privacy Policy | Photo Policy