COG Center For Ministerial Care

06/02/2026

Our official podcast, Pastoring on Purpose, presents a special episode on women's health, specifically focusing on the topic of menopause and its symptoms, effects, and treatments. Producer Ryan is joined by Ministerial Care team members Melinda Maness and Lisa Jones as they welcome family nurse practitioner Stacy Flowers to provide informed clinical insight into the topic.

Please note that this episode is a respectful discussion about a sensitive topic and includes clinical references to the female body that may be best suited for mature audiences.

Pastoring on Purpose presents a special episode on women's health, specifically focusing on the topic of menopause and its symptoms, effects, and treatments. Producer Ryan is joined by Ministerial Care team members Melinda Maness and Lisa Jones as they welcome family nurse practitioner Stacy Flowers...

06/02/2026

For those carrying more than anyone knows: God knows.

You are seen; You are loved.

05/29/2026

Psalm 56:3
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

Fear may knock, but it is trust who answers the door.
Lean into Him.

05/27/2026

“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength.”
Isaiah 40:31

Waiting is not wasted when God is in it.
Strength is growing even now.

05/27/2026

“ . . . he will restore you.”
1 Peter 5:10

This season is shaping you, not breaking you. What feels heavy now is not the end of the story.

Restoration is coming, and strength will follow.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we stand united in gratitude and remembrance before God and one another. In memory of the fallen, we honor lives given in service and hold their legacy close in our hearts.

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13

We give thanks for the courage and sacrifice of those who gave everything in service to our nation. Though their earthly race is finished, their legacy remains etched into the freedoms we enjoy and the lives they helped protect.

May the Lord bring comfort to those who grieve, peace to our nation, and enduring honor to the memory of His faithful servants who have gone before us.

05/22/2026

Philippians 4:13 reminds us that we never walk alone.
“I can do all things through Christ…”

Whatever today holds, step forward in faith knowing His strength goes with you.

05/20/2026

Some seasons feel heavy before the day even begins. Yet Scripture reminds us that God’s faithfulness is not exhausted by yesterday’s burdens or today’s uncertainty. His care is steady, present, and renewed each morning.

As you move through today, rest in the assurance that you do not walk alone. Grace for this moment has already been provided.

05/19/2026

Don't wake up on the wrong side of the internet! On episode 2 of our Social Media focus, Dr. Tim Maness continues his look at how social media can affect our lives in this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Producer Ryan joins him for this discussion and also shares a few ways social media is good for us!

Don't wake up on the wrong side of the internet! On episode 2 of our Social Media focus, Dr. Tim Maness continues his look at how social media can affect our lives in this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Producer Ryan joins him for this discussion and also shares a few ways social media is good for...

05/18/2026

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome…”

John 16:33