CareGroup Ministries

CareGroup Ministries

CareGroup Ministries provide mentorship during a difficult season in life.

These groups are designed to point a person to Christ, as we know that Jesus heals hurts, offers hope, & brings the change that satisfies our souls. We want to help connect you to God and a healthy family for growth spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.

The following groups are available for fall (Aug-Dec) & winter (Jan-May) sessions. Child care is provided for most.


R3 (Redeemed-Restored-Renewed)

Monday Nights // 6:30 to 8 p.m. // Meets year-round in the Cafe area at eFree.

R3 (Redeemed-Restored-Renewed) is a safe place for men and women seeking to find support for any hangup, habit or addiction that is holding them back from enjoying life as a Christian.
Contact Number: 308-237-5968

Need long term addiction recovery?

Contact: Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands
(402) 228-5868 (Center) | (402) 250-2628 (Cell)


Grief Share

Monday Nights // 6:30 to 8 p.m. // Meets during the Fall and Winter semesters in 2023 - 2024 in the East Meeting Room, formerly Rm. 109, near the East Entrance at eFree.

Grief Share is a weekly support group designed to support you through the pain and experience of losing a loved one.

Divorce Care

Monday Nights // 6:30 to 8 p.m. // Meets during the Fall and Winter (2023-24) in the Yellow Room downstairs in the Lower Level at eFree.

DivorceCare is 13-week DVD series (featuring some of the nation’s top Christian counselors and pastors) focused on divorce and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective.

Led by Glenn & Nancy Epley
Contact Number: 308-29.-1952


DC4K – Divorce Care for Kids

Monday Nights // 6:30 to 8 p.m. // Meets during the Fall (Aug. to Dec.) 2022 only. In the Helping Hands Room downstairs in the Lower Level at eFree.

DC4K provides support and encouragement for children 5-12 yrs of age who are experiencing the trauma of parents’ divorce.Divorce Care

Blended Families

Monday Nights // 6:30 to 8 p.m. // Meets during the Fall (Aug. to Dec.) in the Green Room downstairs in the Lower Level at eFree.

Blended families is a 9 week DVD series featuring 18 successful step-families who share their experiences in growing a healthy marriage and family. Be a part of this group that seeks to offer support for navigating the unique challenges & dynamics of a step family.

Contact Number: 308-237-5958

Hope & Healing Coach

Feeling “stuck?” Hope & Healing coaches are ready to walk with you through a difficult season of life, with the goal of helping you move from ‘surviving to thriving’. In this short-term ministry, a coach will offer prayer support, knowledge of helpful resources, and will strive to help you connect to a healthy CareGroup or LifeGroup community. A Coaching match may be made after meeting with the Care Ministry Director or a Pastor.

hopeandhealing@kearneyefree.com // 308-237-5958 (Church Office)

Visitation Ministry

If you or someone you know are hospitalized and would like a visit from a pastor in the Kearney-area, please call the church office (308) 237-5968 to let us know. With HIPPA laws, information on patients in the hospital is available on a limited basis.

John Fowler // johnf@kearneyefree.com // 308-237-5968 (Church office)
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