Opportunities to Serve
1. Next Generation Church
Recently Shadow Cross launched what is called the “next generation church”. All followers of Jesus Christ whether single or married desire to be 'agents of life change,' that is, people who impact other people's lives in a Christ-like manner because their lives have been transformed by Christ. If you would like to be involved in this next generation outreach, please contact Jamie Page at pastorjamie.scc(at)gmail.com, or call (630) 337-7996. Or you may contact Dr. Mark Inman at 847-697-4111, or 573-579-8143.
2. Volunteer in Missions Through
A. World Changers
Click on this link and learn how you can become involved in world changers.
http://worldchangers.studentz.com/site/c.ejINI6PNKoG/b.362941/k.FBC7/About_World_Changers.htm
B. Local Missions and Mission Trips to Mexico, Africa, or Baltimore Maryland
Missions can be done through with people through relationships, through sharing Christ, or traveling. Is God calling you to go beyond the normal, to reach out to the community and the world? Then missions are the place for YOU! Psalm 46:10 says "Be still or cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." For many of us, it is a daily struggle to get quiet. Our lives are busy from the moment we wake up to the time we lay our head down at night. Our desire at FVBA is to help you in your relationship with Christ. More than anything, we want your life to exalt God. It is a journey and if our ministry can help you in any way, please contact a member of the FVBA missions committee, Richard Quick at rquick(at)att.net. If you have a heart for missions, then you will want to connect with either Richard Quick at the email address above or Dr. Mark Inman @ 815-784-9098 or 573-579-8143 today!
3. Small Groups
A. Singles Sunday Nights
Start a Singles Sunday Nights group and open it to all singles in your area inviting them to join you.Talk with your church staff about ways to promote your group. Also, you might talk to someone in your church who would be willing to open their home to host the group. There are a lot of possibilities. Talk it up in your church, at work, and everywhere. Don’t wait! Do this TODAY!
B. Request a Small Group
If you would like to connect with a Small Group, we’d love to help! Please take a few moments to and fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Soon you will be contacted by a leader in our Small Group Ministry who can help you find a group that will work for you! Note: If you are not a registered Web site user, you will be prompted to log into the site before you can request a group.
4. Plant A Church!
I am single! There is NO WAY I can start a church! Follow the Apostle Paul’s ministry. How many churches did he start? God used him, can He not use you, too? Check out the resources below by using the link provided.
www.namb.net/site/c.9qKILUOzEpH/b.224418/k.BBF4/Your_One_Stop_Shop_for_Church_Planting.htm
5. Distaster Relief: Get a Group of your friends together and use your Spring Break to Help Others through Disaster Relief
Fox Valley Baptist Association in cooperation with the North American Mission Board and the Illinois Baptist State Association leaders has taken the lead in organizing Southern Baptists to respond to disasters. They contribute manpower, ministry, and financial help during floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, earthquakes, and urban disasters. FVBA uses Disaster Relief donations for meeting human needs as a priority. While the physical needs of those touched by disaster, FVBA is also committed to meeting the spiritual needs by sharing the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Contact: Richard Quick @ 815-444-8031.
6. Start and Grow A Great Commission Prayer Ministry
Everywhere you look signs point to this fact—God is calling His people to heartfelt prayer. As believers answer this divine call to prayer, two things begin to happen. First, God’s people begin to return to Him in revival. Second, the church begins to be reclaimed as a house of prayer for all the nations (see Mark 11:17). A Great Commission Prayer Ministry will provide a way for churches to become houses of prayer with a passion for the lost. To learn more about how you can start a prayer ministry in your church click on the link below.
Great Commission Prayer Strategy