Ministries
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Bible Studies/Small Groups
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Throughout the week many Bible studies meet at various times and locations.
The church office will be glad to put you in touch with a study that meets
your needs, whether you are a new seeker or long-time Bible student. |
Campus Ambassadors
http://www.osu.orst.edu/groups/ambassadors
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Our College
Ministry, known as CA, is committed to helping college young people be
successful at winning their friends to Christ through outreach,
discipleship, and leadership training. Call Jeff Harris or Jason
Pittman at 754-7211 for more information. |
Children
"Family life is the most influential factor in the formation, interpretation and support of children's faith in God." --C. Elise Nelson
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We as a church family wish to offer our support to parents as they encourage their children's spiritual growth and character development. Our children's ministries provide children with opportunities to learn and apply biblical principles to their lives. Our programs include:
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Youth Groups
Youth
ministry at First Baptist Church exists to develop students who know Christ and
seek to make Him known to their world. Our strategy for both junior
high/middle school (Sky High) and high school (FLEX) is to provide a variety of
opportunities and experiences so that all students can be ministered to at their
level of spiritual interest. Our ministry is targeted at three levels:
Outreach, Growth and Ministry training.
Music
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The music ministry is open to all who would like to share their musical gifts in worship. Whatever your level or type of musical ability, there are opportunities for you. Some of our current groups include the Praise Team, Sanctuary Choir, and Youth Choir.
Our drama ministry is also open to those who
would like to share their gifts of ministry through drama. |
Missions
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We currently support 33
missionary couples or individuals on five continents around the world with
roughly 22 percent of our budget. Some home missionaries serve U.S.
and international students at OSU. Some reach out to children,
homeless or elderly people. Others serve in Latin, African, Hindu,
Muslim and Buddhist contexts. Many of those who serve Jesus Christ
as full-time missionaries are from our own congregation.
Several times a year,
the Missions Board sponsors weekend mini-conferences to highlight the
activities of our missionaries and allow the church family several
opportunities in different venues a chance to stay in touch with our
missionaries and learn more about their ministries. Pictures of our
missionaries, along with their prayer letters, are available in the church
lobby. Our Missions Board also supports many short-term
missionaries each summer. We are working to best serve the church body,
our missionaries and our Lord, focusing our energies, resources and
talents in strategic ways for the Messiah's glory. |
Women's Ministries
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The purpose of Women's Ministries is to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of women of all ages and backgrounds. Throughout the year various special activities are planned such as: Women's Retreat, Christmas Cocoa, Mentoring, and Women's Camp. |