Shepherding Ministries
Adoption and Orphan Care
Join others in providing leadership through education, coaching and support for this community of believers.Contact Teresa George (556-6808).
Benevolence
Do you have a heart for those less fortunate? Join other Providence members as they work with those who have pressing needs for financial assistance with food, utilities, clothing and other concerns.Contact Larry Gilson (larry@pray.org) (326-3000)
Cup of Cold Water
Do you enjoy helping others in need? This ministry connects people who have practical skills (carpentry, appliance repair, transportation, etc.) with others who have a need for those specific skills.Contact Jim Maas (877-0858)
Empty Arms
Join with others who are mourning either a miscarriage or stillbirth in their family.Contact Kelly Hogan (341-0918)
Flock Leaders
Lead a small, home group of 5 to 20 people in prayer, study and friendship. Open to those who desire to lead or host a small group. Flock group leaders are trained, and groups are helped to form.Contact Becky Estes (becky@pray.org) (326-3000)
God's Recycled Blessings
This ministry matches people in need of household items with those who have useable, workable household items they would like to donate.Contact Jim Maas (877-0858)
Hospital Ministry Team
Minister to families in the congregation through hospital visitation and home follow-up.Contact Larry Gilson (larry@pray.org) (326-3000)
Marriage and Family Ministry
Join others with a passion to promote and to encourage strong and effective marriages and families.Contact Bob Stancil (bob@pray.org) (326-3000)
Marriage Mentors
Mature, experienced couples are needed to encourage other couples in developing strong marriages by sharing what God has taught them.Contact Bob Stancil (bob@pray.org) (326-3000)
Martha Ministry
Provide meals to grieving Providence families during the times of death in their immediate families. Contact Becky Estes (326-3000).Contact Becky Estes (becky@pray.org) (326-3000)
Member Assimilaton Team
Providence typically trains 200 to 250 prospective members each year. The member assimilation team provides leadership and assistance for the new member training process.Contact Bob Stancil (bob@pray.org) (326-3000)
Specialty Group Leaders
Lead a small group of five to 20 people in a special area of study, prayer and friendship.Contact Becky Estes (becky@pray.org) (326-3000)
Stephen Ministry
Training for caregivers begins September 26. Call Brochures are available on the Shepherding Ministries information board in the welcome center lobby.Contact Susan Roeger (847-4218)