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If you would like more information on any ministry listed below, please use the Ministry Application Form to communicate your desires.


Pastoral Partners
nurtures relationships in small group care circles through regular telephone contact, emails, prayer, Sabbath morning greetings, etc. Training in nurturing and caring relationships is provided on a monthly basis.

Opportunities for involvement: Pastoral Partners training sessions, care circles, etc.

Ministry Coordinator: Pastor Tricia Treft


Marriage & Family Ministry
focuses on enriching relationships and strengthening bonds within marriages and families through education and counseling. This comprehensive ministry is administered through the professional services of psychiatrists, marriage and family counselors, social workers and pastors. Corollary ministries cover pre-marital and divorce recovery needs.

Opportunities for involvement: Marriage or family seminars, coping or recovery seminars, etc.

Ministry Coordinator: Dr. Akram Razzouk


Men's Ministry
supports and equips men in their roles as husbands, dads, professionals as well as in their personal growth as Christian disciples. Recognizing that men like to get together to "do things" rather than "just socialize," hands on activities as well as personal and professional development seminars and spiritual retreats are offered by experts and professionals in their fields.

Opportunities for involvement: Bible study groups, "How to" seminars, sports, networking, personal development, etc.

Ministry Coordinator: Steve Marks


Women's Ministry
encourages women in their roles at home, church and community by addressing their unique perspectives and their need to socialize and develop friendships with other women. Bible study groups, tea parties and prayer networks are just some of the many activities and programs sponsored by this ministry.

Opportunities for involvement: Bible study group, women's services, retreats, socials, etc.

Ministry Coordinator: Ivy Posada


Seniors Ministry
is an association of adults sixty years old and above that seeks to help its members develop wider circles of friendship, not just among this age group but also with youth. Through various programs, seminars and activities it seeks to address the unique spiritual, physical, psychological, social and emotional needs of empty-nesters and retirees and to be their voice in the larger church community.

Opportunities for involvement: Bible study group, mentoring, wellness seminars, field trips, etc.

Ministry Coordinator: Priscilla Lonser


Singles Ministry
provides Christian singles the opportunity to build relationships with other singles in a safe and comfortable environment that nurtures the spiritual as well as physical, the social as well as psychological, and the emotional as well as the mental aspects of Christian growth and development.

Opportunities for involvement: Bible study group, social events, book club, single parenting issues, etc.

Ministry Coordinator: Position Open


A.C.T.S. Ministry
is the place for young adults looking for heartfelt and relevant worship, nurturing relationships, and avenues to rediscover and live out their faith in new and meaningful ways. From the young adult Sabbath morning program to afternoon ministries and weekend camping trips, the opportunities are there to build new friendships and to grow stronger in Christ.

Opportunities for involvement: young adult Sabbath morning service, afternoon ministries, camping, etc.

Ministry Coordinator: Becki Wightman


Youth Ministry
seeks to pass on the torch of faith and love for God to the next generation of teenagers through teaching, mentoring, praying and getting involved with their lives. Opportunities for growth abound in Bible camps, Youth Sabbath School, weeks of spiritual emphasis and numerous fellowship activities. Please check out the Youth section for more information.

Opportunities for involvement: youth Sabbath School, Bible camp, afternoon ministries, etc.

Ministry Coordinator: Pastor Kenneth Parker


Children's Ministry
oversees the development of children through children's Sabbath Schools, Vacation Bible Schools, and special events designed especially for young ones. Because it encompasses so many sub-ministries, it has its own section on our website. Please check it out to see the exciting ministries that are available to meet your children's needs, or to find opportunities for your own involvement.

Opportunities for involvement: children's Sabbath Schools, Vacation Bible School, children's story, etc.

Ministry Coordinator: Shelley Maletin


Pathfinders Club
guides the development of adolescents and youth aged 10-16 years. Through various activities such as camping trips, marching drills, acquiring honor patches, and worship programs, young people are given the opportunity to learn basic life skills in a wide variety of disciplines to help them grow into well-rounded Christian disciples and productive citizens of our community.

Opportunities for involvement: Marching drill, honors, camping Bible study, etc.

Ministry Director: Walter Wollenberg


Eager Beaver/Adventurers Club
is an organization for children 6-9 years of age. Its mission is to give children a head start in developing Christ-like character traits that will guide and inspire them through the adventures of the Christian life journey. Because the children are so young, there is a greater need for parental involvement. It's not a sacrifice, it's an investment for eternity!

Opportunities for involvement: family programs, arts and crafts. camping, etc.

Ministry Co-Directors: Dawn Baker & Jan Pickett