COMMUNITY
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
Fair Grove, Missouri
SERVANT
LEADERS
We serve because God has designed us and called us to do good works. Scripture teaches that Jesus didn’t come to be served, but to serve others and to give His life for us (Matthew 20:28).
As Christians, our goal is to be more like Jesus; to reflect Him in our everyday lives.
There are always opportunities to serve in the church and in our communities, here are just a few ways you can get involved.
GREET TEAM
If you love people or love to serve, the Greet Team is your team. Whether parking, greeting, serving coffee or ushering, you help welcome our guests to make sure they have a great experience.
CSBC KIDS
We are a church that is passionate about teaching our kids to follow Jesus. If you have a desire to see kids learn and grow in their faith, consider how you can serve by volunteering in our Children & Family Ministry. This can range from volunteering in the nursery, to teaching in a classroom setting. Contact our Children's Ministry directors if you want to know how you can help!
MENTOR
For those who have grown in their spiritual maturity and established a foundation in Jesus, it is your responsibility to teach and train others in their faith. At Community we have multiple discipleship opportunities, as well as teaching & preaching the Word with guidance from seasoned church leaders.
MUSIC & MEDIA
If you have musical or media talents, this team is for you. Each week singers, musicians, and media volunteers serve to create an engaging and meaningful worship service. Our worship team desires to lead the congregation into deeper worship, bringing God's people together to praise Him in unity.
FACILITY
One of the greatest ways we can serve our guests and members is by making each service safe and secure. We also want to create a pleasant atmosphere by giving attention to every detail. Whether it's housekeeping, maintenance, gardening, or other forms of taking care of our church building, help is always welcomed!
OUTREACH
We are a church with a desire to reach people in our community and beyond with the message of the gospel. If you have a desire to share the gospel and see lives changed, consider how you can be involved. We have outreach locally, nationally, and internationally.
COMMUNITY CARES
At Community, we recognize that we are apart of an even larger body of beleivers. As Christians, we are in this together and we want to support other churches and organizations who are working to further God's kingdom. A large focus we have at CSBC is caring about kids - all kids. This is why we partner with local ministries and encourage our members to get involved both in and outside of the church by volunteering thier time, talents and offering.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to care for and serve the fatherless and abused children in our community. CSBC is helping interested members connect with ministries and organizations who serve orphans and children in need. We pray God stirs your heart to catch His passion for the fatherless.
CONSIDER HOW YOU CAN HELP A CHILD
Victim Center
Provide victims with support, comfort and resources during the aftermath of a crime – requires two time periods per month to be on-call from home during evenings and weeks.
To learn more, visit www.thevictimcenter.com
Harmony House
Provides services to the survivors of domestic violence - required time depends on the volunteer opportunities available.
To learn more, visit www.myharmonyhouse.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs up children facing adversity with professionally screened kind, caring, and fun adults. We put these friendships together and professionally support them for at least a year.
To learn more, visit www.bigbro.com
Good News Club
Fruitland Road Baptist Church heads up this after school program for Fair Grove Schools, teaching children about Christ - requires two hours per week during the school year. Call 417.759.7217to get involved.
CASA
Advocating for children in foster care - requires 5-10 hours per month.
To learn more, visit www.casaswmo.org
Missouri Baptist Children's Home
Respite Care - providing short term care as needed.
Foster Care - providing a temporary loving home for children in need.
Adoption - opening your heart and home to children in need of a forever family.
To learn more, visit www.mbch.org
Foster Adopt Connect/Sammy’s Window
Our office in Springfield, MO, houses team members from a wide variety of programs including prevention, intervention, and support services. Our Sammy’s Window clothing closet and food panty also makes deliveries to foster families in neighboring communities, ensuring they have what they need to parent well.
To learn more, visit https://www.fosteradopt.org/locations/springfield/
Ambassadors for Children
An outreach ministry of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks, working to restore dignity to local youth in foster care. Their services include: Kids Closet Boutique, Foster Support, Prom Closet, Christmas. AFC needs volunteers to assist in mobile clothing distributions and with inventory and to assist guests with selecting items.
To learn more, visit https://ccozarks.org/programs/ambassadors-for-children/
Cherish Kids
Cherish Kids collaborates and partners with local and state agencies as well as community groups to make a difference in the lives of children. They have a three-fold mission:
Raising awareness of the needs of children in crisis locally, statewide, and around the world,
Offering resources to families and individuals by providing credible information and guidance,
Providing support by assisting children in crisis with essential needs and providing financial, emotional, and spiritual support to families and individuals in their effort to foster and adopt.
To learn more, visit https://adoption.com/cherish-kids-an-organization-making-a-difference/
The Village: Foster/Adoption Ministry
Sons and Daughters Adoption and Foster Care Ministry is a place for families and individuals answering the call to adopt, foster, or those who want to help support others who are fostering or adopting.
We welcome those that are considering adoption, those who are waiting in process, or those that have completed the adoption process domestically, internationally, or through kinship placement. We also welcome those who have fostered or are currently fostering children.