Want to grow personally and spiritually? --get involved! We believe every member is a minister.  Each of us is called to ministry by how we live and by involvement in service.  Get involved!

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University Church at Purdue is involved in the following volunteer ministries and service projects:


Missions and Ministries at University Church:

Administration Ministries - Behind-the-scenes ministries that help the church function effectively each day. Helpful gifts for serving these ministries: Administration, Discernment, Giving, Helps/Service, Leadership, Wisdom

For Service, Missions & Outreach Opportunities please contact: TJ Jenney

Office Team- Please see Rohini Dhand or TJ Jenney

Receptionists, Mailing Preparation, Newsletter

Communication Ministries - Ministries to inform, encourage, and spread the message of Christ to the Church and community.

Helpful gifts for serving these ministries: Administration, Teaching, Evangelism, Knowledge, Leadership, Helps/Service, Creative Communication

PRODUCTION Ministry (Sound, lights, staging, media)  

Broadcast Ministry-Be a DJ for Spiritfire web radio  

Newsletter Publication Ministry

Publicity & Advertising Ministry

Photography & Videography Ministry

OUTREACH Ministry- inviting others

Community Ministries - Connecting U Church with the community and the community with U Church, by participating in events, providing ministry support, and inviting the public into the church

Helpful gifts for serving these ministries: Helps/Service, Counseling, Hospitality, Evangelism, Mercy, Encouragement, Discernment

Habitat for Humanity-Help build homes for the needy Habitat Work Day, http://www.habitat.org/

Lafayette Urban Ministry (L.U.M.) Help feed the homeless or provide childcare for the needy, or volunteer to staff the homeless shelter.

Food Finders-Share your canned goods with the needy.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner- Help feed the needy and find the true spirit of Thanksgiving.

YWCA Women's Shelter-We will be working to purchase gifts for children in the shelter. http://dcwi.com/~ywca/

Trinity Mission-Helping rehab people gain a whole new life

Congregational Care Ministries - Caring ministries to meet the needs of U Church's congregation for support, encouragement, and physical assistance.

Helpful gifts for serving these ministries: Shepherding, Counseling, Mercy, Evangelism, Discernment, Encouragement, Wisdom

 
 Peer Ministry-be a peer minister touching others by being a listening ear and sharing prayer

Care Group Leadership

Letter writing ministry

 

Connections Ministries - Opportunities for people to connect with one another and to the life and work of U Church.

Helpful gifts for serving these ministries: Shepherding · Mercy · Helps/Service · Discernment · Evangelism · Hospitality · Encouragement · Counseling

 
CCF Fellowship Ministry (Campus Christian Fellowship) Help students enjoy fun and exciting activities and build Christian friendships.

Hospitality Ministries - Ministries of hospitality and caring to help guests feel welcome and encourage their return.

Helpful gifts for serving these ministries: Hospitality · Helps/Service  · Encouragement  · Mercy  · Evangelism  · Shepherding

Hospitality Team-Help set up hospitality table Sunday morning

Worship Hosts & Greeters-welcome people to worship and answer offer information on ministries and activities 

Missions Ministries - Ministries to minister to the needs of the wider world.

Helpful gifts for serving these ministries: Giving · Craftsmanship · Helps/Service · Discernment · Leadership · Wisdom

Spring Break Missions Trip-Help organize and lead an awesome trip to help build homes for the needy with Habitat for Humanity as well as other fun and exciting activities.

Esther Kanyago-Esther is our adopted child from Uganda. Your letter could make her day so much brighter.

Helping Hands Ministry (Indianapolis) Help needy, disadvantaged children with studies, mentoring relationships, and fun.

Jesus People Shelter http://www.jpusa.org/

Justice Issues Ministry (help others stay informed and act on issues of justice)  

Summer Urban Ministry-Summer Companies-work in needy areas helping others and get paid.

The Pilgrimage Educational Seminar & Hotel Center-In Washington, D.C. work with the poor and learn how you can do more http://www.thepilgrimage.com/

Target Earth-Take care of the planet God entrusted us with!
http://www.targetearth.org/

Property Ministries - Ministries to keep Central’s properties well-maintained, safe, functional, and inviting.

Helpful gifts for serving these ministries: Giving · Craftsmanship · Helps/Service · Discernment · Leadership · Wisdom

Property Committee-Help give direction and supervision to maintaining the building and grounds and develop strategies for maximizing the use of the building and grounds for ministry.

Building & Grounds Ministry Team:

Clean Team-Help the custodians keep the building and grounds clean and inviting.

Landscape Team-Help keep the grounds beautiful and inviting.

 

Teaching & Discipleship Ministries - Ministries to help believers of all ages grow in their knowledge and faith in Christ.

Helpful gifts for serving these ministries: Wisdom · Creative Communication · Shepherding · Leadership · Teaching · Encouragement · Evangelism · Knowledge

Bible Study Leader

Quest Team Leader-help plan an exciting and meaningful retreat for college students. 

Care Group Leader-help lead CARE groups.

 

Women's Ministries - Oversee vision and direction for ministries to the women of Central and the Lafayette community.

Helpful gifts for serving these ministries: Shepherding · Leadership · Helps/Service  · Hospitality · Mercy · Encouragement · Counseling

Women's Small Group Leaders

Women's Care Group Leaders

 



U Church members helping on a Habitat for Humanity Project

Worship and Music Ministries - Ministries supporting the congregation’s worship celebrations of the Christian faith.

Helpful gifts for serving these ministries: Creative Communication · Intercession  · Leadership  · Giving  · Faith  · Teaching  · Knowledge  · Prophecy

Summer Camp Counselor Positions Also available.

WORSHIP Coordination Ministry- help coordinate hosts, offering assistants,  and scripture readers

WORSHIP Music Team-help lead the congregation in inspiring and meaningful worship. 

Help the Hungry  with just a click! Just click on the web site and corporate sponsors, in the name of goodwill, will donate food to help feed the hungry
http://www.thehungersite.com/

“Jesus said, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life.”  John 14.6

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