Bear Valley Church (BVC) is not a "come and sit" kind of place, but instead, a "go and serve" kind of place.
Our pastors do not exist to "do the ministry" but to equip and encourage people to go out into the world
as a minister of the gospel (Ephesians 4:11-13). God through His Spirit has given every follower of Christ a
special ability or talent. God's intention is for all of us to exercise that spiritual gift He has given us.
"There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.
There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.
There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each
one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good."
1 Corinthians 12:4-7
Because every follower of Jesus is a minister, BVC wants to encourage you to join us in reaching our community,
city and world for Jesus. Church should be a team effort not a spectator sport.
We have many opportunities for ministry, both to serve, and to be served.
Home Based Ministries happen within the walls of Bear Valley Church, and
include things like counseling, choir, youth ministries, etc.
Target Ministries are specific outreach ministries that take place outside
the walls of BVC and seek to target the lost of our community, city and the world.
BVC supports many
missionaries. We encourage you to get involved,
either in an existing ministry, or with one that is burdening your heart.
We try to make starting ministries at BVC simple. Too many hoops discourage creative thinking and rob people
of their enthusiasm. All you need to do to start a ministry is get approval from one of the pastors. Don't
expect our pastors to recruit people or lead the charge. They will help you get any training you may need and
cheer you on. Jim Walters would be a good place to start.
It is important at BVC to maintain a simple organization that maximizes ministry by keeping
responsibility and authority tied together. Committees are very good at doing three things:
consuming people's time in meetings, stifling creativity, and slowing progress. What they are
not good at is promoting new ministry ideas, giving permission, and empowering people to do
what they need to do for the kingdom of God. So at BVC if you are given the responsibility
to do a ministry task, you also have the authority to carry out your ministry without having
to deal with the bureaucracy of a committee. Where there is responsibility there is authority.
We offer many options for you and your family to grow spiritually as well as to serve here at our home base.
ADULTS
SINGLE ADULTS
- "Second Wind" (ages 25-35)
- "Single Purpose" Sunday morning class (all ages)
- Bible studies / Small groups
- Service & Mission opportunities
- Activities & Retreats
- Team of trained counselors
- Pre-marital Counseling
- Marriage Counseling
- Personal Growth
- Support groups
- Jr. & Sr. High Sunday classes
- Mid-week youth groups
- Service & Mission opportunities
- Youth Choir
- Fun events & Retreats
Bear Valley Church responds to needs outside our home base through specific Target Group ministries.
Opportunities for you to serve include the following:
All of these opportunities represent outreach ministries led by or supported by our members. To be
involved, call the leader listed for that ministry.
