Ministries

After-School Tutoring Programs (Math, Science, Reading, etc.)

Purpose: Support academic success and foster Christian mentorship among youth.
Target Group: Elementary to high school students in the community.

Structure:
Operate 2–3 days per week after school (3:30–6:00 PM).

Group students by grade level or subject.

Include snack, prayer, and tutoring blocks.

Volunteer Needs:
Educators or trained volunteers for each subject.

Program coordinator.
Greeters/security for child safety.

Resources:
Whiteboards, computers, textbooks, manipulatives, reading books.

Curriculum-aligned materials.

Additional Ideas:
Include Bible-based moral lessons or short devotionals weekly.

Structure:
Operate 2–3 days per week after school (3:30–6:00 PM).

Group students by grade level or subject.

Include snack, prayer, and tutoring blocks.

Volunteer Needs:
Educators or trained volunteers for each subject.

Program coordinator.

Greeters/security for child safety.

Resources:
Whiteboards, computers, textbooks, manipulatives, reading books.

Curriculum-aligned materials.

Additional Ideas:
Include Bible-based moral lessons or short devotionals weekly.

Purpose: Help immigrants integrate and thrive through English acquisition in a loving Christian environment.
Target Group: French and Haitian Creole-speaking adults or teens.
Structure:

Weekly classes (1–2 sessions per week).

Beginner and intermediate levels.

Include conversation practice, reading, and writing.
Volunteer Needs:

ESL-certified teachers or bilingual volunteers.

Translators (Creole/French).

Childcare workers (if adults attend).
Resources:

ESOL curriculum (Cambridge, Ventures, or free resources).

Bilingual Bibles (optional).
Faith Integration:

Open/close classes with prayer.

Use scripture for reading exercises when appropriate (e.g. John 3:16).

Faith-based health and wellness training
(Adults, seniors, and youth)

Purpose: Promote physical health and Christian community; body as a temple (1 Corinthians 6:19–20).
Target Group: All ages – separate programs for adults, seniors, and youth.
Structure:

2–3 sessions per week.

Combine fitness (e.g., cardio, strength, flexibility) with prayer and wellness talks.

Optional: nutrition workshops, weight loss support.
Volunteer Needs:

Certified fitness instructors or experienced trainers.

Health professionals for nutrition.
Resources:

Mats, weights, water, sound system.

Medical release forms and attendance tracking.
Scripture Focus:

1 Corinthians 9:27 – "I discipline my body and keep it under control..."

Purpose: Spirit-led prayer for local needs and global outreach; strengthen spiritual foundations.
Target Group: Mature believers with intercessory calling.
Structure:

Weekly in-person or virtual meetings.

Organized by prayer topics: local families, schools, missions, nations, persecuted church.
Volunteer Needs:

Prayer leaders and intercessors.

Tech support for Zoom/online meetings.
Resources:

Prayer request system (online or written).

Scripture-based prayer guides.
Scriptures:

2 Chronicles 7:14; James 5:16; 1 Timothy 2:1.

Purpose: Reflect Christ’s compassion by feeding those in need and restoring dignity.
Target Group: Homeless individuals in local communities.
Structure:

Weekly/monthly meals (e.g. park outreach, mobile van, church meals).

Include hygiene kits, clothing, prayer.
Volunteer Needs:

Cooking team, servers, evangelists, security.

Transportation and cleanup crew.
Resources:

Portable tables, tents, takeaway containers.

Bibles, tracts, prayer team.
Scripture:

Matthew 25:35 – “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…”

Purpose: Provide ongoing food support to families, coupled with spiritual nourishment.
Target Group: Low-income families, unemployed, elderly.
Structure:

Monthly or bi-weekly food pantry.

Offer prayer, short devotional, or invitation to church.
Volunteer Needs:

Sorting team, drivers, greeters, prayer team.

Data collection/registration team.
Resources:

Food bank partnership.

Bags/boxes, refrigeration units, gospel literature.
Scriptures:

Isaiah 58:10 – “If you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul…”

Purpose: Provide mental, emotional, and spiritual health support with biblical principles.
Target Group: Individuals, couples, youth in crisis or in need of support.
Structure:

Appointment-based sessions (individual or group).

Licensed Christian counselors or pastoral counselors.
Volunteer Needs:

Licensed professionals (LPC, LCSW, etc.), or professional with Master's in Counseling.

Intake/admin volunteers.
Resources:

Confidential intake forms, private rooms, referral list for advanced care.
Scriptures:

Proverbs 11:14 – “Where there is no guidance, a people fall…”

Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…”

Purpose: Equip believers for ministry, leadership, and deeper walk with Christ.
Target Group: New believers, future ministers, leaders.
Structure:

Multi-level curriculum: Foundations, Theology, Spiritual Gifts, Leadership.

Weekly classes over 6–12 weeks.
Volunteer Needs:

Experienced teachers/pastors.

Mentors and small group leaders.
Resources:

Bible, discipleship guides, spiritual gifts assessments.

Certification at completion.
Scriptures:

2 Timothy 2:2; Matthew 28:19–20.