Ministries, Education and Member Involvement
| Leadership Training for Christ | Leadership Training for Christ is an organization designed to stimulate and encourage spiritual, mental, and social growth among young men and women in grades three through twelve. Its mission is to achieve this growth by developing skills in leadership, bible knowledge and Christian servanthood. Skill development in each of these areas will be accomplished through participation in a variety of individual and group events. These events will take place within the context of a wholesome and supportive environment designed for the purpose of fostering enthusiasm and developing Christian leadership among the participants. See the Heart of America LTC website, http://www.hoaltc.org for specific event information, or contact the church office find out how you can participate at Fairview Road. |
| Crossfire Campus Ministry | Crossfire Campus Ministry is a service dedicated to meeting the needs of college students, who are at a vital stage in their personal journey. The Fairview Family achieves this aim by learning what their individual needs are, and working to meet those needs in tandem with spiritual guidance. Some of the events planned include sporting events, ice cream outings, devotionals, and help with dorm move-ins. For more information on the campus ministry, or to get involved, see our College Students page. |
| Wednesday Night for the Master | Wednesday Night for the Master is an outreach and encouragement ministry, that builds relationships with non-members in an attempt to share Christ, and relationships among ourselves to help bond us together as a family. The ministry is seasonal, and usually meets for a few months at a time, after which our regular Wednesday night bible classes resume. Some of the specific works including in WNFTM are visiting people, writing cards, prayer groups, service projects, kids' activities, and meal preparation. To find out more about WNFTM, wait for information to be announced in the Family Focus church bulletin, or contact Brian Hajicek at (573) 445-2213. |
| Counseling | Counseling is available by appointment. This service is open to church members as well as others in the community. When you visit the counselor, you can expect a listening ear, conversation, confidentiality, prayer, an atmosphere of love and acceptance, problem solving and hope. There is no charge for this service. Call the church office at (573) 445-2213 or speak to Ann Forsee for more information. |
| Member Education Plan |
Our Elders have communicated an expectation that each member of the body participate in Bible study and be nourished with a healthy diet of God’s word. It is the Elders’ expectation that we know who we are as a body of Christ in Columbia. It is their expectation that we not only grow individually in Christ, but also that we grow together, as a body. It is the desire of our Elders to make Christ’s concerns our concerns. To that end, the education committee has put together a three year education plan, that began in September 2005 and is ongoing. For more information on our education program, visit our Bible Classes page. |