OUTREACH MINISTRY

Q: How can I get involved with the Outreach Ministry?

Getting involved is simple! You can start by expressing your interest to the outreach ministry team [ SERVE Form ], signing up for our newsletter, browsing our partner ministries list, or attending an informational meeting. We welcome everyone willing to contribute their time, skills, and heart to serving others.

Q: Are there opportunities for the entire family to get involved in outreach activities?

Yes, many of our outreach activities are designed to be family-friendly, allowing people of all ages to participate. We believe in the power of serving together as a family to make a positive impact on the community.

Q: How is the Outreach Ministry funded, and how can I contribute?

Outreach is funded through the general fund of Woodcreek Church, under the stewardship of the elders and outreach pastor. In order to give to an individual cause or ministry, give directly to them through their website.

Redeeming where you live, work, and play

We desire to extend a circle of divine compassion, truth, and mercy of Jesus from our homes outward to the ends of the earth.

We demonstrate God’s love in tangible ways with his peace, presence, and power. The measure of our compassion lies not in our service to those on the margins but in our willingness to see ourselves in kinship with them. We seek nothing short of shalom, the flourishing and welfare of our city, and to see God’s world along with all that he has made become as He intended it to be. At Woodcreek Church, our heart for service extends through seven key Areas of Engagement in our Outreach Ministry. We believe in the transformative power of God's work, not only in our lives but also in the lives we touch. As you consider where to direct your passion, time, and talents, we invite you to join us in prayer, asking where God might be leading you to make a tangible difference.

Have questions? Check out our Outreach Ministry FAQ

The Outreach Ministry’s goal is to equip disciples of Jesus to redeem the places they live, work, and play into outposts of the Kingdom of Heaven.

“And the master said to the servant,
‘Go out to the highways and hedges
and compel people to come in,
that my house may be filled.”
Luke 14:23, ESV

Why is Outreach Ministry important to the church?

Outreach Ministry embodies the church's call to serve and love others as Jesus taught. It is crucial for connecting the church with the wider community and demonstrating the tangible love of God. Through outreach, the church fulfills its mission to spread hope, provide support, and foster spiritual growth both locally and globally.

How can I get involved with the Outreach Ministry?

Are there opportunities for the entire family to get involved in outreach activities?

How is the Outreach Ministry funded, and how can I contribute?

7 Areas of Engagement

We are currently streamlining our volunteer onboarding process for the Outreach Ministry!

As we work on making this process more user-friendly, please don't hesitate to contact a specific area of engagement to start the conversation. Stay tuned for updates! We are excited about what God is here at Woodcreek and around the world!

Education

Focus: Enhancing educational opportunities, including ESL (English as a Second Language) programs, to foster learning and personal development.
Opportunity: BEST (Building English Skills Together).

Serve the Vulnerable

Focus: Direct support and advocacy for vulnerable populations, including the homeless and those needing essential services.
Opportunity: Help the Homeless, OnRamp DFW, Real Options, Young Lives, North Texas Food Bank.

Special Needs Community

Focus: Creating inclusive environments and support systems for individuals with special needs.
Opportunity: ACE (Adaptive Community Experience), Capernaum (Young Life).

Serve the Nations

Focus: Building bridges and supporting international communities locally by connecting with DFW internationals.
Opportunity: For the Nations, UTD International Students.

Criminal Justice

Focus: Programs aimed at tangibly showing the love of Christ and support of His people to those in incarceration.
Opportunity: Kairos Prison Ministry.

Be a Global Witness

Focus: Engaging in global outreach efforts, including mission trips and projects that support international communities.
Opportunity: MITC (Mexican Indian Training Center), Every Orphan’s Hope (Zambia), Edify, illumiNations (Bible Translation Project), iHope Ministries (cross-cultural evangelism training)

Neighboring

Focus: Encouraging community building and neighborly outreach through practical resources and initiatives.
Opportunity: The Art of Neighboring.

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Meet the Team

Kevin Bennett | Outreach Pastor
kevin.bennett@woodcreekchurch.com

Charlotte Branch | Outreach Coordinator
charlotte.branch@woodcreekchurch.com

"I believe Jesus cares deeply that His church intentionally seeks out areas of needed mercy, justice, and wholeness - and follows Him as He moves toward the marginalized. I want to help Woodcreek do just that." -Kevin Bennett