OUTREACH MINISTRY
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
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.
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: Friends of ACE, 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.
Prison Ministry
- Focus: Regularly scheduled prison retreats and prayer meetings designed to tangibly show the love of Christ and facilitate Christian discipleship to the incarcerated.
- 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.
Get Connected
For All Church:
My Church Center by Planning Center is the fastest way to get information about Woodcreek Church.
This is church-wide and not just for Outreach Ministry.
For Outreach Ministry:
Join our Outreach Newsletter mailing list to hear stories from missionaries and learn about ways to engage in this ministry
Meet the Team
Kevin Bennett | Outreach Pastor
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Charlotte Branch | Outreach Coordinator
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"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