Local Outreach

We take seriously Christ's command to reach the world with the good news of His love, and we believe the world starts in our own back yard. Here are the ministries we are involved in locally.

Monday Night Church is a complete church service that happens on Monday night - worship, preaching and "Monday School" for the kids. Then, when church is over, a great meal, prepared by loving volunteers, is served for any who would like to sit down and eat. People find genuine love and acceptance at Monday Night Church.
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Shepherd's Garden is an 18-month program providing practical instruction and spiritual development for people ready to let Christ change their lives. Sometimes members of our community need a little extra help when they've been out of the work force for an extended period of time. Participants are trained in life skills such as budgeting, time management and job interview preparation. They perform duties as part-time employees of First Baptist Church as well as attend Bible studies that develop their relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Hospitality to International Students (H.I.S.) is an effort to befriend international students attending Modesto Junior College and California State University, Stanislaus. Dozens of students come to Stanislaus County from all over the world and never see the inside of an American home. They desire to make friends here and we want to help meet their needs in the name of Christ. Those who come to know our Lord take His love back home with them.

The School Prayer Team prays for local schools. It's part of our vision to be an increasing influence in the public school system. Our desire is to have at least one person praying for every school in the area.
Email the School Prayer Team
Read this month's prayer letter

Christian Berets was founded by Don and Helen Crooker in 1970 when God prompted them to start a non-profit to minister to the disabled and handicapped community. The history of Christian Berets is filled with story after story of God's grace and provision of land and funds for the ministry. Today, Christian Berets has a conference and retreat center located on 46 acres of wilderness in Sierra Village. Throughout the year "differently-abled" guests and their families can come to camps and retreats that are adapted to suit their various needs. The aim of Christian Berets is "to communicate the Gospel message so that every guest can understand it and respond to it according to his individual needs."   

Advancing Vibrant Communities - this is a local organization that pairs people who have specific needs with people who can meet those needs.



Youth For Christ

Modesto Pregnancy Center

GMMA Jail Ministry

CEF

Youth For Christ, Modesto