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Military Support Ministry

Standing beside each soldier, sailor, airman, and marine is a family whose life is greatly affected by the service their loved one provides for our country. Theirs is a battle of time, energy, and emotion that rarely is recognized outside of the military ranks. At RidgeCrest Baptist Church, we know that our heroes and their families, although strong by themselves, need the support of others around them. We are standing beside them to recognize their contributions and to lend a hand in the battles faced at home. Whether families struggle with household maintenance, child rearing concerns, financial confusion, or emotional and spiritual burdens, we want to assist them in finding the help they need to keep the homefront strong while their loved one is accomplishing the assigned mission, whether on foreign or domestic soil.

The Military Support Ministry at RidgeCrest was created to recognize the service and sacrifice made by our military and their families and to share their unique burdens. In Galatians 6:2, Paul directs us to "bear one another’s burdens in order to fulfill the law of Christ." As families and their loved ones carry our nation’s burden of freedom and life as we know it, the body of Christ will stand beside them to help them shoulder the unique burdens brought on by this honorable call.

Bible Study. Bible studies for various age groups focused on Christian growth and assurance meet each Sunday morning and throughout the week.

Worship. RidgeCrest offers two worship experiences Sundays at 9:00am with blended traditional worship and again at 10:30am with contemporary worship. Sunday evenings at 6:00 are small group Bible study opportunities and worship service.

Preschool Ministry. In addition to childcare provided for parents while attending Bible studies and worship services, our preschool ministry is very active with age-appropriate Sunday School classes at 9:00 Sunday mornings, and then 2-4 year olds enjoy a fast-paced worship hour with singing while parents attend the 10:30am service. Sunday evenings is Mission Friends and fun with singing is enjoyed through age-appropriate choirs on Wednesdays.

Children’s Ministry. Crest Kids meets every Sunday morning at 9:00am and provides a unique approach to help children learn about the love of God and how to have godly character. Vacation Bible School, summer camps and other fun sports and activities round out the summer schedule.

Student Ministry. Crest Students, grades 6-12 regularly meet on Sunday mornings for Sunday School at 9:00 and meet in small groups on Sunday evenings at 6:00 and Wednesday evenings at 6:00 and 7:15. Tuesday evenings is reserved for a recovery support group for teens struggling with habits, hang-ups and hurts.

College Ministry. With several universities and colleges near our campus, RidgeCrest reaches many students who are transitioning through an important stage of life. College students gather at RidgeCrest or community sites on Thursday evenings.

Women’s Ministry serves women in various stages of life through programs designed specifically for women. Bible Studies to encourage the spiritual walk are held Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings and women’s conferences are attended as a group to encourage fellowship and Christian growth.

Men’s Adventure is a band of brothers encouraging each other in the faith and meets Sunday mornings at 7:30 and Wednesday evenings at 6:00. Men’s Worship Nights are held throughout the year with a fellowship supper and special speakers.

Helping Hands Ministry is a RidgeCrest outreach program designed to help military families with maintenance issues in the home.

Recreation Ministry provides opportunities for teens and adults to engage in sports such as Volleyball, Softball, Basketball, gender-specific or coed, and even Golf from time to time. Soccer, Basketball and Ballet camps are provided for children throughout the summer, in addition to other recreation opportunities throughout the year.

Special Needs Ministry. Sunday School is offered at 9:00am on Sunday mornings. Parents Night Out is provided quarterly to give parents a break from care, and a special activities program is provided for teens and adults approximately every 6 weeks.