Serve

Serve Locally

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The Food Pantry faithfully serves families in the community, providing them with at least one full week’s worth of groceries. Beyond meeting physical needs, the Gospel is lovingly shared with every family, planting seeds of hope and transformation. Additional support, including clothing, Bibles, and assistance with benevolent needs, are also provided as needed. The Food Pantry continues to be a vital outreach, demonstrating Christ’s love through both word and action, and we need your help!
TIME COMMITMENT
1 HOUR/MONTH
CONTACT
Richie Howard
rhoward@fbcjonesboro.com

FBCJ and Iglesia Bautista Victoria en Cristo offer Free ESL classes to the community of Jonesboro on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. We are always looking for volunteers to simply speak in English and have conversations with our students!
TIME COMMITMENT
semester based
CONTACT
Ruben Torres
rtorres@fbcjonesboro.com

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Oneway is a ministry where many individuals encounter Jesus and experience freedom from strongholds in their lives. Held weekly on Friday nights at FBC Jonesboro, Oneway is open to all members of the community seeking freedom from any form of stronghold or bondage in their lives. Through Oneway at FBCJ, we have been able to help establish more Oneway programs at other churches across the country, seeking to further glorify God by pointing those in need to Him. We need volunteers who have a heart for those struggling with strongholds in the areas of child care, worship, soundboard and encouragement. Come and be a part of what God is doing!
TIME COMMITMENT
2 HOURS/WEEK
CONTACT
Richie Howard
rhoward@fbcjonesboro.com

Read Georgia is a program designed for churches to partner with local schools to work one-on-one with third-grade children to develop their literacy skills. Georgia regularly sits in the middle of the 50 States in childhood literacy statistics. Churches all over Georgia are addressing one of our most desperate needs and greatest opportunities. Connect with us to learn more about how you can serve in your local Jonesboro Elementary Schools with FBCJ.
TIME COMMITMENT
1 HOUR/WEEK
CONTACT
Michael and Virmil Bridges
mbridges@fbcjnesboro.com
vbridges@fbcjonesboro.com

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The Macedonia Call and The Righteous Rides seeks to support the mission of the gospel by supplying missionaries with vehicles while they return to the US and their home churches during their respites. Offering free vehicle usage of fully serviced vehicles during their extended stays, this ministry allows for missionaries to easily travel around to sister churches and share what God has been doing on the mission field. This ministry needs help with driving the vehicles to and from locations and assisting with pickup and drop offs.
TIME COMMITMENT
1 HOUR/MONTH
CONTACT
Mike Campbell
mrc6495@gmail.com

Local partnerships

Calvary Refuge, Inc. is a faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to being the hands and feet of Christ to those experiencing homelessness. Our mission is rooted in the belief that every person is created in God’s image, worthy of dignity, compassion, and hope. We strive to provide a safe place of refuge where individuals and families can experience God’s love in both word and action. Clients are provided with 21 day housing, case management, hygiene kits, Marta passes, clothing, over the counter medication, three meals per-day, employment and housing resources. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided by local churches and other organizations.
TIME COMMITMENT
Volunteer Discretion
CONTACT
info@calvaryrefuge.org
https://www.calvaryrefuge.org/get-involved

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The Pregnancy Care Center is a locally organized and funded non-profit ministry that provides compassionate support to women and men faced with difficult pregnancy decisions. We are committed to meeting the needs of the whole person. Each individual who seeks our help has physical, emotional and spiritual need. We minister to them with sensitivity. The good news of salvation is shared as the Lord gives volunteers the opportunity through their relationship with women and families who call or come in for help. Please reach out to us to be a part of what God is doing and hear about the many ways you can get involved!
TIME COMMITMENT
VOLUNTEER DISCRETION
CONTACT
pregnancycare85@bellsouth.net
https://www.pregnancycarecenterjonesboro.org/get-involved

Disaster Relief at First Baptist Jonesboro partners with Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief to compassionately respond to communities and families affected by crisis. In these moments of devastation, we have the opportunity and the privilege to be the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus. Staffed by credentialed, generous volunteers, this ministry offers tangible hope by meeting practical needs—restoring dignity, sharing the love of Christ, and reminding the brokenhearted that they are not forgotten. To find out how to become a part of this vital ministry, visit https://gabaptist.org/resource/disaster-relief-training/

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