Children's Ministry

Sojourn Church is committed to providing a spiritually rich environment where children can grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Children are a gift from the Lord. They are special to both you as parents and to us as a church. Our children’s ministry is designed to support parents in their responsibility for the spiritual nurture and growth of their children.

Sojourn Church’s Children's Ministry is made up of dedicated volunteers who love children and are committed to their spiritual well-being. We aim to provide a standard of excellence at every level of our Children’s Ministry. We understand that significance of partnering with the Lord as He prepares the next generation for the advancement of His kingdom. We want the children to increase in their knowledge of the Bible, to walk in the fullness of the Holy Spirit, and to grow in Godly character. Click here if you would like more information about how you can become one of our didicated volunteers.

Testimonies of Healing in Preschool Children's Church   

During the Bill Johnson Conference, March 9 & 10, 2008, the following healings were reported in the preschool:

2 ear infections
sore throat
cough
bad knee

Praise the Lord!

Children's Church
For children in 1st through 4th grades we offer Children’s Church, which focuses on teaching Biblical truths and concepts that the children can apply to their daily lives. During this time the children participate in dynamic worship, energetic games and relays, thought-provoking skits and object lessons. The children also break into small groups during this service where dedicated teachers facilitate discussion, prayer and ministry.

We provide loving childcare for babies in our nursery. Toddler through kindergarten children attend classes that teach stories from the Bible and introduce key characters from God’s Word. In addition to learning their favorite Bible stories, the children usually participate in a time of worship, a related craft, and a snack.

Standards
In order to maintain an excellent standard, our adult/child ratios are a key component in our classrooms. This allows us to create a safe and productive teaching environment. We ask every member or couple with children in the Children’s Ministry to serve one service a month in a class. This approach allows us to spread the responsibility of teaching the children evenly among our members while ensuring that they are being taught by those who know them the best and love them the most.

All of our paid personnel and volunteers have been processed through a criminal background check and many are working towards CPR and First Aid certification. We have high standards of ethics and practices to which we hold all staff.

Availability
When the adults meet at Sojourn Church for a service, we make every effort to provide quality childcare. However, one time events and special services at Sojourn often require parents to sign up in advance for child care. The bulletin or website are the best source for these special events.

"Let the little children come unto me… for such is the Kingdom Of Heaven." ...Matthew 19:14 NKJ

Marketplace Ministries

Sojourn Church believes that Biblical Christianity applies to all of life including the workplace (i.e., business, education, or government, etc.) Therefore, it is believed that the principles and values by which Christians should work are found in the Bible as illuminated by the Holy Spirit. To assist the members of Sojourn Church in properly applying the Bible to workplace issues, Sojourn established a business council. The purpose of the business council is to articulate a Biblical Worldview on workplace issues and to serve as a resource to the leaders and members of Sojourn church in the following ways:

• provide teaching and training on workplace topics
• provide advice to the church staff regarding financial, operational, and facilities matters;
• provide simple business, financial, and career counseling advice;
• be a resource for next generation training (i.e., act as an educational resource for youth and young adults as they transition into the workplace); and
• assist in resolving disputes between Christians.

MarketPlace Sojourn Groups   

We have several groups with a MarketPlace focus. Click here to find out more about these groups meet.

Men's Ministry

Men, Making a Difference is the vision of Sojourn Men’s Ministry. Building strategic relationships through work, prayer, worship, and fellowship helps each man find and fulfill his God-given purpose. Join us and become a part of men who make a difference!

Men's Events

• Discipleship classes
• Retreats
• Golf and other outings

Sign up for a Men's Group today!

Outreach and Missions

Partners

	WallBuilders David Barton WallBuilders is an organization dedicated to presenting America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on the moral, religious, and constitutional foundation on which America was built—a foundation which, in recent years, has been seriously attacked and undermined. In accord with what was so accurately stated by George Washington, we believe that “the propitious [favorable] smiles of heaven can never be expected on a nation which disregards the eternal rules of order and right which heaven itself has ordained.”
	E Sword e-Sword is a fast and effective way to study the Bible. e-Sword is feature rich and user friendly with more capabilities than you would expect in a free software package. The fact that e-Sword is free is just one of the blessings and does not speak of the quality of the software.
	Fellowship of Connected Churches A partnership of churches and ministries committed to advancing the Kingdom of God by the formation and reproduction of healthy leaders and their churches and ministries who work with the larger body of Christ to make disciples at home and throughout the nations.
	Marriage Today Jimmy Evans MarriageToday is helping stabilize and strengthen the family unit. By building this important foundation, the moral and social fiber of our nation will be affected and long-term solutions realized.
	Successful Christian Living Ministries Dudley Hall For 30 years, Successful Christian Living Ministries has been effective helping thousands of people implement the life transforming truths of God's word into their practical daily living.
	Kingdom Living Ministries Mary Forsythe Kingdom Living Ministries is designed to equip individuals, families, churches, businesses, cities and nations to understand and align with God's purposes and to help them establish, advance and express the principles of the Kingdom of God in every sphere of influence.
	Strategic Christian Services Dennis Peacocke Strategic Christian Services is in the business of changing lives. We find men and women whose hearts compel them to bring God's transformation to our fallen world. We then educate, train, and work with them to make that transformation happen. We are a "prophetic" ministry, operating internationally.
	Sound the Trumpet Ministries Ron Campbell Our mission is to help you fulfill your destiny within the Kingdom of God. It is our calling to equip and train those that God is calling to our ministry - making disciples of men and teaching the truth in love. Sound the Trumpet's focus is to prepare you for the prophetic anointing that will enable you to have a Kingdom worldview about your purpose in Christ. Only when people enter the Kingdom through a full understanding of Ephesians 4:11 - will Christ build His Church.
	Truthworks James Ryle  TruthWorks is a teaching and resourcing ministry helping individuals live real, relevant and significant lives for Christ; thereby enabling His Church, which is made up of such people, to have prevailing influence in its world.

Praise & Worship

Prayer Ministries

Prayer-focused Sojourn Groups 

There are several Sojourn Prayer Groups. Click here to find more information about these opportunities to pray.

Opportunities to Pray:

Submit a Prayer Request

Student Ministries

The student ministry at Sojourn is designed for the middle school through high school age group. We believe they are going to change their world through the love of God. Through a solid foundation in the Word of God, and a practical understanding of how to apply that in today's world, we are helping them develop a biblical world view and equipping them to advance the Kingdom of God.

The youth ministry at Sojourn challenges the youth to be all God has called them to be. Looking at their Heavenly Father and realizing their true identity as sons, daughters and heirs, results in a life of devotion. The love that burns in God's heart for them - flowing through them - will change their world and ours.

It’s not enough for our youth to just go to church. The world needs a generation who will be the church and do great exploits for their God. That’s why our youth are trained to pray and proactively care for one another and others as God opens the door.

The youth have special worship services, prayer meetings, Bible study, times of training and equipping and regular local outreaches; all are specifically designed to impact this age group and draw them closer to Jesus. We are grateful for the leadership team God has given us for our youth ministry. If you are interested in being involved in the Student Ministries Team, click here.

Missions and Special Events

In addition to our local outreaches, the youth make short-term mission trips, usually during the summer months. They have gone on a number of foreign mission trips. They also network with the larger body of Christ and attend youth conferences and seminars during the year. And, of course, they make time for special fun gatherings scattered throughout the year. 

Youth-Parent Meeting

February 7, 2008 | Click Here To Listen

Information

For more information, including times of meetings and how you can be involved, please e-mail seniorhighyouth@sojournchurch.org or juniorhighyouth@sojournchurch.org or call the Youth Ministry office at ext. 128.

"Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in Word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity." ...1 Timothy 4:12 NKJ

Volunteer Opportunities

At Sojourn Church, we have many opportunities for you to assist the various ministries by volunteering your time and talent. By using your God given gifts, skills and experience, in an area of your passion, you can connect with other believers, and help in advancing the Kingdom of God. Below is a brief list of volunteer opportunities. 

• Usher Ministry Team – regularly participate in worship services and assist the Head Usher with duties related to creating a warm and welcoming environment for the worship services, including serving communion, facilitating the offering, distributing bulletins, and assisting with security, as needed.
• Administrative Volunteer Team – provide assistance to the office staff as needed during regular office hours. Computer and office experience helpful, but not necessary.
• Altar Prayer Team – an extension of the ministry of the Holy Spirit during our worship services. Team members are invited to the altar following Praise and Worship to receive members and guests who come to the altar to receive prayer.
• Guest Services Team – representatives of Sojourn Church in displaying a gracious, friendly attitude in welcoming guests to the church. They answer questions regarding the facility, meetings and locations. Greeters portray the church and its ministries in a positive image and help guests feel welcomed.
• Foyer Ministry Team – assist the Guest Services team in answering questions of guests and members in the foyer related to books available, Sojourn Groups offered, etc. This team will also escort guests to various departments, as needed.
• Audio Tech Team – team members ensure the audio recording of each of the services, from the initial master recording to duplication of the messages for distribution both in-house and orders placed.
• Children’s Ministry Team – a team of parents, grandparents and friends to assist with the teaching, training and discipling of the next generation of believers.
• Student Ministry Team – includes parents and friends who are interested in serving to assist our Junior and Senior High Pastor to disciple the next generation of believers.
• Hospitality Team – includes a number of teams who assist with the various events at the church. These teams include: Holiday Team, Occasional Team, Women’s Ministry Team, Monthly Team, and Kitchen Team.
• Video Tech Team - includes team members who assist with Power Point during Worship services and operate video equipment in recording Worship services.

If you are interested in any volunteering for any of these teams, or for more information on any of these ministry opportunities, please contact Ronna Keller at rkeller@sojournchurch.org

Women's Ministry

Sojourn Church is dedicated to ministering to each woman so that she understands her freedom and destiny in Christ. Whether you are a new believer or have followed Jesus for some time, you will find a place within our Women’s Ministry. We offer Bible Studies in the Spring and Fall. We invite guest speakers in to minister at ladies' coffees and ladies' retreats. We invite you to come and get acquainted with the other women in our congregation. We would love to get to know you better.

Women's Groups Available