Impact Ministries

• Building Clean Up - This team insures the building is clean and presentable each week. Areas included are the offices, the classrooms, the worship center, the foyer, the restrooms, and the conference rooms. Floors are vacuumed, bathrooms thoroughly cleaned, fixtures dusted, and trash removed.
• Landscaping - This team maintains the church's outside appearance. Lawns are cut, shrubs are groomed, sprinklers are maintained, and leaves and debris are gathered and removed from the grounds
• Light Maintenance - This team is on call and completes simple day-to-day maintenance around the building and grounds. Some of the duties include changing light bulbs, fixing locks, repairing drippy faucets, installing whiteboards or childproof gates, hanging banners, etc.
• For more info about any of these ministries email Building Maintenance

If you love kids and are willing to be fingerprinted, there's a place for you. Can you invest in children and use your gifts? Curriculum and help are provided.

• All Stars - Our mission in life is to "Win kids to Christ and grow them up spiritually". Whatever we do, we do with this in mind. We love kids and know that they are the future church. Our entire team is trained and fingerprinted, ready to teach your children about the Love of God.
• Children's 101 - is taught by Tammy Smith, our Children's Director during the 9:00am service on Sunday morning 3 times a year. This class shares what it means to be a Christian, how to ask Jesus into your heart and explains what baptism and communion mean to a follower of Christ. We do ask that a parent attend with their child. We do ask that one or both parents attend as well.
• Children's 201 - is available once your child has attended the Children's 101 class. Here they will learn how to grow in their faith...learning 6 healthy habits: Hang time with God, Accountability, Bible Memorization, Involvement/Service, Tithing, Study of Scripture. This class is offered 3 times a year.
• Children's 301 - is an awesome class for your child once they have attended our Children's 201 class. In it, they will learn about their spiritual gifts and ways they can use their gifts for the church and for their community. They learn their "Shape" (spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality and experiences). This class is offered 3 times a year.
• iKids - is a performing-arts group that learns what real worship means and how to express their love for God by using their talents. This is for 4 yr olds through 6th grade. This group performs once a year in our main worship service. They meet before our Saturday evening service in the fall. The kids bring a sack dinner and then learn to express their love for God through crafts, singing, drama, and dancing!
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) - happens every summer. Our theme for 2012 is Sky - everything is possible with God. Make sure to schedule your family to attend this amazing week next summer. The fun begins June 25th - July 29th of 2012.
• Missions - is where we learn kids have the biggest hearts and want to change the lives of other children. Here at Impact we have several missions that are sponsored by our children. For example, we sponsor a child in Ecuador, we donate teddy bears for our local police and fire departments, we collect backpacks full of school supplies for children who need assistance and we participate in Operation Christmas Child packing 300 shoe boxes and give them to boys and girls in third world countries. We have also provided Christmas for our local Sacramento Children's Home. It is important for our children to be Reaching OUT to others their age.
• For more information email the Childrens Ministry or check out The Parent Link Page

Our mission is to help men develop to the fullness of that which God has created them to be: to have wisdom to know and understand God's Word; to have strength to be a pillar in our church and our community; to have courage to stand before others and proclaim the Truth in word and action.

Our goal is to seek adventure and friendship with other men of God and to include men who may not have yet accepted Christ in these activities. We desire to develop the masculine spirit of Christ in each other and in ourselves. To Reach UP, Reach IN and Reach OUT!

• Small Groups - There are always engaging groups studying God's word and encouraging each other through the hardships life dishes out. Past, present and future studies have included; Every Man's Series books, Wild at Heart, 40 days of Purpose and specific Bible books.
• Annual Men's Trip - These trips occur each summer generally in June. These are a great opportunity for you to connect with other men who are serious about following Christ.
• Serve at Impact - There is always a need for men to Reach IN through service. Check your program or the web site for current areas of need.
• Sports - Playing softball, golfing, riding motorcycles, hiking and fishing are great ways to connect with other men in the church and to include our non-churched friends. We are always open to adding new sports for competition and lots of fun.
• For more information email Men's Ministry or visit our Men's Ministries page

• Data Entry - Enter data from our Communication/Connector cards from our week-end services, attendance of events etc.
• Program Preparation - This team folds, assembles the program inserts, and stuffs inserts into the weekend service programs.
• Mailing Team - Folds, labels and readies mass mailings for the church.
• General Office Assistance - File, answer phones, do general typing, and assist in organizing areas of storage etc.
• Class Assistants - Help organize materials, make reminder calls and assist during classes.
• Call Team - Make phone calls to new visitors, make reminder calls, etc.
• For more information email Office Ministry

Students are very important to us here at Impact. Our junior high and high school students are led by our Student Ministries Pastor, Josh Christian, and a dedicated team of screened volunteers. Our goal is that your student will have a safe and accepting place to be themselves and learn about the incredible life that God has to offer. We offer several ways for your student to connect at Impact on a regular basis.

• Transit - Junior High - Sundays at 10:15am - 12:30pm - Transit is our Sunday morning program for our Junior Highers. The program offers a great experience for students while allowing for a family friendly schedule. Each week, we enjoy fun and exciting activities, worship, teaching and small groups. We meet in the Youth Room.
• Shift - High School, Sundays at 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Shift is our Sunday evening program for our High Schoolers, designed with their busy schedules in mind. Each week, we engage in inspiring worship, challenging teaching and life applicable small groups. This program meets in the Worship Center.
• Collide - Young Adults, Every other Monday at 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Our Young Adults Ministry provides a safe place for 18-25 year olds to ask questions and learn more about God and His Word, while at the same time enjoying the freedom of these years and having fun with friends. This program meets in the home of Norris and Becky Burkes.

If you have any questions, want more information on our upcoming events or are interested in volunteering, please contact Student Ministries or visit our website at www.impactstudents.cc..

• Communion Set-up - This ministry sets up communion for our weekend services.
• Baptism Host - These people help make a person's baptism memorable.
• Cookie Team - On the last Friday of every month, our cookie ministry bakes cookies each month for all our first-time guests! Participate on the first Sunday of each month as the boxes of cookies become available for our congregation to deliver to the homes of our visitors.
• Greeters - Our greeters are the smiling faces that greet you as you enter Impact each weekend!
• Info Center - Got questions? You will find answers at our Info Center located in the foyer.
• Reel Impact - Pick up the latest teaching series in CD or DVD format. This is a great way to extend Impact beyond the walls of our facility to really impact others!
• The Cafe - Each weekend this teams prepares coffee, tea and other things for everyone to enjoy.
• Ushers - Our ushers make sure that your time here at Impact is enjoyable and comfortable for you.
• For more information email Weekend Ministry

Our women's ministry exists to provide a safe place for relationships to blossom and for women to fulfill their God given calling through service to those they love!

We have lots of opportunities for them to invest in each other and grow in their personal faith in a group setting! We also offer a wide range of women only small groups.

• Women's Connection - is our mid week morning group that is held every Wednesday from 9:15-11:15am during the months of September - December and then again in January - May. They gather together in a larger group for some teaching time, then share in fellowship while having a prayer sister. They break into smaller groups for a more intimate time of sharing. Childcare is provided for a small fee. All our childcare workers are trained and fingerprinted.
• Women's Small Groups - are offered at a variety of times and locations and provide a great opportunity for women to spend time in fellowship, prayer, and Bible Study together. For more information on what is currently available, please visit our Small Groups Finder or call the church office.
• Specialized Groups - have included groups for wives and a very confidential group for Post-Abortion Recovery. Other groups are offered throughout the year and we encourage you to check the Impact Calendar for more details.
• Journey Of The Heart Ladies, do you have a desire to have a deeper, more personal walk with Christ? Journey of the Heart is a discipleship ministry centered on studying God's Word through one-on-one mentoring and accountability. For more information please contact the church office by phone at 424.7478 or or by email.
• Women's Retreat - is each spring at a location a short drive from Impact. We look forward to the connections that will be made each year as we experience this time together. Don't miss it! More information about this year's retreat will be available soon.
• Ladies Only - is on Friday nights a few times a year. The fun starts at 7pm and runs through midnight! We have a blast and take over the entire church. Activities we have done in the past include scrapbooking, karaoke, movies, game room, photo class, cooking on a budget class, Starbucks run, ice cream parlor and more. The cost is only $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Check the Impact Calendar for the next date and bring lots of friends! This is another great way for us to change lives by Reaching IN and Reaching OUT.
• Meals Ministry - is a group of women at our church who help provide meals to people in the church at times when they are most needed, usually in connection with large life changes. These ladies are always looking for a few more women to help share the load in this much appreciated ministry. For more information, contact Chris Pitts
• Our Women's Ministry is led by Deborah Gee.
• For more information email the Women's Ministry.

• Our Young Adults ministry is geared toward those 18 - 26. This group meets together twice a month for Bible Study and fellowship. If you are interested in becoming a part of this ministry, please contact Josh Christian.

• Worship Team - We hold auditions in January and June to discover artists who are called to lead our people in worship.
• Production Team - Our Production Team handles everything technical for our weekend services, from video and audio to lights and lyric projection. We are always adding new people to this ministry. If you are interested, just click on the link below and we will get in contact with you.
• Website Design - An extension of our worship is our website, which we use as another tool to reach more lives for Christ. Got some skill in this area? Let us know.
• Email us if interested.

Prayer is vital to Impact Reaching UP, IN and OUT. Whether you are learning how to pray or if you are a seasoned prayer warrior, we would like you to be a part of our prayer team! There are nine different aspects to the prayer ministry we would like to share with you, and they are listed below. If you have questions, come talk to any of the prayer team members at the stage after any service or contact Paul Black (Director of Prayer Ministries) at Prayer.

Protection
• Prayer Shield - Prayer Shield involves strategic monthly prayers for Pastor Barry and his family. The team of prayer warriors will meet monthly to pray for specific needs, but are also on call for urgent needs.
• Watchmen On The Wall - Involves prayer for the pastors, staff, leadership of Impact, and their respective ministries. Specific prayer needs will be provided.
• Prayer Services - Prayer during the week for upcoming services, messages, message giver, receiver of message, and all volunteer staff.
• Prayer Missions - This is focused on the need for regular prayer protection for our Senior Pastor and his family. Sometimes there are specific needs and other times you will seek the Lord during this time.
Serving
• Prayer Partners - Involves praying with individuals up front after services (and special times during) a powerful way to grow personally in your prayer life!
• Prayer Intercession - is about the Holy Spirit leading servants in the prayer ministry in battle through prayer for specific individuals or a family of Impact going through a crisis.
• Prayer List - Is about praying for the families or individuals of Impact. Each week prayer requests are submitted on the blue communication cards. These requests are then emailed directly to you to pray over.
Growing In Prayer
• Prayer Room - Do you want to grow personally in prayer? Here you will learn to hear from God, how to pray, how to battle in prayer, etc. Whether you are a seasoned intercessor or new prayer warrior, join us Sunday mornings from 8:30am to 9:55am in room 118.
Corporate Prayer Events
• Prayer Events - The Prayer Ministry will host special corporate prayer events, where as a church we will gather together for a special prayer focus the Lord wants us to participate in. It is a powerful time to gather together as a church family!

If you would like more information on getting involved with any of these aspects of our prayer ministry, email us or call the church office at the number below. You can also find more resources about our Prayer Ministry here.