Ministries & Groups

Ministries and Groups

Looking for a place to grow in your walk with the Lord at The Orchard? Interested in serving in one of the ministries at church? There are a multitude of opportunities listed under the “Ministries and Groups” heading.

Click on the ministry heading for an expanded list of ministries. Each subheading will link to a page which provides additional information.

• Children

  Find out more about our Children’s Ministries. More info …

  • Awana

    Tuesday night programs for 3-year-olds up through 5th grade

  • Nursery

    Birth – 23 months

  • Early Childhood

    Two-year-olds through Kindergarten

  • Elementary Ministries

    1st – 5th grade

  • Serving

    Find out more about our volunteer opportunities and requirements

  • Resources & Announcements

    Resources and Announcements

• Middle School

  Learn more about our Middle School ministries. More info …

  • BIC (Bible Instruction Course)

    Sunday mornings

  • Herd

    Wednesday night large group meetings

  • Powerhouse

    Small group meetings

  • Serving

    Find out more about our volunteer opportunities and requirements

  • Parent Blog

  • Middle School Events

    Dates of events and activites for Middle School students.

• High School

  Learn more about our High School Ministries. More info …

  • Youth Group

    Sunday evenings

  • LIFE Groups

    Small groups

  • High School Connections

    Sunday mornings

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    Events and activities

  • Serving

    Find out more about our volunteer opportunities and requirements

• College

  Learn more about our College Ministry. More info …

  • Events

    Find out what's happening with the College Ministry.

  • School Year Ministry

    Learn more about ministry happenings during the school year

  • The Bigger Picture

    See every story in the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ

  • Summer Ministry

    Learn more about our Summer Ministry events

• Adults

  • Anchor (Adults 22-35)

    For adults between the ages of 22 and 35

  • Multi-Cultural Ministries

    Sermon translation and fellowship opportunities

  • Evangelism

    Training opportunities

  • LIFE Connections

    Discuss the sermon with others on Sunday mornings

  • LIFE Groups

    Connect with others around the Word in small groups

  • Men’s Ministries

    Ministry for men, including LIFE Groups, events, and mentoring

  • Networks

    Groups of people with common interests

  • Seniors’ Ministry

    Weekly events and trips

  • Single Adults

    Singles

  • Women’s Ministries

    Ministries for women, including LIFE Groups, events, and ministry for mothers

  • Marriage Ministry

    Gospel-centered support for marriages

  • Electives & Bible Studies

    Learning and growing opportunities

• Missions

  Global Missions More info …

  • Get involved

    Opportunities for Involvement

  • Notes from the Field

    Updates from missionaries and short term trips

  • Interest in Missions

    See what opportunities are available

  • Short-term Trips

    Learn more about our short-term missions trips

• Care & Outreach

  • Stephen Ministry

    One-on-one Christian care for those who are hurting

  • Church Care Team

    Caring for the needs of those within The Orchard

  • Celebrate Recovery

    Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program

  • Community Care Team

    Minister to individuals in our community

  • DivorceCare

    Large and small group curriculum for those who are separated or divorced

  • GriefShare

    For anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one

  • Career Seekers

    Support and resources for anyone looking for a job

  • Timothy’s Ministry

    Reach out with love and compassion to people struggling with homelessness

  • House of Prayer

    Our prayer ministry

  • Greg Laurie: Chicago Harvest

    Chicago Harvest - September 24-26, 2010

  • Service Projects

    Great for a group of friends, families, or LIFE Groups.

• Special Needs

  Learn about the sevices we offer for children with special needs. More info …

  • Parent Network

    A Special Needs Parent Network including fellowship and support.