Arbor Outside the Walls
Arbor Outside the Walls is our outreach ministry hub. In this effort we generate outreach ministries to promote the Gospel of Christ, his generosity, his love, and his compassion with our local community and beyond. We have a dedicated team of passionate ministry leaders carrying out the great commission and reaching the needs of our community.
Below is a list and brief description of our outreach ministries, please contact the ministry leader to inquire about getting involved!
Below is a list and brief description of our outreach ministries, please contact the ministry leader to inquire about getting involved!
Ministries:
Youth Prayer Breakfast Coordinator: Janice Griffin (205-826-4521) & Cheryl Hamm (205-861-7984) Organizes encouraging breakfast events for community youth. Engaging with special youth speakers and coordinating motivational Christian speakers to attend in efforts to spread the Gospel with youth and their families. |
New Residents Coordinator: Josh Johnson (jcjohnson@tcss.net) & Kurt Porter Reaching out to and visiting people that move into the local area. Getting to know new residents in efforts to make them feel at home and a part of a community that cares. Asking and ministering to what needs new residents may have. |
Prayer Tent Coordinator: Tina Marchman (205-331-8444) & Mickey Freeman (205-454-4574) Setting up tents at various locations throughout the community being staffed by church members offering prayer to anyone who may need it. Locations include gas stations, grocery stores, and sporting events. |
Back to Christ Coordinator: Roger and Dara Crain (crainsnest8@yahoo.com) Organizes outreach and visitation events for those that once attended church and have subsequently stopped going for one reason or another. This ministry aims to help show the love and compassion of Jesus as we welcome people back into the fold of His kingdom. |
Walker Elementary Coordinator: Brenda Rickett (205-310-7449) & Johnnie Humphrey (205-242-4525) Works with the staff at Walker Elementary to meet the needs of students. Primary efforts are through welcoming students to school by opening up car doors each morning and encouraging students, teachers, and parents. |
Home Repair Coordinator: Gene Oswalt & Jon Findley Receives input and request from church members about minor home repair needs in the local community. Ministry team members with tools and handiwork skills make appointments and perform minor home repairs for those in need. |
Ball Park Ministry Coordinator: Organizes events at local recreation league games. Sets up a tent/station to provide some ministry needs. Attempts to provide a fun and engaging section of the ball park for families. |
Parents Night Out Coordinator: Crystal Riter (205-344-0690) & Rebecca Arnold Sets up events for parents to be able to drop off their kids for a few hours. Kids are given activities, a Christ centered message, and food while parents can have a few hours alone. |
5th Quarter Ministry Coordinator: Ashley Johnson (205-394-2416) (text please) Provides an alternative place for kids to hang out after high school sporting events. Focus is on safety and growing Christ-centered relationships with local youth. |
New Visitor Ministry Coordinator: Heath and Melanie Lindsey (melboothe28@gmail.com) Reaches out to new visitors of Arbor Springs. Ensures that contact and a welcoming message is delivered to visitors within the first week of their visit. Works to help them get lugged in and involved with the church community. |