Outreach

Every member is finding his or her role in evangelism.  That’s intimidating for most of us.  But it is the call of every believer.
 
Some of our members are already active witnesses in the spheres where they live, work, and play.  Praise God.  We hope to encourage them in that.
 
Other members need help rubbing shoulders with unbelievers.  Our deacons are helping plug those folks into the disciple making mercy ministries we serve.  Some of our outreach includes mentoring urban at risk youth, sharing Christ’s love with women in the city’s sex industry, supporting teen moms, and friendship with men in transition.
 
Please contact Mike Ruiz for more information on how to get involved.

Streams of Living Water is one of our mission partners. Here's a brief video to help familiarize yourself with the ministry. A group of us meets every Monday during our lunch break, 12-12:30pm, to pray for the work via Zoom if you'd like to join us.

Ezekiel Ministries partners with local churches to recruit loving adult mentors who will make a long-term investment in children’s lives. As a result, children make better decisions, families grow stronger, and communities are forever changed. Ezekiel Ministries would love your help, and the specific gifts that you have. From serving at EZE Afterschool, mentoring with EZE Mentoring, praying as a Prayer Warrior...we need what you bring! Get involved here.

Moms of Cola Pres- we have an awesome opportunity to reach out to moms outside of CPC while connecting with moms in our church. Columbia Moms Connect is an outreach designed to help you invite neighbors, friends, and those disconnected into gospel community! Think of inviting friends that don’t attend church that would be comfortable coming to a fun event to meet other moms. Contact Lindsay to get connected!

Tricia Williamson from Lifeline Children's Services has a mission to equip the body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children so that their lives and communities are transformed.

Providence Home is a place of hope and healing, offering a temporary home for men in life transition or recovery. Our holistic approach, rooted deeply in the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for radical life change, helps men renew their mind, body, and spirit, seek reconciliation with family, friends, and neighbors, and reintegrate fully into society. Get involved here.

YoungLives has a vision to reach teen moms by entering their world, modeling the unconditional love of Christ, and encouraging them to become the women and mothers God created them to be. Through Young Life’s time-tested methods and life-on-life mentoring, teen moms are empowered to make positive choices, set and achieve goals, and live a future rooted in Christ. Get involved here.

Pearls is a ministry that offers support, hope, and restoration to women working in Columbia's adult entertainment industry. Through monthly outreaches to Columbia's largest strip club, Pearls has the opportunity to build relationships with women working in the industry by serving a meal and getting to know them where they are, while pointing them to the hope that is only found in the Gospel. Pearls desires to see the women it serves find new life and hope in Jesus.

Young Life One, the newest branch of ministry within Young Life, aims to meet kids on the margins with the hope of Jesus Christ. Here in Columbia, they are pioneering this ministry out of the Broad River Road complex. This long term facility run by the Department of Juvenile Justice currently houses 46 adolescents throughout the state ages 12-19.

Sherri Belton from Richland School District One is a ‘Parent and Family Engagement Specialist’ for the Richland 1 School District. She is focused on working with the schools and the community within the Richland 1 area to provide families with the resources and skills to help their children succeed in school. Volunteering here can look many ways. Reach out to Mike.