Missions are an important part of who we are at Sharon Church. We believe every person and family has an opportunity to participate in God’s mission and make a difference in the lives of others.

Being involved in missions doesn’t always mean traveling to another part of the world. Sometimes it means serving right here in our own community, while other opportunities may take us across the country or around the world. Whether through prayer, giving, serving, building relationships, or going, there is a place for everyone to be involved.

At Sharon Church, we are committed to both local and international missions and invite you to find an opportunity that fits you and your family. Explore some of the missions you can be part of and discover how God might use you to make a difference.

Local

OneWay

OneWay Recovery Ministry exists to help people find freedom from life-controlling strongholds through the hope, grace, and transforming power of Jesus Christ. Led by Brad and Monica, OneWay provides a safe and caring environment where individuals can be honest about their struggles, find encouragement, build healthy relationships, and take steps toward lasting change.

The ministry recognizes that true freedom is found not simply in overcoming a behavior or circumstance, but in allowing Jesus Christ to transform our lives. Through biblical truth, prayer, relationships, and practical support, OneWay comes alongside individuals as they seek to break free from strongholds and grow in their relationship with Christ.

OneWay is also an opportunity for Sharon Church to extend the love of Jesus beyond the walls of the church, welcoming people who may feel forgotten, broken, or trapped and reminding them that there is hope, healing, and a new direction through Christ.

To get connected, contact Brad Kelley.

Crossover

Crossover Sports Ministry uses sports as a bridge to build relationships with children, families, and our community while creating opportunities to share the love of Jesus Christ. Through sports such as soccer, basketball, cheerleading, and flag football, Crossover provides a positive environment where children can learn, grow, develop teamwork and character, and experience the encouragement of caring coaches and volunteers.

Crossover is more than a sports program. It is a ministry that seeks to connect families with Sharon Church and with one another through relationships built on the field and in the community. Through faithful volunteers, intentional coaching, and a Christ-centered approach, Crossover provides opportunities to serve families, build lasting relationships, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.  To get connected, contact Freddy Downs.

Feeding In His Name

A team from Sharon serves at Calvary Refuge Center every fourth Saturday of the month. Calvary Refuge Center provides emergency and transitional housing and food for homeless individuals and families. Here is how you can help:

• Help prepare meals

• Help serve meals

• Donate blankets, gloves, toiletries

• Donate financially

To get connected, contact AJ Cannon.

backpack Buddies

Backpack Buddies is a local outreach ministry that provides food for children who may not have enough to eat when they are away from school for the weekend. Each week, volunteers help prepare and provide food that children can take home in their backpacks, helping ensure they have nutritious meals through the weekend.

More than simply providing food, Backpack Buddies is an opportunity for Sharon Church to care for children and families in a practical and personal way. Through the generosity and service of our church family, we are able to meet a tangible need, build relationships within our community, and demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.

• Help pack bags

• Help is distribution of bags to local schools

• Donate food items

• Donate financially

To get connected, contact Christy Bivins

Community Food Bank

Our Food Bank exists to provide practical help and encouragement to individuals and families in our community who are experiencing food insecurity or facing difficult circumstances. Through donated food, faithful volunteers, and the generosity of our church family, we help provide groceries and other essential food items to those in need.

More than simply distributing food, our Food Bank gives Sharon Church an opportunity to come alongside people with compassion and dignity. We desire to meet practical needs, build genuine relationships, and demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ in tangible ways. Through this ministry, we seek to be a caring presence in our community and a source of hope and help for those who are walking through difficult seasons.

• Help obtaining donations for corporations and local businesses

• Donate food items

• Donate financially

To get connected, contact Natalie Boesche

On Campus

We view opportunities within the four walls of church as a type of mission as well. We have ways that you can impact a life for all eternity and never have to leave the building. Consider serving in our nursery, children or youth ministries, be a greeter at a door, sing or play an instrument in our praise band. We can help find you a place that best fits you. Contact Daryl Sanders, and he will assist you in finding that perfect spot.

International

Nicaragua

We have had the pleasure of partnering with churches in Chinandega, Nicaragua since the early 2000's.  Pastor Marlon leads a very effective ministry that focuses on impacting the community for Christ.  Pastor Marlon has an active ministry to the children and youth of Chinandega and many come to know the Jesus as their Savior through his outreach.  We have had the honor of helping plant several churches in Nicaragua and we will continue looking for more opportunities to impact the Kingdom through this mission.  For more information on Nicaragua missions, contact Steve Sanders.

Guatemala

Each year a group of students and adults from Sharon travel to Guatemala to express Christ's love to orphans and widows. Our desire is for those who attend to understand that we can minister to those outside our country and to return with the desire to do so in our community. We help start micro businesses in order to provide an income flow for families. We provide water purification equipment to those in need, and when resources are available we enjoy doing home construction as well. For more information on Guatemala missions, contact Steve Sanders.

Peru

John 17:3 Missions is an international ministry serving remote communities in the Peruvian Amazon. Led by Miky and Lauren Fababa, the ministry brings the Gospel of Jesus Christ and practical care to villages that are often difficult to reach, including communities along the Río Pisqui and Ucayali rivers. Through evangelism, outreach, and practical acts of service, John 17:3 Missions seeks to help people know the one true God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent. For more information on Peru missions, contact Steve Sanders.

Operation Christmas Child

Each year we partner with Samaritan's Purse to provide shoeboxes full of gifts to children in developing countries. Not only do the children get gifts but they get to hear the Gospel of Jesus.

Or, use our Amazon Wishlist here to have gifts sent to us and we will pack the box for you!