Ways to serve your local community

Your church knows your community best. What unique challenges is your neighborhood facing? Where can your church step in and serve?

NC Baptists partner with ministries around the state. Your church can connect with them for more opportunities.

Here are some ideas to get you started as you plan to ServeNC. Find more here.

Baptist Aging Ministries/Elderly

North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry helps adults 65+ maintain their independence. The NCBAM Call Center has open needs for assistance all across the state.

Call 877.506.2226 to be connected with a need in your community.

Needs may include wheelchair ramp construction, smoke alarm installation, handrail repair or installation, porch/step repair, or yard work.

Baptist Children’s Homes

The Baptist Children’s Homes cares for children, adults and families across the state. Explore multiple opportunities to serve with BCH.

Baptists on Mission: Community Ministry

There are often many needs that exist in the community around a church. Baptists on Mission has several project ideas to help a church reach out to their local community.

  • Back-to-school gift baskets for teachers
  • ESL classes
  • Park cleanup
  • Roadside cleanup
  • School painting, landscaping, cleanup
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Baptists on Mission: Economic Needs

There are many people who face financial hardships. A church can provide assistance for these needs alongside help for their greatest need through the gospel.

  • Assemble hygiene kits for shelters
  • Deliver meals for houseless
  • Food pantry outreach or serve with local food bank
  • Community garden ministry
  • Job training
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Baptists on Mission: Healthcare Projects

Many Americans live without health insurance, leading to a lack of security and major stress for families experiencing already difficult circumstances. There are numerous ways to get involved in serving these people through healthcare ministries.

  • Community health fair
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Free dental checks
  • Free vision checks
Learn More

Baptists on Mission: Hurricane Response

Register today to serve as a volunteer. BOM needs skilled and unskilled volunteers to assist with rebuild, which aims to help people get back into their homes and make them safe, sanitary and functional as soon as possible.

Response is underway in numerous counties across Western North Carolina.

Over 600 new beds are available to host individuals at rebuild sites in Western North Carolina, which include Boone, Burnsville, Spruce Pine, East Flat Rock, Swannanoa/Black Mountain and Canton.

Register Now

Baptists on Mission: Mission Camp Projects

BOM’s eastern North Carolina rebuild sites are Rose Hill, New Bern and Lumberton. They offer over 400 beds, and mission camps in Shelby and Red Springs provide more than 200 beds. Sign up below today:

Eastern NC
Mission Camps

The Pregnancy Network

The Pregnancy Network is a Christian, multi-denominational organization that serves women facing unplanned pregnancies.

  • Cleaning/Maintenance
  • Hospitality
  • Administration
  • Serve at fundraising events
  • Host baby showers
  • Host diaper drives
  • Serve your local pregnancy center