We joyfully serve our church, community, and world by using our gifts to share God’s love and make a lasting impact for His Kingdom. Through acts of compassion, generosity, and hands-on support, we strive to reflect the heart of Jesus and bring hope to those in need.
Family Bible Church thrives because of the many people who serve faithfully. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved—whether you're available weekly or occasionally, and no matter your interests!
Find a place to serve that fits you.
From greeting guests and helping with kids to tech, worship, or making coffee, there’s a spot for everyone. Let us know you're interested—we’d love to help you find your fit!
Sing, play an instrument, aid in songwriting or stage design, and more, as we cultivate a place of worship for the congregation.
Be available following Sunday service to pray with those in the congregation who have a need. Prayer is a vital way to encourage and assist our brothers and sisters.
Help run the technical aspect of our Sunday morning services, or do some other technical work in the background to keep the church running.
Serve our kids in a variety of ways on Sunday mornings, Tuesday evenings, and beyond!
Serve with our middle or high school students as you seek to point them to Jesus!
Supervise and host use of the Playground on Sunday mornings between/after services and/or during our Open Play on Monday and Thursday evenings.
Help keep the church, and the people inside it, safe during Sunday services.
Provide a warm welcome to each person who arrives on a Sunday morning.
Welcome everyone on their way into the sanctuary and assist them in finding seats as needed.
Staff our Cafe and make coffee for Sunday services.
Host new visitors on Sunday mornings and help them get comfortable in the church.
Staff the Next Steps kiosk on Sunday mornings to help people get connected with their next step in faith and at FBC.
Family Bible Church has a Stephen Ministry team of willing and trained individuals to help those who are going through difficult times. Stephen Ministers meet with individuals on a weekly basis, listening and helping them work through situations in life and process them in a Biblical and caring manner. Stephen Ministers help in lots of situations such as: losing a close relationship, going through a spiritual crisis, discerning life direction, struggling with a life choice, divorce or separation, terminal illness, health issues, discouragement, and more. Stephen Ministers receive 50 hours of stimulating and useful training in Christian caring skills. We are the caregivers…God is the cure giver. You are always helped and supported in your ministry through supervision.
Give home visits or friendly calls to those in the church who are home bound.
Help take care of the church building and property. Options include Gardening, Custodial Team, Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Shoveling, and more.
Project Needs:
Provide meals for FBC families that may have had surgery, a death in the immediate family, birth of a baby, etc. You can also request a meal for someone in the church who may be in need. This ministry is a great way to support and encourage others and show them the love of God in a real world way!
Our goal is to reach every person in the greater Marshall community with the love and Gospel of Jesus! Come alongside us as we seek to serve those around us as Jesus did. How do we do this?
By reaching ONE.
Each of us strives to intentionally engage in a deeper relationship with ONE person, all with the hope of them knowing Jesus.
The Lighthouse Food and Clothing Pantry is open the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9:30 - 11:30 am. We provide food, clothing, and household supplies for numerous families in our community. Our goal is to help those in need and proclaim the Good News. Join us at 8:30 am to volunteer.
Join together to love our city in Jesus’ name this year.
Upcoming Opportunities:
September 6 & 7 - Home Tour Project
October 25 - Costume Parade
December 1 - Christmas Parade
Past Project:
May 10 - City Clean Up Project
Mobile Meals of Marshall is Looking for New Drivers
Looking to volunteer? Enjoy people? Enjoy driving?
Deliver meals to shut ins and those recovering from surgery or illnesses.
Contact Mobile Meals below.
Family Bible Church partners with a variety of ministries to serve and support our community, including:
🔗 Alternatives of Battle Creek
🔗 Calhoun County Jail Ministry – Brent Folkema
🔗 Christian Resources International
🔗 CityLinc
🔗 Marshall Area Community Services
Together, we make a greater impact by supporting these vital ministries in our region.
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations.” - Jesus, in Matthew 28:19
Reach the nations.
Even from our own corner of the world, there are many different ways we can reach others with the Gospel, whether around the country or to the vast reaches of the world. Engage with the mission God has entrusted to each of His followers.
Short term missions can be life-changing for those you serve and for those who go. Find out where you can serve!
Mustard Seeds is an organization that was created to help serve those in Africa who do not have feminine hygiene products. We are continuing to empower young girls in Uganda with very basic needs, Biblical insight, education and skills training. Mustard Seeds meets every Monday at 9 am in Room 101 to make the products.
We sponsor children in a small village in northern South Africa through Horizon International. Sponsorship covers food, clothing, school supplies, and other needs each month.
Family Bible Church supports global missions through partnerships with dedicated missionaries and organizations around the world:
🔗 World Venture – Jim & Janice Dahl
🔗 Sent to Serve Ministries – Paul & Sonya Gale
🔗 Wycliffe Bible Translators – Gavin & Carrie Jones
🔗 Child Evangelism Fellowship – Diana Joss
🔗 AEM International – Dave & Ann Kitonga
🔗 Central Missionary Clearinghouse – John & Rachel Reaser
🔗 Horizon International – Andres & Nelly VanderMerwe
🔗 Cord Ministries International – Ken & Sharon Wade
🔗 Engineering Ministries International – Ellery Walker
🔗 Voice of Christ Media Ministries
We are honored to partner with these ministries as they share the gospel, meet practical needs, and build God’s Kingdom across the globe.