| In this issue: April Opportunities Food Round Up Youth Spring Mission Trip Fill the Tank Senior Adult Lunch Ministry Assistant Appreciation Unfiltered Faith Youth Rally Friends of the Children Save the Date Men’s Rally Cakes for Kids Resource of the Week Church News Partner News |
| Upcoming Opportunities Food Round Up  Catawba River Baptist Association would like to participate in the NC Baptist initiative by collecting grocery gift cards. It would be wonderful if all 67 churches in the CRBA would participate by bringing at least 1 gift card for the Baptist Children’s Homes. We encourage you to prayerfully consider joining this ministry drive. Fill the tank Initiative- April 12  Senior Adult Lunch  Ministry Assistant Appreciation Lunch  Unfiltered Faith Youth Rally  Friends of the Children Mission Day  There will be transportation provided -leaving from Zion Baptist church at 6:45am. This is a FREE event. Save the Date Men’s Rally  Cakes for Kids  Resources of the Week  Your CRBA has a dunking booth available for you to check out. Checking out any resource is free of charge to all our CRBA churches. If you would like to reserve any CRBA resource just call (828) 437-0137.Church NewsSeveral of our churches are hiring a variety of positions. We list them here for just a couple of weeks and then ask you to visit our website to see all the positions open. If you have a community event we can advertise for you, please send us a .jpg to admin@crbanc.org and we would be so happy to put it in our Church News Section Burkemont- Burkemont is seeking to hire a Promotion AssistantA. Part time – 20-25 hours a weekB. Accountable to the Office ManagerC. Good interpersonal skillsD. Computer experience and knowledge: Canva, Microsoft Office (Word,Publisher, Excel, Powerpoint), and other software the office might useE. Team Player1. Answering the phone2. Allow people entrance to the building via the security system3. Gather, produce, and print bulletin4. Social media – create, manage, & post graphics;5. Design and update website6. Update Realm (membership database) as needed7. Weekly congregational email (Friday)8. Powerpoint/Propresenter slides (announcement & sermon) on Sunday9. Use any & all communication methods10. Attend monthly full staff meetingIf the Lord leads you to submit a resume, please email to Luke Lane atllane@burkemontbaptist.org. Partner News Pregnancy Care Center Bottle Drive  National Day of Prayer Women’s Luncheon  Children’s Summit  If you are interested in joining a group from the CRBA to attend this Summit and riding together, please contact Greg Klapp at Burkemont Baptist (828) 437-2357. Hopewell Baptist Church (Victory Campus), 8900 Concord Hwy Monroe, NC 28110 Monday, April 20th, 2026 Time: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. RegisterKids Ministry Summit is a 1-day conference to refresh, equip and inspire leaders shaping the next generation for Christ. Through powerful worship, practical workshops and a time to be filled in the Word with meaningful connections, you’ll gain tools to strengthen your ministry and encourage your team. Whether you serve in a large church or a small setting, this conference will leave you renewed, challenged and ready for greater kingdom impact. The theme is “Anchored in Truth: Standing Firm in Biblical Teaching in a Shifting Culture,” based on Hebrews 6:19. Hear from author and kids ministry leader Sam Luce.Speaker: Sam Luce Schedule7:30 a.m. – Registration 8 a.m. – Main Session 9:30 a.m. – Break 9:55 a.m. – Breakout Session 1 10:45 a.m. – Break 11:05 a.m. – Breakout Session 2 Noon – Lunch 1 p.m. – Breakout Session 3 1:50 p.m. – Break 2:10 p.m. – Main Session Big House Family Ministries is Hiring JOB TITLE: Director of Support Services/Burke Co.REPORTS TO: Executive DirectorPOSITION: Part-Time (20 hours/week) at $20/hourLOCATION: Burke County NC (with overlap in adjacent counties)The mission of BHFM is to equip the Church to care for foster and adoptive families.POSITION SUMMARYThe Director of Support Services is responsible for developing partnerships with churches and childcare agencies primarily in Burke County, NC. Church partners are encouraged to develop in-house foster/adoptive programs that can include Replanted support groups, Family AdvocacyMinistries (FAMS), TBRI Training opportunities, and/or intercessory prayer groups. Specific duties include:Shepherding FAMsRecruit Church Advocates and support them in their efforts to set-up Care Communities and other FAM ministries at the advocate’s church using BHFM tools and resources.Support Church Advocates in coordinating and managing volunteers and to document families and children served.Ensure volunteers complete and document all required training courses.Shepherding Replanted Support groupsProvide leadership and support to Replanted group facilitators and leadership team members.Ensure all appropriate training is complete and documented.Assist with implementation of a Replanted Fall Conference once established (future).Fielding Community RequestsReceive, vet, and respond to community requests for assistance.Connect families with churches to receive FAM-related support, or, if needs are outside of BHFM’s mission, connect families to other community services.Other DutiesSupport the executive director and board in fundraising tasks as appropriate.Assist with special events including Creek Day and the annual Hope Encounter fundraiser.Serve as a spokesperson/representative in the local community.Participate in on-going training as needed.General QualificationsDedicated to Big House Family Ministry’s vision and mission with a passion for serving foster and adoptive families.Agreement with the BHFM Statement of Faith.Agreement with BHFM position on Church Engagement. (Nicene Creed)Clear sense of calling to this role in this organization.Demonstrated record of successful past collaboration in a nonprofit ministry setting.Ability to communicate across diverse audiences in various denominational settings.Strong community-building skills and eagerness to contribute to the BHFM team.Strong time management and organizational skills including an ability to work remotely with minimal oversight.Willingness to give and receive feedback.Ability to inspire and motivate volunteers. Flexibility in working toward meeting expectations while nurturing on-going participation.Experience related to foster care/adoption services is desirable but not required.The successful candidate must provide their own car to travel between churches and other business meetings. Travel expenses for work-related mileage will be reimbursed per BHFM policy.High School Diploma with associate or bachelor’s degree and/or relevant prior experience preferred.To apply, send an email sharing why you’d be a good fit for the position along with your resumeto Executive Director Sarah Thomas at saraht@bighousefamilyministry.org. |
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