Outreach and Serve

1 Peter 4:10 ”As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 


God has granted us His church the incredible opportunity to serve in many different ways. Many of our Strategic Ministry Partners are local and a great place to use the gifts God has given you! There are also many opportunities to serve the Body at Checkrow. We would love for you to join us in using the the unique gifting God has granted you to serve Him and the people around you. 


Opportunities to Serve in the Community

The Bushnell Area Ministerial Association Help and Hope Food Pantry Distribution is held on the first and third Tuesdays (5:30-6:30 p.m.) and Saturdays (9:00-10:00 a.m.) of each month. Many volunteers are needed on the distribution days as well as other days during the month to pick up and package food for distribution. Please contact one of our pastors if you would like to serve at the BAMA Help and Hope food Pantry.

Sign up to serve the Lord this summer! Faith Bible Camp is seeking God-honoring counselors, servants and leaders to serve Him and to serve the student campers. Contact Faith Bible Camp at FaithBibleCamp.com/Volunteer or call (309) 358-1421 to get started.


Spoon River Pregnancy Center is seeking Volunteer Advocates to walk alongside individuals and families navigating unplanned or challenging pregnancies. We offer honest information, practical support, and a safe space to explore your options—without pressure, without judgment.

Training is provided. Please contact Spoon River Pregnancy Center (309) 435-7130 for more information.

There are so many ways to help the teens of Youth for Christ!!! You could volunteer your time! Be an adult ministry leader or a board member.You could pray! Become part of our prayer team. You could give financially!

However you choose to partner with YFC, you are helping make an impact on the teens of our local communities. We appreciate every single prayer, donation, and the time that you give. God is doing big things! Join us!

Please call 309.833.3026 for more information.

Please contact a Pastor if you would like to serve on one of these teams.

Worship Team

Members of this team help oversee different aspects of worship services and special services throughout the year.They play a key role in helping our Church focus on loving God. 


Specific Tasks Include: 

Coordination of music teams and groups to help lead Sunday morning services

Planning for seasonal worship events through the calendar year, i.e. Christmas, Easter, Summer Worship Events, Seasonal Choirs and groups, Harvest Dinner Entertainment, etc.

Facilitating creative ways for our church to worship God through many different ways He has expressed Himself to us.

Facilities Team 

Members of this team help oversee our building and grounds at Checkrow and our Bushnell Ministry Center. They play a key role in a very practical way by providing a well-functioning facility to foster worship services and outreach events. 

Specific Tasks Include: 

Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the property that the Lord has entrusted to us

Scheduling routine maintenance and cleaning as needed 

Working with the Leadership on ways to improve our facilities



Christian Education Team 

Members of this team help oversee the aspects of Christian Education that happen at Checkrow on Sunday morning and during midweek ministries. They help to facilitate the learning that happens in smaller settings. 


Specific Tasks Include: 

Overseeing and helping organize Sunday School for all ages

Working with the Wednesday night ministry coordinator to provide midweek ministries

Continuing to expand educational offerings by helping find qualified teachers and facilitators

Hospitality Team 

Members of this team help foster community through fellowship. They see the importance of hospitality as a gift given by God to be used to build His church. 


Specific Tasks Include: 

Overseeing monthly potlucks

Planning and implementation of meals for seasonal worship services and events

Providing direction for meal ministry and outreach events

Chosen Team 

Members of this team work with families in our church and community serving through foster care, adoption and orphan ministry. They have a heart for the fatherless and those whoc are for them on a daily basis. 

Specific Tasks Include: 

Caring for adoptive/foster care families in our church by meeting practical needs

Praying regularly for the fatherless and those who care for them

Working to further the mission of the Chosen Committee




Missions Team

Members of this team have a heart for the lost. They help focus our efforts on reaching those who need Christ both locally and oversees 


Specific Tasks Include: 

Communicating with our current full time missionaries, providing for them through prayer

Helping plan our March Forth Missions month 

Providing oversight to our short term missions teams 

Seeking ways to continue to partner with God’s church in our community 



Visitation/Visitors Team 

Members of this team will help reach those who are hurting and in need of encouragement. They are vital in caring for those in God’s church and also reaching out to and connecting with visitors seeking a church home. 


Specific Tasks Include: 

Helping connect those in need of encouragement with church members and leaders

Reaching out to new visitors/attenders and making connections

Providing information about Church Membership 


Checkrow Community Church

3564 E. Checkrow Road, Avon, IL 61415

(309) 465-3078

office@checkrow.com