Practical Christian Involvement Ministries

PCI Ministry Team Leaders 2011-2012
Connect intentionally forms relationships with people on the Bryan hill to demonstrate the love of Christ. Connect with people's names, faces, and stories, get outside of the Bryan bubble, and see the harvest at your doorstep. Contact: Angela Schimpf
Lifeblood supports Word for the World Ministries–an organization in India that feeds and cares for orphans–by making trips to the Chattanooga Plasma donation center twice a month. Contact: Olivia Busch
Pals ministers to at-risk children in the Dayton community by pairing Bryan students with a local "little pal." This unique opportunity teachs Pals (younger and older) what lifestyle evangelism truly is. Contact: Lily Cannon • Watch Video »
Prison Ministry regularly visits female inmates at the local jail to share friendship, prayer, and encouragement. Contact: Hannah Shipe
ProjectHOPE is a student-shaped ministry that seeks to serve the homeless. Come alongside us as we join with local organizations in Chattanooga and Dayton, building relationships with the homeless and gaining perspective into the plight of the poor. Contact: Megan Bartlett
RIDE (Reaching Individuals with Disabilities Effectively) works weekly with handicapped children and adults who ride horses for therapy. Contact: Kayla Freeman
Senior Adult Ministry makes weekly visits to local nursing homes, where we interact with residents through music, hand massages, and one-on-one conversations, and look for ways to bless the nursing home staff. Contact: Sonja Meberg
We at SSTOP (Students Stopping the Trafficking of Persons) pursue a call to engage the fight against human trafficking. Our team hosts international conferences, holds regular prayer meetings, and partners with global and local ministries, working to bring justice to the oppressed. Contact: Rose Prince or sstop27@gmail.com • Watch Video »
Students in Service serves the needy of Rhea County in very practical ways, acting as the hands and feet of Christ. Throughout the semester, we organize service projects like mowing an elderly person's lawn, cleaning a single mother's house, or painting a church. Contact: Trevor Haught • Watch a video about our annual MLK Day »
Students for Life is dedicated to valuing life of all ages and spreading this value both on- and off-campus through education, inspiration, and love. We partner with the Women's Care Center of Dayton and other off-campus volunteer efforts. Contact: Allison Baker
Testify is a creative movement and drama ministry that meets every Sunday night. We seek to worship God and challenge our audiences to live out their faith as we perform for church groups and community events. No experience necessary! Contact: Glenna Gibbs
Tutoring works with local elementary and secondary students on a wide range of subjects, either at the local YMCA Family Center or one-on-one. We love tutors with a heart for kids who need homework help. Contact: Olivia Eanes


