Our Ministry
Big Woods exists to help people Know Christ, learn to Grow in Christ, and live to Show Christ.
How Big Woods Began
Big
Woods was started as Big Woods Chapel by Jeff & Elaine Lewis in
August 1984 as a tool to reach college students and the community. The
Lewis’ were followed by Bill & Kitty Murray in 1988. Pastor Ted
and Linda Justice was called in 1995. To accomplish Knowing Christ,
Growing in Christ and Showing Christ the church has developed LIFE
groups, a strong Women's ministry, a burgeoning men's ministry, a full
college ministry, children's and teen ministries as well as events that
meet the needs of people in the area. God
miraculously blessed the church with the present building which we
desire to use for dynamic worship, growing disciples and hosting events
to help the community and show Christ. Under the ministry of Pastor
Ted, and as a result of God’s gracious hand, the church has grown from
30 to now nearly 300 in average worship attendance. The growth necessitated a second staff person. We now have Eric Reiber serving as our campus minister.
Where We Are Going
God
has blessed in the past and we wait expectantly for His blessings now
and in the future. We have a dream of seeing 1,000 people from the area
joyfully worshipping God and ministering through LIFE groups, men's and
women's groups and ministry teams. As we continue to preach the gospel
of Jesus Christ crucified and resurrected, to make disciples, and live
radically obedient lives, we feel confident that God will make this
happen. This is a wonderful journey we are on. We want you to come with
us.