• Celebrate Recovery®
  Bobby Linkous (blinkous@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524 http://www.celebraterecovery.com/
  Celebrate Recovery is a recovery ministry based on biblical principles with a goal to let God work through us in providing His healing power through a Christ-centered 12 step program. This experience allows people to be "changed" spiritually by working through sound biblical
  principles.
  Celebrate Recovery helps people find God's healing from life's tough addictions like drugs, alcohol, pornography, eating disorders, co-dependency, depression or any other kind of hurt, habit or hang-up.

• Diabetes Support Group
  Rick Patchin (rpatchin@msn.com)
  770-945-1524
  The Diabetes Support group at Shadowbrook meets monthly to discuss diabetes management through diet, exercise and medication. Come to share your ideas and to learn from others.

• DivorceCare
  Mark Lindsay (MLindsay@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524
  DivorceCare is not just a program, it is a process that will enable persons who are going through a divorce or have gone through a divorce to experience recovery.  There are 13 sessions lasting an hour an a half each. These sessions consist of a video presentation, workbook review and a time of sharing.  It is an open ended program that allows participatants to become a part of this group at anytime. We meet at the Shadowbrook Baptist Church each Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. How does it work: http://www.divorcecare.org/startagroup/howitworks/

• First Place
  Mark Lindsay (mlindsay@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524
  First Place is a Christ-centered weight control program. It has affected thousands of lives nationwide as it guides participants to give Christ first place in their lives and to attain spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically balanced lives.  The class meets on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM during certain times of the year.

• HOPE Christian Counseling Center  
  770-945-6303
  HOPE Christian Counseling Center seeks to provide Biblically based counseling for the North Gwinnett and surrounding communities.  Our hope is to aid people as they face the difficulties that often impact their lives.  The center has two counselors working on different days of the week.  This offers a wide variety of times that will meet your schedule, as well as, offering counselors with varied areas of expertise to best meet your specific counseling needs.  The Center is subsidized by the church as a ministry to our community and offers counseling rates below market prices to make it available to most every need.

• Service Outreach Ministry
  Alex Croxton (croxtona@yahoo.com) 678-294-2915
  The Service Outreach Ministry performs yard work, general home repair, house cleaning, and other local small home-related projects.

• World Vision
  Terry Gross (tgross@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524
  World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Shadowbrook's youth are partnering with World Vision to help bring clean water, food, shelter, medicines/clinics, education/schools, and spiritual transformation to the children and families in the area of Mwingi-Tseikuru, Kenya. 

CHURCH WELCOMING MINISTRY

• FirstConnect Ministry
  Alex Croxton (croxtona@yahoo.com) 678-294-2915
  The FirstConnect ministry teams make home visits to first time church visitors.  While on these visits, they deliver brownies and church information with a warm and welcoming smile.
• FAITH Ministry 
  Alex Croxton (croxtona@yahoo.com) 678-294-2915
  On Tuesday nights during the fall and spring semesters, members of the church gather to visit prospects and those who do not attend church.  Training is provided each night using the FAITH strategy.  “FAITH is an ongoing, comprehensive (evangelism and ministry) strategy and process which functions through Sunday school.” For more information, click on Facts About FAITH. (http://www.lifeway.com/faith/).  A meal is provided so everyone can come directly from home or work.
• Go Night 
  Alex Croxton (croxtona@yahoo.com) 678-294-2915
  On Tuesday nights during the fall and spring semesters, a room is setup with tables and chairs for everyone to come and write cards and letters to visitors and church attendees.  A meal is provided so everyone can come directly from home or work.

DISASTER RELIEF MINISTRY

• Disaster Relief Ministry
  Rick Patchin (rpatchin@msn.com ) 770-945-1524
  The Disaster Relief Ministry provides:
  • Promotion (promotes awareness and training opportunities)
  • Leadership (trains individuals to work on disaster relief projects)
  • Transportation (provides vehicles to move disaster relief units to and from disaster areas)
  • Workers (provides people to perform the work).

RECREATION MINISTRY

• Golf Outings
  Bobby Linkous (blinkous@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524
  The church organizes two golf outings each year.  In the fall, the outing is held at a local course and usually involves only one round.  In the spring, the outing is usually an overnight trip and involves multiple rounds.
• Ladies' Workout
  Holly Freedman (hfreedman10@charter.net) or call the church office at 770-945-1524
  Shadowbrook's workout sessions provide opportunity to improve and maintain fitness levels in a variety of ways while enjoying the company and support of other women. Sessions are usually on Thursday night and last approximately one hour.
• Men’s Basketball
  Bobby Linkous (blinkous@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524
  During the winter months, men’s pick-up games are played one night a week.  This format works great for those with busy schedules and for those who are just looking for some exercise, good fun, and great fellowship.
• Men’s Softball
  Bobby Linkous (blinkous@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524
  In the spring, join us for men’s softball that is part of a local league.
• Upward Basketball 
  Bobby Linkous (blinkous@shadowbrookchurch.org) or
  Brenda Morris (bmorris@shadowbrookchurch.org)
  770-945-1524
  Upward (www.upward.org) is a league for 1st through 6th grade boys and girls.  Practices and games take place in the church gymnasium and runs from December to the end of February. 
• Walking with the Oldies
  Rick Patchin (rpatchin@msn.com) 770-945-1524
  Get some exercise with favorite oldies music in the Shadowbrook Family Life Center on Monday through Thursday mornings from 8:00 – 9:00 am.

SPECIAL EVENTS MINISTRY

• Candlelight Memorial Service
  Bobby Linkous (blinkous@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524
  Each year around December, Shadowbrook participates in the Candlelight Memorial Service held at Flanigan’s Funeral Home. This is a special service for those who have lost loved ones throughout the year.  Call the church to find out the specific date and time.
• Easter Sunrise Service
  Bobby Linkous (blinkous@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524
  Each year on Easter, Shadowbrook holds an interdenominational Easter sunrise service in Town Center Park in Suwanee.  The service usually begins at 6:00 AM and includes live music and several speakers from various local churches.
• Fall Family Fest
  Marcia Massie (mmassie@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524
  Each year on October 31st, the church hosts a fall festival for families that includes games, food, moon walks, candy, prizes, live music, a bicycle stunt show, and more.
• National Day of Prayer
  Alex Croxton (croxtona@yahoo.com) 678-294-2915
  The Annual National Day of Prayer takes place each year on the first Thursday in May. Shadowbrook sponsors this event each year in Suwanee's Town Center Park and begins at 6:30pm. This event begins with the Shadowbrook Station band followed by individual prayers led by many of the area's local leaders.
• Public Servants Luncheon
  Rick Patchin (rpatchin@msn.com) 770-945-1524
  
Each year Shadowbrook holds a Public Servants Luncheon to honor and serve our local public servants.  Firemen, police, and more meet in our Family Life Center to enjoy a free lunch provided the church staff.
• Summer Day Camp
  Marcia Massie (mmassie@shadowbrookchurch.org)
  770-945-1524
  Each year in the summer, Shadowbrook provides a Day Camp for grades PreK-4.  Day Camp has a small fee, lasts Monday through Thursday from 9 – 1:00 each day and involves Bible study, games, arts, crafts, and much more.