• 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.

• 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 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 6:30p.m during certain times of the year. Please call the church for current class information. 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.

• Moms In Touch
  Meets each Monday (following the school calendar) at 9:30 - 10:30 am in B205! This international organization unites moms in prayer for our children and schools. More information is available at www.momsintouch.org
  
  
• Prayers and Squares International
  Shadowbrook Chapter 824 meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at Swift Atlanta. Prayers and Squares is an outreach ministry that combines prayer and a hand-tied quilt, given to people facing personal crisis. For more information on this ministry, please call the church office at 770 945-1524.
  
  
  
• 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 OUTREACH 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.
• CardConnect 
  Alex Croxton (croxtona@yahoo.com) 678-294-2915
  On the first Tuesday night of each month during the fall and spring semesters, volunteers write cards to visitors and to newcomers to the Suwanee area.  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 
  Jeff Sorrow (jsorrow@shadowbrookchurch.org) or
  Elise Price (eprice@shadowbrookchurch.org)
  770-945-1524
  Upward (www.upward.org) is a league for Kindergarten 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

• "Be the Church" Day
  Rick Patchin (rpatchin@msn.com) 770-945-1524
  On Sunday, October 12, 2008, Shadowbrook's normal schedule of three services was changed to breakfast at 8:00 AM, one combined service at 9:00 AM, and then at 10:00 AM, everyone headed off to work on service projects for the community.  Instead of spending time learning about the love of Christ in Sunday School that morning, time was spent by the whole church demonstrating the love of Christ through community service projects.  Projects included home repair, home cleaning, nursing home visitation, visiting shut-ins, leading worship at a local church, providing childcare at a mission church, cleaning up NGHS stadium, landscaping work at Suwanee Elementary, making teacher appreciation baskets, and much more.

• 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 6:30 AM and includes live music and several speakers from various local churches.

• Christmas Candlelight Services
  Richie Sissom (rsissom@shadowbrookchurch.org)
  During the Christmas season, Shadowbrook offers two Christmas candlelight services. This is a wonderful time of worship and praise.
  
• Fall Family Fest
  Jeff Sorrow (jsorrow@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524
  Each year in late October, 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 at
  6:00 pm. Shadowbrook sponsors this event each year in Suwanee's Town Center Park. This event begins with praise music followed by individual prayers led by several 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
  Jeff Sorrow (jsorrow@shadowbrookchurch.org)
  770-945-1524
  One week during the summer, Shadowbrook provides a Day Camp for completed K - 5th grade.  Day Camp has a fee.
• Kids Music & More Camp
  Richie Sissom (rsissom@shadowbrookchurch.org)
  One week during the summer, Shadowbrook provides a Music Camp for children completed 1st - 5th grade. Children will learn a musical during the week and perform it for their families. This camp has a fee.