Life Groups

We believe that spiritual growth happens best in a small group environment where each person benefits from the encouragement and combined experience of many group members. At Mid-Way, small group Bible studies are a vital part of the community and provide an environment where people can grow spiritually and relationally with others at church.




We are currently in a new bible study during our Life Group hours for all Adults classes by Dr. David Jeremiah called Basics of the Christian Faith. This study will run from June till September, so be sure not to miss a week!

We currently offer over 90 small groups that meet each Sunday Morning and serve a variety of different interests, age groups, and people. We invite you to experience dynamic spiritual growth in one of our small groups!

For more information about this ministry, please contact Pastor Ray Hoeben at 919-772-5864 or via email at ray.hoeben@mid-way.com

New Believers Class

Experience New Life will be a four week class starting July 27th and runs through August 17th. MBC is dedicated to teaching new believers what the next steps are when they experience new life. This class is designed to provide essentials training for new Christians to enable them to faithfully and effectively participate in church life and begin the process of becoming spiritually mature.

Our New Believers class will help you:

• Understand who Jesus Christ is, what he accomplished, and what it means to follow him
• Know the difference between false and true religions
• Understand the godly habits that you must develop in order to grow spiritually
• Understand life groups, and the role they play in the life of a believer
• Understand the importance of church membership
• Understand the next steps on your path to spiritual maturity

This class is designed for new Christians or those interested in Experiencing New Life!

Click here to sign up for this class online using Access ACS!

Life University

Life University is coming soon so be sure to look for signup sheets on Sunday, July 8th. The Fall Life U classes will start on August 26th and run until November 11th.

For more information about this ministry, please contact at 919-772-5864 or via email at @mid-way.com

Worship & Celebration Ministry

CELEBRATION ORCHESTRA
Every week the Celebration Orchestra accompanies congregational worship and presents instrumental features for our Sunday services. The Celebration Orchestra is open to high school students through adults who have a basic level of musicianship on their chosen instrument.

We meet for rehearsals each Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00pm in the worship center and for pre-service warm-ups on Sundays at 8:10am and 5:00pm. In addition, we meet one night each month for a “super rehearsal” where we spend time learning new music.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Pastor Greg Hales at 772-5864 or via email at greg@mid-way.com.

CELEBRATION CHOIR
The Celebration Choir at Mid-Way Baptist Church is a vibrant group of almost 100 people who provide music for each Sunday morning and evening service and help lead the congregation in worship. The Celebration Choir sings a wide variety of music and has recorded two music projects and provides special dramatic musicals for Easter, Independence Day and Christmas each year.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Pastor Greg Hales at 772-5864 or via email at greg@mid-way.com. We meet for rehearsals each Wednesday evening at 7:30 in the Choir Suite.

DRAMA
The drama ministry of Mid-Way is an integral part of the worship service and special Music Ministry productions throughout the year. In our annual Christmas production, our drama casts have ranged from 20-45 people. Additionally, we use skits and props as a powerful way to convey truths that tie-in with Pastor’s message.

Preschool

Our mission is to provide a loving, caring and safe environment in which our preschoolers can learn and grow to love and serve God. We understand that children learn more effectively through relationships of love, trust, and acceptance than any other way. Even small infants begin forming attitudes and concepts that affect their spiritual and emotional growth. We believe that, as they grow and learn, preschoolers are capable of worship, and they want to have fun. Ultimately, we desire to see all children grow as Jesus did, “in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” (Luke 2:52)

To find out more, please visit our Preschool Ministry page.

For more information about this ministry, please contact Lou Ann Upchurch at 919-772-5864 or via email at louann@mid-way.com

Children

Welcome to Mid-Way’s Kingdom Seeker's Children’s Ministry – a team of God called professionals and volunteers using their passion and gifts to lead children. Our teachers magnify the truths of God’s Word in relevant lessons, and our many volunteers assist in a variety of areas to create a fun, child-targeted experience to reach children. And nowhere is that more likely to happen than in the Kingdom Seekers Children's Ministry. We use art, drama, music, multi-media, and creative Bible lessons to encourage kids and help them establish a life long relationship with Christ. The age appropriate, relevant Bible lessons apply directly to the kids’ lives and help kids’ establish a growing relationship with Christ.

To find out more, please visit our Children's Ministry page.

For more information about this ministry, please contact Lou Ann Upchurch at 919-772-5864 or via email at louann@mid-way.com

Kidstuf

Kidstuf is a face-paced, kid-friendly program. It provides an environment where both kids and parents can learn timeless Biblical virtues through drama, worshipful music, choreography, storytelling, multi-media and more. The virtues emphasized each week strategically coincide with the Children’s Small Groups and both the God Time Cards and Refrigerator Door Resources.

Families are invited to come and listen, laugh, and praise Jesus Christ with the Kidstuf gang every week during your child's Life Group (a.k.a. Sunday School). This ministry provides families with valuable experiences that can be continued throughout the week even after you go home on Sunday. The goal is to live out what is learned. Kidstuf is a very comfortable way for you to invite your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to church to learn about Jesus!

To find out more, please visit our Kidstuf page.

For more information about this ministry, please contact Christy Gardner at 919-772-5864 or via email at christy@mid-way.com

Middle School

SWAT MS is a purpose-driven student ministry that connects the students of today to the world of tomorrow. Because our world diminishes absolute truth and moral norms, it is imperative that Middle School students be transformed by the Word of God, through the Spirit of God, to the Son of God.

SWAT Middle School Ministry exists to expose middle school students to God’s love, to equip them to exalt God, enjoy other believers, and experience the work of the ministry.

To find out more, please visit our MBC SWAT website.

For more information about this ministry, please contact Pastor Kenny Loch at 919-772-5864 or via email at kenny.loch@mid-way.com

High School

SWAT High School partners with parents in setting Godly examples for young people. We strive to instill the Word of God in their hearts, teach them to walk in His ways, and guide them in a path of obedience. Our programs feature indepth Bible studies, missions work, service projects, camps, trips, and countless opportunities to foster friendships which could last a lifetime.
To find out more, please visit our MBC SWAT website.

For more information about this ministry, please contact Pastor Grant Staubs at 919-772-5864 or via email at grant@mid-way.com

Awana

Why do hundreds of thousands of kids attend Awana Clubs every week? Awana is fun! That's the bottom line for most kids. Of course, they're learning and growing while they're having fun.

Awana Club meetings are brimming with life-enriching experiences for young people! Trained leaders guide children through age-appropriate material. Clubbers learn that God is real, that He loves them, and that He has expressed that love through Jesus Christ. They also learn how to apply the truths of the Bible to their daily lives. In a world desperate for high standards of morality and ethics, Awana uses the BIble to teach children to honor God and their fellow human beings.

Our church offers Awana Club to all ages. The groups are as follows:

• Cubbies (K3-K4)
• Sparks (K5-2 grade)
• Truth & Training (3-5 grade)
• Trek (6-8 grade)
• Journey 24-7 (9-12 grade)

To find out more, please visit our Awana page.

Download the Awana Registration Form online. Print it out and bring it to the first night of Awana.
Awana 2008 Registration Form for Puggles, Cubbies, T&T
Awana 2008 Registration Form for Trek & Journey

For more information about this ministry, please contact Wendy Bryan at 919-772-5864 or via email at wendy@mid-way.com

College & Career

The College & Career Ministry at MBC is made up of diverse individuals, ranging from 18-29, who have embarked on the incredible adventure to discover and fulfill their God-given purpose. The College & Career Ministry exists to build mature believers in the Lord, to equip them to minister to the church body and to reach the lost for Christ.

To find out more, please visit our College & Career website.

For more information about this ministry, please contact Pastor Grant Staubs at 919-772-5864 or via email at grant@mid-way.com

Men's Ministry

The Men’s Ministry at Mid-Way focuses on building godly men that are loving husbands, godly fathers, and strong men of character and integrity to the extent that their circle of influence is profoundly affected for the cause of Christ. Through special Bible studies, seminars, retreats and father/son outings, we give men the tools they need to be men that are loving their wife as Christ loves the church, raising godly sons and daughters, serving in their church, and reaching their peers and circle of influence for Christ. “As iron sharpens iron so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” Proverbs 27:17

For more information about this ministry, please contact Pastor Ray Hoeben at 919-772-5864 or via email at ray.hoeben@mid-way.com

Women's Ministry

The Women’s Ministry at MBC exists to help women face the broad spectrum of life’s challenges by encouraging a vital, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and other women. Through seminars, retreats, Bible studies, and other “just plain fun” gatherings MBC provides the tools necessary to build relationships where growth, encouragement and mentoring can occur. The mission of the women’s ministry is four-fold:

• To teach women to know God through His Word
• To equip women to reach beyond the walls of the church and into their communities that others might come to know Christ
• To bring women into the fellowship of the church that they might grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ
• To minister to women where they are

For more information about this ministry, please contact Elaine Hartley at 919-772-5864 or via email at elaine@mid-way.com

Couples Ministry

Whether newlyweds or celebrating their golden anniversary, MBC’s Married Couples Ministry is committed to providing the Biblical tools couples need to grow their marriage to what God desires it to be. Through relevant small group Bible studies, gatherings with other couples, mentoring, retreats and seminars throughout the year couples can build life-lasting marriages and love-filled families that bring joy unspeakable and glory to God.

For more information about this ministry, please contact Pastor Ray Hoeben at 919-772-5864 or via email at ray.hoeben@mid-way.com

Singles II

At MBC we realize that singles are one of the fastest growing segments of our population. It is our conviction that with the growing number of single adults in the greater Raleigh area, we have a great opportunity and responsibility to reach as many as possible and build them in their walk with Christ. We desire to instill a passion for Christ in singles that will unleash a whole generation of people who will take full advantage of their singleness for ministry and the pursuit of godly things. Therefore, our singles ministry exists to be a relevant, relational and growing community where single adults can be:

• Reached with the Word of God
• Encouraged to be devoted to serve in our ministry
• Equipped to experience missions that impact the surrounding community and world for Jesus Christ

Singles III

At MBC we realize that singles are one of the fastest growing segments of our population. It is our conviction that with the growing number of single adults in the greater Raleigh area, we have a great opportunity and responsibility to reach as many as possible and build them in their walk with Christ. We desire to instill a passion for Christ in singles that will unleash a whole generation of people who will take full advantage of their singleness for ministry and the pursuit of godly things. Therefore, our singles ministry exists to be a relevant, relational and growing community where single adults can be:

• Reached with the Word of God
• Encouraged to be devoted to serve in our ministry
• Equipped to experience missions that impact the surrounding community and world for Jesus Christ

Spanish Ministry

Erroneamente se piensa hoy en día que la Iglesia es un “club” social, un lugar donde se ayuda al necesitado o simplemente donde se reunen personas que son mejores que los demás o en el más común de los casos se cree que es un edificio.

Pero, ¿qué es lo que enseña la Biblia en realidad acerca de la Iglesia? La Biblia enseña que la Iglesia está compuesta por un grupo de personas que han depositado su fe en Cristo Jesús y Bautizados, que dicho grupo está debidamente organizado como un cuerpo y que la cabeza es Cristo, que cada una de las personas son sus miembros y que son acomodados por Dios donde él quiere y que juntos deben cumplir con las ordenanzas, tener comunión y crecer en la fe mediante la Palabra de Dios.

La Iglesia es quién ha sido comisionada a predicar el evangelio a todas las personas en el mundo, mediante la evangelización local y las misiones.

For more information visit our Spanish Ministry page.

For more information about this ministry, please contact Pastor Daniel Garcia at 919-772-5864 or via email at daniel@mid-way.com

Discovery Class

Are you overwhelmed by the size of MBC? Are you asking why am I here? How can God use me? Is there a place for me? Perhaps you are already in service and ready for change or just validation in what you are doing. This class will give you an avenue to become a vital part of the MBC family through its ministries. Come learn more about your self and how special you are to God.

I want to invite you to participate in our Discovery Classes. You do not have to member of MBC to attend. Check the church calendar or the MBC Connection for the dates.

For more information visit our Discovery Class page.

For more information about this ministry, please contact Pastor Gene Schuyler at 919-772-5864 or via email at gene@mid-way.com

Deaf Ministry

Life Groups - 9:00am
Sunday Morning Worship (with interpreter) - 10:30am
Sunday Night Service (with interpreter) - 6:00pm

Women & Couples’ Biblical Counseling Ministry

Donna Baker has a Women and Couples’ Biblical Counseling Ministry on Thursdays at the church office. Donna is a graduate of Campbell University with a B.S. Degree in Psychology. She is also a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a masters degree in counseling. This ministry focuses on using God’s Word in helping women and couples with any difficulty they may be facing. The goal of Biblical Counseling is to help each counselee to become more Christ-like. The Bible is the only solution to life’s problems. Appointments can be made by calling the church office at 772-5864.

S.O.A.R. - Sports Ministry

SOAR Softball is starting up on April 1st so be sure to sign up immediately. We will offer both coed and men's teams. Registration is only $35.00 a person, so be sure to contact Kevin Hinton at 772-5864 or by email at kevin.hinton@mid-way.com to reserve your spot on the team.

View Pictures of past SOAR events:
View pictures of SOAR T-Ball!
View pictures of SOAR Soccer Camp!