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Ministries

Children's Ministries...is under the leadership of Marceil Porter. Marceil, together with parents, are laying a spiritual foundation for children to build their lives on. There is no greater investment than investing in the life of a child. We are committed to showing Jesus' love to children in a safe, fun, and caring environment. We consider it a privilege to minister to your children. We take this responsibility seriously and we want you to know that your child is in safe and capable hands.

Arson Youth Ministry... meets each Sunday at 6:30 pm with leaders Josh and Breanna Nichols. Arson Youth Ministry hopes to take the love of Christ to the youth of this community.  What can be more exciting than igniting this generation with a passion that burns for our Lord Jesus Christ?

Worship Arts Ministries...has a vision to lead the congregation into the presence of the Lord with thanksgiving, praise and worship. Under the direction of Carla Thompson it is our desire to use all creative expressions as vessels that convey the passion and desire of this body for our Lord Jesus.  Robin Bagwell directs the audio ministry at CCF and Breanna Nichols helps to communicate the morning messages through the video ministry.  Each week we have an audio clip of the morning sermon available on our web site: ccfalamo.org.

Visitation Ministries...is under the compassionate direction of Dick Rahn. It is our direct contact to the sick and homebound.

Prayer Ministry ... Adelin Schauer coordinates the prayer teams who minister during the service on Sunday morning. Betty Rahn coordinates our prayer chain. We gather in the office on Sunday mornings at 7:00 am and on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 pm. Prayer lists are distributed on Wednesday evenings. If you have a need you wish listed, jot it on a Fellowship Card—or just call or e-mail the church office.

W.O.W.Women’s Ministry

Mission Statement - To extend the transforming presence of Jesus Christ to women in all life seasons in order to equip women to do His work and build up the church

Purpose Statement

-Reach Up to be women who worship and pray

-Reach In to be women in the Word, applying it to our lives and sharing with others in fellowship

-Reach Out to be women in ministry and effectively touch our world for Christ

Goal - Our desire is for every woman at CCF to grow in her relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and to realize and use her gifts to lovingly build up her fellow believers in the church



Christian Education...is under the direction of  Vaden Gilloth. We offer fun, age appropriate bible instruction from toddlers through high school. Adult classes are designed to lead believers to spiritual maturity through the study and application of God's word.

Cottonwood Cares Outreach Ministry...this ministry is designed to touch the community.  Throughout the year different outreach events are planned that help to bring the Love of Christ to this community in tangible and fun ways.  Watch for our Kid's Karnival at Alameda Park and Zoo.

Cottonwood’s Men’s Ministry...We are united in Christ and fighting the good fight…WE ARE THE BAND OF BROTHERS.     Vision:  To unify men under the Lordship of Jesus Christ     Purpose:  To help men build strong relationship with Jesus Christ through building awareness and application of the Word of God and the power of prayer.                           Approach:  To create, capture and sustain momentum for Jesus Christ.  The main thrust here is “Discipleship.”   Using mature Christian men to build-up the less mature with the Proverbs 27:17 theme:   “As iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another.”                                                 Ministry Goal:  Helping men take their rightful Biblical position at home and within the body of Christ while building attitudes of true worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry and witnessing for the cause of Christ.                                Staff Coordinator:  Pastor Vaden R. Gilloth              Leadership Team:  Barry Burke, Bobby Hernandez, Gil Martin, Joe Ortega and Todd Schoening                                 THEME OF 2010:  Growing Spiritual Muscles!                    2010 Schedule of Events:                                              Jan 23 – Men’s Seminar:  “The Case for Creation and Christ”   Feb27 – Men’s Breakfast Meeting                                 Mar27 – Men’s Breakfast Meeting                                   May 8 – Men’s Breakfast Meeting                                    Jun 25-26 – Men’s Retreat:  “The Spiritual Road is UP!”          Jul 31 – Men’s Breakfast Meeting                                     Sep 17-18- Men’s Hobby Days Seminar:  “Show & Tell Men’s Stuff”                                                                        Oct 30 – Men’s Breakfast Meeting                                   Dec 11 – Men’s Christmas Seminar:  “Making a better Christmas Holiday”                                                   *NOTE:  All Men’s Breakfast Meetings begin at 8 AM with breakfast and end at 9:30 AM with a testimony, message and ministry included.                                                      Ushers Ministry assists the pastor in accomplishing the goals for the congregation. Helps Ministry fosters an attitude of love and service.

Mission's Board...

Cottonwood Cafe...this ministry is under the direction of Amy Schoening.  It's a great big "Good Morning!" greeting to all our patrons.  Amy and her crew make sure that piping hot coffee ( in many delightful flavors) is ready and waiting for everyone who walks through our door.  Let's not mention the doughnuts, 
breakfast burritos and other goodies.  If you are a visitor...help yourself to a free donut and drink.