en http://www.wgbc.net © Copyright 2000 - 2008Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12&article_id=91 Youth Group meets every Tuesday night from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. JULY 27-August 2 Hume Lake Summer Camp AUGUST 23-Pool Party @ The Goodrows SEPTEMBER 1-Labor Day BBQ @ Church 13-Back To School Bash & BBQ 14-Ministry Faire OCTOBER 18-Secret Service 28-Costume Party 31-Harvest Carnival NOVEMBER 15-Progressive Dinner DECEMBER 16-Christmas Party Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:07:39 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=15 Pastors Chuck Austin, Senior Pastor. Chuck came to Willow Glen Baptist Church after having pastored churches in San Mateo and Los Banos. He's been married to Janice since 1979 and they have two grown children (Holly and Ben). Janice teaches 2nd grade at Achiever Christian School where she enjoys teaching and loving kids. Chuck graduated from San Jose State University (B.A., History) as well as Denver Seminary (M.A.). What's the greatest thrill for Chuck in ministry? That's simple: it's seeing people trust in Jesus and live life fully for Him! What does Chuck do for fun? That's simple too: he likes to get together with friends and do whatever (go to movies, go out to eat, walk, travel, or just hang out together)! Chuck's an avid San Francisco Giants fan and any reason is good enough to take in a ballgame at AT&T Park! Nathan Goodrow, Youth Pastor. Nathan came to our staff in March 2007 from Salem, Oregon. He oversees all the activities of junior high and high school and checks in with the college department from time-to-time. Just talk to Nathan and his wife, Julie, about the kids in junior high and high school and watch them both get excited over what God is doing! Nathan and Julie have no children as of yet ... but they do have four cats who keep them company! Office Staff Colleen Phillips, Administrator. Colleen is the grand organizer who keeps the staff and elders on track, and frees them up to do ministry without being bogged down by the administration end of things. She and her husband, Chris, live in San Jose and have three children: Kailey, Gabrielle, and John. Elders Along with the pastors, the elders serve unpaid as our top leadership team setting the direction and strategy for the overall ministry. They are Pastor Chuck Austin, Frank Prats, Al Hanson, John Lunsford, and Jack Nelson. Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:18:08 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=19 Our DNA - Our church, like a body, is a living, breathing, changing organism, and as any organism, it has certain characteristics that gives it it's own uniqueness. Our DNA is made up of our Mission, Core Values, Strategy, and Beliefs. Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:13:57 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=7 What should I expect? You should expect to attend a relaxed service with exciting music and a message you can relate to. We want you to be as comfortable as you can. You won't be singled out in any way. Who should come? Our ministry is for anyone, regardless of where you are spiritually. Whether you're just starting to seek out spiritual things, or you're a hard-core "Jesus Freak," or somewhere in the middle, we have something for you. When is your service? Sunday at 9:30. You should plan to arrive about 10 minutes early so you can have time to park, get your kids settled (if applicable) before heading in to the service.How long is it?You should expect the service to last about 60 minutes. How do I get there? We are located in San Jose just 6 blocks west of downtown Willow Glen at 1292 Minnesota Ave. Google Map Where do I park? When you drive in the entrance on Minnesota Ave, you can park in the first spaces you see, or you may continue straight and turn right around the back of the building to find additional guest parking. What should I wear? Come as you are. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in. On any given Sunday you'll find everything from suits to shorts, but generally most people wear something in between.What about my kids? Do they stay with me or go somewhere else? If you'd like to have them in the service with you, you may. However, during each of our 9:30 Sunday services, kids up to 5th grade have the chance to play fun games, make new friends, and hear exciting stories and lessons that are applicable to their life in a fun, creative, age-appropriate environment at LIFE Time. Children 2 months to Pre-K are in their program for the entire service, while kids K-5th participate with the adults for the music part of the service and are dismissed with their group leaders to their program just before the message. You want my money, right? NO! The collection, or "Offering" as we call it, that we receive at our Sunday service is for the WGBC family--those who call WGBC "my church." It is an opportunity for them to give a part of what God has given them back to Him. Please do not feel obligated to contribute. What do you believe? We believe that God loves the people of this world so much that he sent Jesus to earth to live life as a man and to die to take our place in spiritual death. Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:13:26 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=53 Our current selection of LifeClasses are: (1) Spiritual Disciplines; (2) The Death & Resurrection of the Messiah; and (3) Communication: Key to Your Marriage (based on the book of the same name). LifeClasses begin at 11 a.m. every Sunday (with the exception of Mother's Day and Father's Day) and follow our morning worship service, which starts at 9:30 a.m. Willow Glen Baptist Church is a church made up of all age groups. We're a church that is focused not only on impacting our local community, but also assisting in various ministries around the world. In the past twelve months we've been able to participate in HUNT (a community Easter outreach) as well as the 2nd Harvest Food Bank on a regular basis. We've also sent teams of people to missions opportunities in Brazil and Haiti. Thank you so much for coming to our web site! We trust that this will prompt you to come by and visit us on a Sunday. You can e-mail office@wgbc.net should you have questions! Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:10:47 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=17 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=17&article_id=121 Youth Group meets every Tuesday night from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. JULY 27-August 2 Hume Lake Summer Camp AUGUST 23-Pool Party @ The Goodrows SEPTEMBER 1-Labor Day BBQ @ Church 14-Ministry Faire OCTOBER 31-Harvest Carnival Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:12:50 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18&article_id=27 YOU ARE INVITEDTO THE ANNUAL HARVEST CARNIVAL 2008AT Willow Glen Baptist Church 1292 Minnesota Avenue San Jose,CA 95125 October 315:30-8:30 p.m. A FREE alternative to Trick or Treating CARNIVAL GAMES, PONY RIDES; GIANT SLIDE; CRAFTS & PHOTO BOOTH COME JOIN THE FUN! Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:38:20 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=21 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=21&article_id=55 Spiritual Disciplines: Led by John Lunsford in the Chapel The Death & Resurrection of the Messiah: Led by Lynn Jones in Yellow 1 Room Communication: Key to Your Marriage: Led by Pastor Chuck and Janice Austin in Orange 3 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:36:23 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=14 WE LOVE OUR KIDS! And we know you love yours, too, and that's why we are committed to giving you and your children the best possible experience. Whether yours are taking their first steps or facing the challenges of the 4th grade mission project, we have a program that's just right. During each of our 9:30 Sunday services, kids up to 5th grade have the chance to play fun games, make new friends, and hear exciting stories and lessons that are applicable to their life in a fun, creative, age-appropriate environment at LIFE Time. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:21:24 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=6 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=6&article_id=51 If you are organized, love to work with people, pay close attention to detail, and can carry through from start to finish....we have a ministry opportunity for you. This is a paid position and training is available from our current Wedding Coordinator, Heather Powers. If you would like to find out more about being a wedding coordinator, call the church office, or you can call Heather Powers at 978-3340. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:03:20 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=73 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=73&article_id=107 Kids LIFE - Living In our Father's Example Our kids are enjoying Kids LIFE! We hope you kids will too! Nursery: Children from 2 - 29 months are in the Nursery for the entire service. Preschool: Children from 30 months through Pre-K are in the room across from the Nursery. They stay in the service for the music to worship with their parents. Once the music ends volunteers and kids are dismissed to their classroom. Grade School: Children from Kindergarten through 5th grade are upstairs above the Nursery. They stay in the service for the music to worship with their parents. Once the music ends volunteers and kids are dismissed to their classroom. When you arrive, go to the Information Desk in the foyer to check-in your grade school aged child and give him/her a nametag. Then keep your child with you in the service until after the music worship part of the service when they are dismissed with the leaders to go to class. At 10:30, when service ends, parents of Nursery and Preschool aged children will need to pick up their children from class. Grade school leaders will bring the children back to the foyer where they can be picked up. Children K-1st need to be checked out. Children 2nd grade and up will be freely released into the Worship Center at the close of the service. If the children are not present when the service completes, please go to the upstairs Kids LIFE room to pick them up ASAP. Lovin' LIFE From 11:00am to 12:00pm every Sunday we have a full hour of fun, music, videos, friendships, games and more designed for our children. This ministry is specially designed for the kids whose parents are attending one of our adult Life classes. We hope you can join us during this hour. You want to Volunteer? Great! We are actively recruiting volunteers for the following positions:Nursery staff (On-Call/Substitute or Regular)Preschool Teachers or AssistantsKidsLIFE Lead Teacher or Group leadersCheck-In Desk Volunteer Now, we take the safety and security of our kids seriously, so for each of these positions we will ask for you to go through our application process before you serve, but don't let that stop you from having a blast serving in KidsLIFE where our goal is for our volunteers to be so jazzed about serving that they can't wait to come! If you have a login to this site you can go to the Kids LIFE Staff page where the position desciptions are all listed. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:44:04 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=22 A class on life. Wouldn't that be nice!? It's not quite that simple, but to help you tackle the many facets of life, we offer classes on a variety of "life topics" to help you meet the demands of . . . well . . . life. Life Classes are offerred as a one-hour eight-week series on Sunday mornings at 11:00; Some current and former topics include:Finances: Budgeting, debt, reduction, how to avoid scams, etc . . . Learning Purpose and Focus in LifeFoundations: a class on the basics of the Bible Relationships: DatingRelationships: ParentingRelationships: Mending broken relationships Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:45:22 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=11 Students meet Sunday morning at 11:00 and Tuesday night at 7:00 to find out how to apply the truths of the Bible to the pressures of everyday life . For more info email nathan@wgbc.net. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:44:16 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=29 Mens Prayer Meeting The Mens Prayer Meeting is every Wednesday at 5:30 a.m. in the Chapel. This is a time where men get together and pray for the needs of individuals, the church and the community. Sunday Prayer During Worship Prayer is so important in the life of a church. If you would like to uplift the pastor as he preaches God's word, as well as for the needs of our church, contact the church office at 280-0611. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:43:41 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=6 You are welcome at Willow Glen Baptist Church, where our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Together we are striving to become the kind of church described in the Bible, where there's relevant teaching, heartfelt worship, honest friendships, constant prayer, and compassionate care for those in need. In short, we'd like to have the kind of contagious Christianity that can influence and encourage the entire community, one life at a time. So whether you're a spiritual seeker who's just starting to ask questions about God, or a committed Christian who wants to sink the roots of your faith even deeper, you can find a home here at Willow Glen Baptist Church. Service Time Our main service is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. You will want to plan on getting here about 10 minutes ahead to allow time for you to get your kids settled . You should expect the service to last about 60 minutes. Location Willow Glen Baptist Church is conveniently located just 6 blocks west of downtown Willow Glen at the corner of Minnesota and Hicks Ave. Goggle Map Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:38:42 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=73 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=73&article_id=116 At Kids LIFE, our goal is to help parents instill their kids with five important values before they enter Junior High. Each one relates to the core values of WGBC. WGBC Core Value: People Kids LIFE Value: Honor. Honor treats people as special, does more than what's expected, and has a great attitude. WGBC Core Value: Authenticity Kids LIFE Value: Truth. Tell the truth, admit mistakes, know the Bible is true, process truth through dialog. WGBC Core Value: Growth Kids LIFE Value: Bible & Prayer. It is is important to read and memorize the Bible and pray. WGBC Core Value: Relevance Kids LIFE Value: Jesus. Jesus is God, not everyone knows Jesus, and we should tell people about Him. WGBC Core Value: Mobilization Kids LIFE Value: Serving. It's an important way to show people that we care. So how do we reach this goal? I'm glad you asked. 1. We talk about them. Each Sunday, elementary age kids experience music and worship with the adults in our main service, then are dismissed with their leaders to LIFE Time. At LIFE Time, they hear a lesson at their level that is either a "kid version" of what the message is for the adults, or it's a lesson about one of the Kids LIFE values. Either way, one of more of the values is worked in to the lesson each week. After the roughly 15 minute lesson, the kids break out into small discussion groups based on their age. Here they can talk about the Big IDEA they heard in the lesson and how they can use it at home and at school. 2. Identify ways to use them. This is part of what the kids do in their small group. From time to time we also organize ways to put them in to action as a group. 3. Provide incentives to use them. We use a reward system with our own currency called "Pods" to provide incentives for kids to do things like memorizing scripture, serving the community, bringing friends, and "getting caught" using a Big IDEA at home or school. Kids save their Pods in the bank, MyPods, and use them at our store, PodPlace. Thu, 9 Aug 2007 13:07:19 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=13 SJSU, SCU and DeAnza are just a few of the schools that are represented here on Wednesday nights at 7:30 and Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. What do they do? Eat, hang out, and learn practical Christianity (not necessarily in that order!). So, if you like to do any of the above, just show up or you can call 280-0611 for more details. . Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:56:35 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=16 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=16&article_id=99 The College/Career Group meets on Wednesday nights on the 2nd Floor of the Educational Building. There's a time of worship, of study, of fun, and of fellowship with each group meeting. Leaders Geoff and Felicia Cheng, Bryan Prats, and Kevin Patao will be there to greet you and welcome you! The College/Career Group has a focus on not only building each other up but also investing themselves in the community. Depending on the season of the year, you'll find them ministering to others in a variety of settings. You'll also find them going to movies together, eating together at local restaurants, and just hanging out! Drop on by and find out for yourself why this group continues to grow! Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:58:30 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=20 The question of strategy is "How do we implement our Mission in keeping with our Core Values?" If we desire that people grow to the level of spiritual maturity outlined above, we ask "What is it that makes or helps people grow spiritually?" We believe that spiritual and relational growth will happen on its own in the right environment. The right environment is the key. Since there are different types of growth that we are seeking, we provide three distinctly different evironments, and since our church is like a family, we relate those environments to a home. Foyer: The foyer is a welcoming place where we expect guests. Our foyer is our main Sunday worship service and various community events we have throughout the year. It's a place of introductions and greetings. It's here that we begin the relationship. Living Room: The living room is a comfortable place to connect with people. It is here that the relationship goes beyond the introductions to getting to know each other better. It is an environment characterized by discussion and common ground. Our living rooms are our . . . LifeClasses - classes offered on Sunday mornings that address life issues such as finance, marriage, or parenting. Discussion Groups - groups available Sunday morning or throughout the week that discuss topics of faith, perfect for those wanting to learn more about what it means to follow Jesus. Coffee Shop - which is still in progress, but will be a place where people can hang out and connect after a service on Sunday. Kitchen: The kitchen is a predictable place where people can live life. We believe that spiritual and relational growth happens best when a person is connected to a small group of people with a common bond. Our LifeGroups provide the opportuinty for people to connect on a regular basis based on their stage of life, neighborhood, or a common passion. LifeGroups meet weekly in various places around the valley. To find a LifeGroup just click on the "Find a LifeGroup" button at the top of this page. Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:54:40 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=18 The sole basis of our belief is the Bible, which is uniquely God-inspired, without error, and the final authority on all matters on which it bears. As the Bible teaches, there is one God, eternally existing in three persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — each possessing all the attributes of Deity. God created humans to have fellowship with Him, but they defied God by going their own way. As a result, we need God's saving grace to end our alienation from Him. Salvation comes only through God's saving grace — not human effort — and must be received personally by repentance and faith. Jesus Christ, second Person of the Trinity, lived a sinless life on earth and voluntarily paid for our sin by dying on the cross as our substitute. This accomplishes salvation for all who receive grace by trusting in Him alone. He rose from the dead and is the only mediator between us and God. He will return to earth to consummate history. The Holy Spirit draws people to Christ and equips believers for personal growth and service to the church. The church's role is to honor God and serve those in need. At the end, everyone will experience a bodily resurrection and the judgment. Those forgiven through Christ will enjoy eternal fellowship with God. Tue, 14 Feb 2006 10:26:11 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=16 We are here to reach people for Christ and grow them to spiritual maturity What do we consider spiritually mature? A spiritually mature person lives a lifestyle of . . . Worship by putting God first in his/her time, abilities, and finances Fellowship by being devoted to one another through caring, prayer, and sharing Discipleship by living like Christ at home, work, and in the community Ministry by serving using his/her SHAPE (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences) Evangelism by reproducing his/her faith through building relationship with unchured people. Mon, 16 Jan 2006 17:55:21 MST http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.wgbc.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=17 People: The people are the church. We are a group of people banding around a common desire to honor God by caring about people. People are at the heart of God and they are at ours as well. Authenticity: Relationships are at the core of a loving, thriving church, and at the heart of every healthy relationship is authenticity. Authenticity begins with honesty about who we really are as individuals. Only with this honesty can we know each other deeply and meet each others’ needs. Growth: We are here to promote an environment of spiritual growth where we can grow closer to God and to become more like Jesus; to grow in love for each other and for those who have not yet met Him. Relevance: In order to influence people in the way of Jesus, we must know their needs, hurts, and struggles, and communicate the way of Jesus to those areas in a language that they can relate to. We are directed by the ever-changing culture through the lens of the never-changing truths of scripture. Mobilization: Because we care about people, we strive to show in practical ways God’s unconditional love by serving each other and those in the communities in which we live. Mon, 16 Jan 2006 17:51:22 MST