In the City

"If our church was not here anymore, would anyone notice... would anyone care?"

We want to answer these questions by being a solid rock in our community by giving of ourselves and demonstrating unconditional love to those in need. We do this by partnering with organizations that effectively seek to help individuals and families throughout the Austin area. Our desire is to connect to members of the community through service, while building lasting relationships that demonstrate in a real way, God’s unfailing love.

Events Coming Soon

Community Impact Expo
February 14, 2010 at 12:30 pm in the Lower Auditorium

Spring Food Drive
May 16th, 2010

Blood Drive
June 13th, 2010

Internships

We are now accepting applications for Summer Intern Positions. If you are interested in applying, please fill out an Employment Application as well as the Internship Packet.

Following are a few of the organizations that HCBC partners with to serve the community:

City Connections

Hope Connections Pregnancy Resource Center
A center designed to support and unconditionally love those who find themselves with an unplanned pregnancy. The center offers counseling, pregnancy tests, clothing, baby items, classes and other support for expectant moms. www.hcprc.org 

Hill Country Community Ministries
A coalition of churches assisted by area businesses and civic organizations that provides food, clothing and financial assistance to people in crisis and those living in poverty in southwest Williamson and far northwestTravis counties. www.hccm.org

Faith in Action
A charitable, volunteer-based organization offering free services to ambulatory seniors (60 and older) who live in far Northwest Austin, Cedar Park and Leander. Services include: transportation, social activities, friendly visitors, telephone reassurance, loan closet, information and referral and other support services. www.fianationalnetwork.org

Austin Disaster Relief Network
Austin Disaster Relief Network helps prepare our community in the event of a disaster. The Austin Disaster Relieve Network, or ADRN, is mobilizing the evangelical church community to own the 88 disaster shelters in the Austin Area when they have to be opened for disasters here and around the country. HCBC along with ADRN will be coordinating with local churches, the Red Cross, government agencies and business leaders to serve Greater Austin in time of need.

Education Connection

LISD/RRISD Student Mentoring
Mentors build relationships with kindergarten through 8th grade students by providing guidance and support in order to improve academic performance and character development. Training is provided. Contact John Vargus at 512.336.4368 or jvargus@hcbc.com. www.leanderisd.org / www.roundrockisd.org

WATCH D.O.G.S.
These are fathers and father-figures who volunteer at least one day each year at an official WATCH D.O.G.S. school. There they may read to kids, play at recess, watch the school entrances and hallways, mentor students, etc. Their presence offers additional security at the school during the day. This commitment is for a few hours once a year to a full day once a week - whatever your schedule allows. Contact: Randy Wedlund at 512.785.3857 or email.

Central Texas Christian Educators
An online network of Christian Educators created to pray for and support each other, while encourage one another to be intentional on our school campuses towards bringing people into a relationship with Christ.
Contact: Randy Wedlund 785-3857 or rwedlund@austin.rr.com

Moms in Touch
An organization with a mission to impact children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray. Pray for children, teachers, staff, and parents while providing support and encouragement for schools.
Contact: Lisa Spangenberg at laspang1@yahoo.com
www.momsintouch.org

East Austin

Mission Possible
Serve urban communities and empower individuals through spiritual, social, and economic programs. www.mpaustin.org

Apartment Ministry

Apartment Ministry
Through hosting community-building events, meeting the needs of apartment residents, and building relationships with residents, CARES team members earn the right to speak Christ into people's lives. Individuals or couples who become part of a CARES team receive a free apartment. For more information, contact Todd Hall at 512.636.3752 or Email.

Cares Team Support
Through hosting community-building events, meeting the needs of apartment residents, and building relationships with residents, the apartment ministry team desires to share Christ and connect residents to the body of Christ. For more information, contact Todd Hall at 512.636.3752 or Email.

City Impact Groups

Conversational English
Recognizing that Austin is a multi-cultural city, this ministry reaches out to help meet the cultural, social, and spiritual needs of Internationals in our community through weekly Conversational English classes. Classes meet Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:45 am. Child Care is available. For more information, contact Dawn Hawks.

If you would like more information on how you can make a difference in the lives of others in the community or for a list of volunteer and service opportunities, call 512.331.2230 or Email.