PERMANECER MINISTRIES

ENSENADA, MEXICo | Justin & Veronica Cosgrove

Permanecer Ministries supports missionaries and missions worldwide, working with pastors and missionaries to advance God's kingdom. Led by former Creeksiders Justin and Veronica Cosgrove, who started the ministry in Mexico, Permanecer receives financial support from Creekside, which also sends teams annually to assist in their work.

NAPLES MISSION TRIP

ITALY | Creeksider PAUL STANDEN

Our team at Creekside collaborates with evangelical church leaders in Naples, Italy to put on a high energy summer camp for inner-city teens. Italian teens practice their English skills through Bible verse memorization and worship music, while also playing crazy games and hearing the gospel in their native language. It's a powerful spiritual experience for these Italian young people, who live in a dying, fading, shockingly non-Christian culture.

THE GATHERING INN

GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA/CREEKSIDE | CREEKSIDERS Lisa Lloyd, John Risoen, Jose Gutierrez

The Gathering Inn is a multifaceted organization with multiple locations that serve over 300 individuals every day throughout Placer County and the Sacramento region. Since 2004, The Gathering Inn has served countless individuals experiencing homelessness, aiming to welcome new beginnings and transform lives. Creekside hosts Gathering Inn twice a month. During this time we provide a warm meal and a place people can stay the night.

Standing Stone

Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, and Folsom | CREEKSIDERS Kyle & Beth waggoner

The Waggoners are Creeksiders who serve the broader Church through Standing Stone, a ministry caring for pastors around the country. Ministry can be difficult and discouraging, and many pastors have been burning out in recent years. This ministry is aimed at caring for these pastors before, during, and after difficult church situations arise. Their support is meant to help pastors develop healthier relationships with their spouses, their churches, and with pastoral ministry in general. 

All-Access Church Consulting

roseville | Creeksider Dan Adragna

The mission of All Access Church Consulting is to assist churches in the greater Sacramento region so they may welcome and serve individuals and families impacted by disabilities and special needs. Their free services include: developing a special needs ministry, volunteer recruitment and training, special needs event planning, greeter and usher sensitivity training, and facility accessibility surveys. They also host a variety of special needs events throughout the year.

Sierra Pregnancy + Health

Roseville | Anne rice

SPH is a unique organization providing no-cost physical, emotional, and spiritual health care to women and families before, during, and after pregnancy. The licensed medical professionals and the specially trained volunteer Patient Advocates provide pregnancy services, ultrasounds, nursing consultations, and STD testing and treatment. SPH also offers prenatal classes and parenting classes, as well as maternal and infant assistance.

TracksidE

North highlands | Bert ABRUSSEZZE

During the pandemic, some Creeksiders began caring for the local homeless community by meeting physical needs and leading Sunday worship services in an encampment in North Highlands. Partnering with local residents Bert and Jennifer Abrussezze, they expanded the ministry into Open Doors, a volunteer group from many churches. Open Doors aims to be Christ’s ambassadors to the homeless, offering food, water, rides to rehabilitation programs, and sharing the gospel through love and friendship, striving to show God's patient love and build relationships.

Pastor to The Capitol

SACRAMENTO | CREEKSIDER FRANK ERB

Frank Erb has been full-time pastor to the California State Capitol in Sacramento since 2008. He offers personal outreach, discipleship, Bible teaching, counseling, and guidance to government leaders, helping them follow Jesus and fulfill their potential. His outreach extends to U.S. Congress Members, California State Senators, State Assembly Members, and various other officials. Situated in one of the most influential states globally, his work holds unique local, national, and global significance. Frank also shares God’s word with churches and other groups beyond the Capitol.

Powerhouse Ministries

FOLSOM | CREEKSIDERS NATHAN & SARAH FINN

Powerhouse Ministries was established in Folsom over 30 years ago. They provide no-cost residential recovery programs for those grappling with substance abuse, homelessness, and crises by offering therapy, case management, life skills, job readiness, and family reunification. Rooted in Christ, they strive to foster community and honor God. Creekside aids by serving a monthly home-cooked meal at Powerhouse’s Sunday evening church service, extending God's love and community support to those feeling marginalized.

William Jessup University

Rocklin

William Jessup University is a local Christian College that invests in the education and training of the next generation. They also serve the churches in our area through resources, networking, and other types of support. We are blessed to have several students, faculty, and staff members as part of our Creekside family. Our financial partnership with them demonstrates our support for their mission and gives Creeksiders the opportunity to receive a scholarship through Jessup.

GARDEN CITY CHURCH PLANT

Garden City Church, an Evangelical Free Church plant, is currently in the early stages of building a new community. They intend to launch public services in Fall 2025 in Arden-Arcade.