Welcome
We love that you’re here and we would love to meet you! If you’re joining us in person or online, we have 2 ways you can introduce yourself: 1. Text the word NEW to the number on the screens and we will connect with you. 2. If you’re joining us in person - we’d love to meet you. We have a gift certificate for you to enjoy a pizza, cookies, or a specialty coffee in our cafe. Look for the balloons at the Welcome Centers on your way out!
New to the Bloomington Campus?
If you are new to the Bloomington Campus, please come to the Welcome Center to introduce yourself and to receive a gift we have for you before you leave today. We are so glad you are here and would love to meet you! You can find more information about our campus HERE.
Elder Nominations
After a period of prayer and seeking the Spirit’s leading, the Elders have confirmed the nominations of Dale Avery, Matt Knobloch, and Todd Wilcox to join the Elder team beginning January 1, 2025.
Dale Avery began attending Eastview when he and his wife Laura and daughters Megan and Jenna moved to Bloomington 20 years ago. After a 36-year career at State Farm, Dale retired 5 years ago. He serves as a Ministry Partner in the High School Ministry and has also been part of the Financial Leadership Team for many years.
Matt Knobloch has attended Eastview for 10 years and is active in the 4th and 5th grade ministry. He and his wife, Summer, have five children. Matt is the Chief Operating Officer at Spread Truth Ministries, a local organization that equips believers with the necessary resources, training, and opportunities to confidently share Christ.
Todd Wilcox has been attending Eastview for 38 years and is actively serving at our Bloomington campus as a hospitality team leader and as a Sunday morning service host. Todd and his wife Deb have three children and three grandchildren. Todd owns and operates a cleaning franchise here in Bloomington-Normal.
If you have any biblical reason that would disqualify these nominees, please email the Elders at EastviewElders@eastview.church.
Women's Christmas Cookie Swap
Join us on Tuesday, December 3 from 6:00-8:00pm for time with your friends, swapping cookies and singing Christmas carols. Special Guest Speaker and Author, Ann Swindell, will join us and share some of her new book, Christmas in the Castle Library. Click HERE to register.
Women's Ministry Event
What has been tattooed on your soul?
Join us as we welcome Bonnie K. Lentz who will be sharing her testimony and excerpts from her book, Tattooed by Jesus. This will be a women's event, hosted by our Bloomington Campus Women's ministry and will take place at the Eastview Bloomington Campus on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00am to Noon. Refreshments will be served. We are not able to offer childcare at this time. No registration required.
Night of Remembrance
At Eastview we recognize that not everyone approaching the Christmas holiday is filled with joy and cheer. Some are missing a loved one and others have faced challenges throughout the year that continue to weigh heavily on their hearts. If this describes you or someone you know, please know that you are invited to a special service where you do not have to pretend that your heart is not heavy. We want to offer space for you to reflect, pray and receive hope in the midst of your difficulty. Join us Tuesday, December 10, at 7:00pm in the Normal Campus Sanctuary. Everyone is welcome. Click HERE to register.
Early Childhood Christmas Story Time
You are invited to join us for Christmas Story Time! Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas and join us on December 11 from 6:00-7:00pm for stories, crafts, and snacks in the Grasshopper room. Click HERE to register.
Young Adult Gathering
Our Young Adult Gatherings are a great space to connect with our young adult community while engaging in worship and teaching related to this stage of life and cultural moment. Our Gatherings happen the first Thursday (7:00–8:30pm) and the third Sunday (5:00–6:30pm) of the month at our Bloomington Campus. Come join us and invite a friend! For questions contact, Pastor of Young Adults, Josh Jacobs, at jjacobs@eastview.church.
Eastview Global Teams
We had an amazing kickoff announcing our 2025 Global Teams! Take a moment to pray and consider how you might be called to join us on mission next year. Don’t miss this opportunity to serve—apply now! Find application links and learn more about these and other teams at eastview.church/trips.
Featured Teams:
2025 El Salvador High School Team
July 5-11, 2025
Application due TODAY! Students, join our El Salvador Global Team to partner with ENLACE, serving alongside local churches on community transforming projects. Grow in faith, make a lasting impact, and bring your experience back to serve in our community!
2025 Kenya Medical Team 2
May 14-24, 2025
Application due December 1st! Join our team of medical and dental professionals—or anyone with a heart to serve—in providing clinics at REM schools, Nairobi’s slums, and remote Kenyan areas. In addition to healthcare professionals, we welcome anyone willing to serve, pray with Kenyans, and support the clinics wherever needed.
2025 Kenya Stitching Team
May 1-12, 2025
Application due December 15th! Join our team to teach sewing and fiber arts to REM students, helping them develop practical skills with future potential. You don’t need to be an expert—just bring a love for crafts and a heart to help students learn.
Care Groups
Did you know Eastview offers Care Groups? Care Groups are supportive small groups that are designed to provide emotional and spiritual growth to individuals walking through a variety of life circumstances. Everyone has hurts or hang ups. It is in these broken times in our lives that we have the opportunity to turn to God and others for support and healing. Care Groups are communities where healing begins. To learn more, click HERE.
Special Needs Care Group
Special Needs Parent Care Group meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm from September-May at the Normal Campus. Join us as we support each other through the joys and challenges of special needs parenting. Childcare is provided and registration is required. Click HERE to register. Contact Shari Weitekamp for more info at sweitekamp@eastview.church and checkout our Facebook group.
Superstart 2025
SuperStart is a two-day conference for 4th & 5th graders produced by CIY (Christ in Youth) held at Eastview Christian Church Normal Campus on January 24 and 25. Daily activities include high-energy worship, games, Bible study, and more! Parents will need to drop off and pick up their children each day for the conference. For more information and registration, click HERE.
Night to Shine
Eastview is hosting Night to Shine for the third year in a row on Friday, February 7 at the Normal Campus. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom like event for people with disabilities ages 14 years and older. This event includes food, dancing, karaoke, a limo ride and much much more! Come enjoy the night with us! Click HERE for guest registration and for more information. To volunteer and be part of this fabulous evening, sign-up HERE.
Senior One Night Retreat
The High School Class of 2025 is invited to this year's Senior One Night Retreat. The overnight retreat will be at Little Galilee Camp in Clinton on January 17 and 18. We will retreat with the purpose of launching this class into their final semester of high school on the right foot. Registration is open and required. Visit eastview.church/students.
Student Night at the Community Center
Are you a student in 6th-12th grades? Then come hang out with us at Student Night! We meet every Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00pm at the Community Center. There will be food, games and open gym. We would love to see you there!
Perspectives Discipleship Course
Perspectives Class is coming to Bloomington-Normal in January 2025
Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course that explores different aspects of God’s global purpose through a multi-faceted learning experience. This course isn’t solely about world missions; it’s a study program rooted in Scripture, designed to clarify each believer’s remarkable opportunity to join God in His global purpose.
Weekly classes begin on Tuesday, January 21, from 6:15-9:00pm at “The Hub” at Bloomington Apostolic Christian Church. Find more information and sign up HERE.
Eastview Job Opportunities
Eastview is looking for qualified individuals for the following positions:
- Pastor of 2nd & 3rd Grades
- Associate Pastor of Worship and Ministry – Bloomington Campus
- Associate Pastor of Junior High Small Groups - Boys
- High School Administrative Assistant
- Care Ministries Coordinator
- AVL Technician
- Worship Administrative Assistant
- Pastor of Worship
- Administrative Assistant to Tech and IT
To view the job postings and application instructions visit Eastview Job Opportunities.
Normal Campus Recurring Events
Celebrate Recovery
We all have hurts and if we don’t walk through them authentically with Jesus, we can get hung-up and pursue destructive habits. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to work through them. This Jesus-centered 12 step program is open to anyone looking for freedom. Mondays 6:00–8:00pm at the Bloomington Campus. For more information, click HERE.
Single Moms - Normal Campus
Single Moms and their children are invited to join us for a time of rest, encouragement, and fellowship. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the Normal Campus in the upper atrium from 12:30–2:30pm. This group is free but registration is required.
Men's Mornings
Men's Mornings is an intentional time created to help men grow together in their faith. Join us on the 2nd Wednesday every month from 6:00–7:00am in the Upper Atrium at the Normal Campus. Click HERE for more information.
Bloomington Campus Recurring Events
Celebrate Recovery
We all have hurts and if we don’t walk through them authentically with Jesus, we can get hung-up and pursue destructive habits. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to work through them. This Jesus-centered 12 step program is open to anyone looking for freedom. Mondays 6:00–8:00pm at the Bloomington Campus. For more information, click HERE.
Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting
We invite you to weekly prayer on Wednesday morning as we worship God and seek His favor for mighty acts of grace, healing and mercy in our church, community, and world. Meet with us at 6:45am each Wednesday for an hour in the Sanctuary. If you cannot attend the whole time, come for the time that fits your schedule. Enter through the parking lot entrance.
Single Moms
Single Moms and their children are invited to join us for a time of rest, encouragement, and fellowship. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at the Bloomington Campus from 12:30–2:30pm. This group is free, but registration is required. Click HERE to register.
Volunteer Opportunities
Food Pantry Shoppers/Stockers
Looking for a way to Love Our Community? Volunteers are needed to meet with our guests, help with shopping and to re-stock shelves between shifts. Needs are: Tuesday and Wednesday day or evening. For more information, email Tammy at tculhane@eastview.church.
Celebrate Recovery Volunteers Needed
Does your small group need a new place to serve? Celebrate Recovery meets Monday evenings at the Bloomington Campus. We are looking for volunteers to greet, prepare and serve meals, assist with childcare, or work the lights and sound board. Come and show some ridiculous love to our CR Community! For more information email Desiree at dcampbell@eastview.church
Volunteer Needs at Bloomington Campus
Safety & Security Team - Help keep guests and church family safe at the Bloomington campus. We have opportunities to serve on Sundays, during the week, days, evenings, and special events. Volunteer HERE or contact Mark Dossett at mdossett@eastview.church.
Technical Arts Volunteers - Interested in how the lights, sound and graphics come together every Sunday morning? Volunteers are needed to run audio, lighting, and graphics during our services. If this sounds like a great fit for you, volunteer HERE, indicating Bloomington Campus. Questions? Contact Nicole at nkaufmann@eastview.church.
Eastview Kids - We have opportunities to serve within the nursery through 5th grade. Volunteer HERE. Questions? Contact Amy Nika at anika@eastview.church.
Childcare Workers for Single Moms Ministry (Sundays at 12:30pm): Volunteer HERE.
Bus Ministry - Our bus ministry picks up from our new Community Center (602 S. Main St) each Sunday. Drivers are needed. Contact Amy Nika with questions at anika@eastview.church. Current driver’s license and background check are required.
Other Eastview Volunteer Opportunities:
Food Pantry Shoppers/Stockers
Looking for a way to Love Our Community? Volunteers are needed to meet with our guests, help with shopping and to re-stock shelves between shifts. Needs are: Tuesday and Wednesday day or evening. For more information, email Tammy at tculhane@eastview.church.
Celebrate Recovery Volunteers Needed
Does your small group need a new place to serve? Celebrate Recovery meets Monday evenings at the Bloomington Campus. We are looking for volunteers to greet, prepare and serve meals, assist with childcare, or work the lights and sound board. Come and show some ridiculous love to our CR Community! For more information email Desiree at dcampbell@eastview.church.
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