Events & Programs at Christian Olympic Village
At Christian Olympic Village, we believe in the power of community and faith to uplift and inspire. Our Events & Programs page showcases the diverse range of activities we offer to nurture spiritual growth, foster connections, and serve the Los Angeles and online community. Join us in celebrating life through worship, outreach, education and fellowship.
Worship Services
Bible Study
Our worship services and bible study are at the heart of what we do at Christian Olympic Village. Held every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. and every Thursday at 6p.m. PST, these services provide a welcoming space online for individuals and families to come together in praise, worship and study. Led by our passionate pastor Jennifer, each service is designed to engage your heart and mind through uplifting music, inspiring sermons, and heartfelt prayers. We strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels at home, regardless of their background or spiritual journey.
Our worship services not only focus on the teachings of Christ, but also encourage participation from the congregation, allowing for a vibrant and interactive experience. It is non-traditional in which we leave the service open to the move of the Holy Spirit. At every stop we are seeking the Lord for what He wants to do in that moment. This church belongs to Jesus and we fully expect Him to show up and through His vessels, heal, deliver, prophecy and more. We hope that no two services are alike as we are simply yielding to King Jesus allowing Him to have His way.
Our weekly bible studies are meant to inspire and challenge each person individually and collectively to grow closer in intimacy with Jesus, discover and walk in their true identity and relentlessly pursue their purpose and calling.
We invite you to join us, connect with others, and deepen your relationship with God.
Warrior Intensive Training
The WIT academy is designed to give people a safe place to explore spiritual, giftings, talents and abilities. There are many people that know what their calling is and need a platform, audience and mentorship to practice and develop their spiritual gift. Some don’t know what their calling is and need to explore through exposure and active engagement. There are also many who say yes to the calling, but due to their fear of public speaking/engagement, they shy away from moving in their gift.
The reality is, the availability of a platform to preach, teach and explore spiritual giftings in Christian community are few. Here, at Christian Olympic Village (COV), we would invite all to come as a response to God’s leading in their life to stir up the gifts, face their fears and engage their curiosities to begin operating in their calling.
Name tags. We want to allow patrons the opportunity to connect with one another and work on their giftings. Patrons will wear tags that indicate their gifting or status. This will help them own their calling and identify it for others. For example:
- Teacher/ Learner
Teachers will have a teacher name tag and will be expected to have something available to teach. Learners are expected to be available to listen. This could be done one on one on the campus, or a group of learners can get together to approach a teacher. Teachers will also teach in the chapel and bible study room.
- Preacher
Someone with the preacher name tag can collect a group of people and preach sermons anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. WITs will also preach in the chapel to CCSH patrons.
- Evangelist
People can wear the name tag of an evangelist in which they are able to practice evangelism on others and get feedback.
- Prayerful- Intercessors
People can wear a name tag titled prayerful to work on being able to pray out loud for others and with others, which is a great fear for many.
- I’m silent.
Students will be able to place name tag silent. This is to teach people how to do something very difficult which is battling the tongue and develop introspection.
- Juvenile detention centers. Homeless shelters with youth.
Students will have the opportunity to preach, teach, evangelize, mentor, counsel the youth.
- Evangelistic efforts.
Students can join the Mobile Ministry serving the homeless through outreach with pack lunches, donations, and prayer and counsel.
- Christian amateur nights
Christians will be able to display their Christian talent. From Christian rap, artwork, comedy, spoken word, short films. We can invite established names in the industry to view, enjoy and mentor. Additionally, we can invite talent scouts/agents and periodically provide scholarships.
- Laboratories
The “labs” will be various classroom/spaces set up as production, music, graphic arts, painting studios as well as open collaborative work studios that students can reserve. Many people simply don’t have the space, equipment, or money to secure studio time to draw out and develop gifts. Our goal would be for those with similar or supportive giftings, talents and skill sets to come together to create. Students can create products for themselves and campus such as marketing for campus i.e. commercials etc. and marketing ads.
- Social Media.
Social media is a great place for people to begin their own ministry as led of God and to begin finding their voice and explore the movement of the Holy spirit through them while honing in the message God desires them to deliver. COV will have social media booths available and will help students establish and maintain a social media ministry.
- Newsletter
Some people don’t have the gift to speak but have the gift to write. Students will be able to minister through writing devotionals, messages, verse of the day, etc. This will also help to inform students on events, calendar, etc.
- Art and Fashion
COV will have a store which will sell books, bibles and apparel. Although Follow God has clothing designs, those who are led to minister through fashion, can be mentored on how to create their own designs and sell them in real time at the location and online to learn what designs sell and what does not to finetune inventory and how to set up their business with no risk.
COV is not only God’s playground, but also His training ground for the battlefield His soldiers will enter. We take training seriously. Our desire is to create a warrior mentality with good order and discipline. We challenge and push beyond our WITs perceived limits for maximum growth and maturation as well as complete dependency on the Holy Spirit. Serious inquiries only as this is a commitment and partnership between you and COV to help you to draw out not just the minister, but the warrior within. We invite you to come explore and train to be sent for God's use.
SOLO Community Outreach Program
At Christian Olympic Village, we are deeply committed to serving our community.
SOLO- Serving Our Loved Ones, serves as the outreach component for COV ministries. Here, we believe that it only takes one to go out and serve another treating each person as if they were one of our loved ones, therefore making them our loved one.
At SOLO, we are dedicated to going out into deepest, darkest recesses of our city to bring the church to those who would never step into one. As the body of Christ, we understand how the power of building loving relationships coupled with prayer invites the opportunity for a miracle to take place.
We depend on donations from those within and outside of the organization to provide toiletries, sack lunches, waters, clothing, shoes that serve physical needs and provides the open door to meet their spiritual needs, with bibles, prayer and an invitation to salvation.
If you are interested, there are opportunities to preach, evangelize, teach, intercede, lead worship and just love on another.
Join me in the Great Commission of making disciples by coming in person to donate your time by emailing me at christianolympicvillage@gmail.com
or feel free to donate monetarily @
Jennifer Anderson is fundraising for Solo Serving Our Loved Ones Inc (justgiving.com)
or PayPal: @COV2024
Our program is not only about helping those in need but also about building lasting relationships within our community. We encourage our members to get involved, share their gifts, and make a positive impact in the lives of others. Together, we can be the hands and feet of Christ, showing compassion and kindness to those around us.
Thank you for supporting us in being led by the Holy Spirit to advance the Kingdom. May God richly bless you and everything attached to you. May He multiply your seed. In Jesus name, Amen
CCSH
CCSH is dedicated to helping individuals in need as it serves as a central resource hub. Homeless, low-income and all persons in need can come to COV to receive resources such as meals, a shower, laundry facilities, pantry items to include food, clothing and ministry supplies.
With a focus on the homeless population, CCSH aims to address safety, sleep deprivation, malnutrition, hygiene, loneliness, and hopelessness concerns by providing a safe place to rest and tending to holistic needs. Our establishment not only provides food for nourishment, but persons in need will also have the opportunity to nourish their minds, bodies and spirits as they visit the gym, library and ministry services offered by WITs.
At COV we believe that when persons on the streets are well fed, hydrated with access to hygienic resources, electronic devices, and ministry support coupled with those who will invite them in as our loved ones, they have the greatest opportunity to have hope restored and to come out of the darkness into the light. Additionally, local businesses, parks and recreational areas and public spaces are positively impacted with the reduction of loitering, potential criminal activity and soliciting.
With the understanding that emergency shelter is limited, at CCSH we offer cots for those who need a safe place to rest during the night and day. Cots will be offered on a daily first come first served basis. Males and females will reside in separate sections with separate shower and toilet facilities.
Transition to Work/Warrior Program (T2WP)
Through our T2WP program, individuals can participate in paid employment and non-profit work, with the ultimate goal of supporting their vocational aspirations, developing job skills, and finding job opportunities that match their unique abilities. By providing employment, the program helps individuals achieve greater stability and independence while also benefiting the community.
Participants can earn money on an hourly basis, with the potential to transition into a Community Rest Haven employee. To participate, patrons must be properly groomed with good hygiene, sober during their shift, and consistently show up on time. The work includes a variety of tasks, such as custodial work, assisting pantry and kitchen staff, lodging clerks, chaplains, and miscellaneous tasks. The hope is that acquiring relevant job competencies will motivate individuals to seek full-time employment and continue building their skills and independence.
If participants desire to enter into the WIT academy, they are eligible after 30 days of being at the COV and completing a 7-day probationary period in the program. Program modifications will be implemented as needed.
Pastoral Counseling and Support Groups
Understanding that life can present challenges, Christian Olympic Village offers Spiritual Counseling and Support Groups to provide guidance and encouragement during difficult times. We are here to listen and offer biblical wisdom and prayerful support tailored to your unique situation. Whether you are facing personal struggles, family issues, or seeking spiritual growth, our counseling services are designed to help you navigate through challenges with faith and hope.
We have a passion for accepting the invitation to walk alongside someone as they walk on their journey with God. Our desire in our relationship with others is to pay attention to where God is leading them and provide tools to help them with discernment, clarity, and strategy to take the next steps in their spiritual journey. A common mistake people can make is to lead people to themselves, what they think another should do or what they feel is the right thing to do, but our method is to listen to where they are being led by God and guide them in that direction. Our want is for people to feel seen, heard and loved and let the care and compassion do a work all on its own.
Additionally, our support groups create safe spaces for individuals to share their experiences and find comfort in community. We believe that no one should walk through life alone, and we are here to walk alongside you, offering encouragement and understanding. Bi-weekly, we come together to discuss where we are in our spiritual walk, what are triumphs and shortcomings are, set goals for the upcoming meeting, provide accountability, impart wisdom and pray for one another.
Each person that attends our group is committed to creating a safe and loving environment that offers comfort, wisdom and friendship. If you are looking for community, find it here. We would be happy to have you.
Internship
Volunteer
Our internship and volunteer program will provide ample opportunities for those in pursuit of gaining knowledge and experience in ministry and public service.
Attending a college or university and looking for an internship that will prepare you for ministry? At COV, you will have the several options to serve in various areas to prayerfully determine what the best is for you.
Mentors will be onsite to develop an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) with you and meet with you once a week to help track goals and progress. You are sure to leave here with the right foundation cemented to become an effective minister.
If you would like to volunteer, whether it be for community service or simply to serve, COV would love to have you. Contact us to see how we can help one another and others.
Get Involved Today!
We invite you to explore our Events & Programs and find ways to connect with us. Reach out for more information or to sign up for an upcoming event.