Jacob's Well is honored to partner with many different organizations and individuals who are sharing the life-changing message of Jesus in our community and around the world.

At Jacob’s Well, our share commitment uses resources first to care for our church community.  This includes our time, gifts and finances. Beyond that, Jacob's Well partners with a variety of organizations and individuals to accomplish the commitment of share. Partners are supported financially, through the volunteering of time and talents, event and ministry promotion, education and much more.  From right here in the Chippewa Valley, to the nations across the globe, we share the love of Jesus.

Apple Pregnancy Care Center | applepcc.org | www.facebook.com/applepregnancycarecenter

APPLE PPC provides caring, counseling, and information to women with unplanned pregnancies so they can make choices they can live with. APPLE offers free, confidential pregnancy tests, free counseling for the mother (and parents or partner, if chosen), referrals to both private and government agencies that can help, and a caring person to listen. The annual Walk for Life happens each September to help support this important ministry in the community.

Builders For Christ | buildersforchrist.net

Builders for Christ is a network of volunteer teams who offer to assist Southern Baptists in building churches in locations that appear to be in significant need of Evangelism. They offer assistance to the host Church with wood framing, electrical conduits, wiring, electrical service and fixtures, plumbing rough-ins, HVAC ductwork and piping, roofing, drywall installation, cabinetwork, finish carpentry, door and hardware installation, brick veneer masonry, relatively light steel framing, and painting. Builders for Christ took a large role in building the Jacob’s Well Church building we meet in today! For more information about Builders for Christ go to: baptistbuildersforchrist.org. 

Carelink 

Carelink is a group of area congregations working to efficiently help residents of Eau Claire County who need assistance. They do this by providing social service resources, helpful referral information and carefully tracking and maintaining client files. For more information about Carelink go to: carelinkeauclaire.weebly.com/.  

Fierce Freedom | fiercefreedom.org | facebook.com/FIERCEFREEDOM

Fierce Freedom educates the public, law enforcement, politicians, and others about human trafficking and by doing so, continues to help reduce this horrific crime in western Wisconsin and across the state. They work to impact the lives of victims that are hidden in plain sight, reach rural America with a nationwide digital training platform, partner with law enforcement to effectively crack down on trafficking, and work with legislators to enact laws that treat trafficking victims more humanely. For more information about Fierce Freedom, go to: www.fiercefreedom.org

The Forgotten Initiative | theforgotteninitiative.org | facebook.com/forgotteninitiative

The Forgotten Initiative helps support the foster care community through awareness, encouragement, and advocacy. They help people see through the eyes of the agency worker, foster parent, vulnerable adult, and child in order to show them the ways in which they can serve the needs of the foster care community. For more information about The Forgotten Initiative go to: www.theforgotteninitiative.org. 

Good News Jail & Prison Ministry | goodnewsjail.org

Good News Jail & Prison Ministry places Christian chaplains in jails and prisons to minister to the spiritual needs of inmates and staff. Their programs and resources also provide avenues for the community to participate as Volunteers, Financial Partners, Mentors and Re-entry Advocates. 

Hope Gospel Mission | hopegospelmission.org | facebook.com/hopegospelmission

Hope Gospel Mission exists to offer Christ-centered, life-changing help to the homeless and needy in Eau Claire and the rest of Western Wisconsin. They help the homeless and needy by meeting basic needs without enabling them, requiring them to work and help support themselves, providing a safe and orderly place to stay, and addressing the root causes of their situation. They also offer a complete life change through their Renewed Hope Program, share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Biblical values, involve them in local Bible-believing churches, keep them accountable for their actions and show both care and correction. 

Hope Village | hopevillagechippewafalls.com | facebook.com/hopevillagechippewafalls

Hope Village is a non-profit established in January 2016, providing tiny housing in Chippewa County, WI. With 11 tiny homes, they aid individuals facing homelessness and socioeconomic challenges. Partnering with local churches, they offer emergency housing and community support. Hope Village's vision is to expand with 28 affordable housing units, ensuring long-term sustainability and continued impact on the community.

Salvation Army of the Chippewa Valley | centralusa.salvationarmy.org/chippewavalley 

The Salvation Army of the Chippewa Valley’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. They provide assistance in the form of clothing vouchers, limited transportation, housing services or energy assistance, houseware needs, furniture, toiletry items, laundry, infant care items, and many more. 

Venture Academy | ventureacademy.org

Venture Academy is an innovative new Christian school serving students in grades K-6 in the Chippewa Valley. After three years of prayer and planning, Venture launched on August 26th, 2024, in the north half of the Jacob's Well building. Venture's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Over the next five years, Venture will grow by one grade per year, and expand into its own new building adjacent to the church, eventually serving grades K-12. At Venture Academy, students have a unique opportunity to explore and pursue their true calling while learning from a Christian worldview. Venture students are empowered to take ownership of their education in hands-on learning environments where Christian values are modeled, taught, and lived. By connecting foundational skills to real-world experiences, Venture helps students develop a strong sense of values, character, and perseverance. Through these learning experiences, Venture students own their journey as they grow to become Christ-centered leaders, designers, and innovators ready to embrace a rapidly changing world with confidence, knowing that tomorrow is just waiting to be created.

World Relief  | www.worldrelief.org

World Relief in the Chippewa Valley is dedicated to empowering the local church to aid the most vulnerable. Inspired by the example of Jesus, they strive to alleviate suffering from poverty and injustice, irrespective of differences. Through integrated efforts, they aim to bring reconciliation and restoration to individuals and communities. Valuing diversity among staff, volunteers, clients, and partners, World Relief embraces multicultural collaboration for transformative impact. They implement sustainable programs and support services, seeking excellence and continuous improvement. Collaborating with various stakeholders, they recognize the unique roles each plays in promoting peace and justice. Empowerment is central to their mission, prioritizing the leadership and participation of those they serve. Guided by prayer, World Relief endeavors to serve the most vulnerable in the Chippewa Valley with compassion and dedication.

Career Student Ministers

Tim Gunderson & Andrew Draper--Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) | fca.org

Fellowship of Christian Athletes focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire, and change the world through the gospel. Tim is FCA's NW Wisconsin Area Director. Andrew is an Area Representative & Camp Director who ministers to many Chippewa Valley schools. They facilitate Camps, Campus/Community Huddles, 360 Coaching, and work to keep faith in sports going throughout the year. For more information about Fellowship of Christian Athletes go to: www.fca.org.  

Denominational Missions

International Missions Board (IMB)

The International Missions Board serves Southern Baptists in carrying out the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations. They partner with churches to empower limitless missionary teams who are evangelizing, discipling, planting, and multiplying healthy churches, and training leaders among unreached peoples and places for the glory of God. For more information about the International Missions Board, go to: www.imb.org

Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention

The Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention (MWBC) is a group of churches cooperating together to advance the gospel. They do so by making disciples, developing leaders, starting churches, providing disaster relief, and sharing resources. For more information about the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention, go to: www.mwbc.org

North American Missions Board (NAMB)

The North American Missions Board assists churches with evangelistic church planting strategy, the identification, and training of missionaries, chaplains, and church planters through the Send Network, and helps churches impact their communities through Send Relief. For more information about the North American Missions Board go to: www.namb.net

Victor & Joanna Ordonez--Minnesota Wisconsin Baptist Convention 

Victor pastors a church in Austin, TX, while also serving in the pivotal role of developing leaders to plant new Hispanic churches in Wisconsin and Minnesota. For more information about the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention go to: www.mwbc.org

Gerardo Rodriguez--Southern Wisconsin Baptist Association 

Gerardo recruits, assesses, and develops Hispanic church planters in order to plant new Spanish-speaking churches in communities throughout Wisconsin. For more information about the Southern Wisconsin Baptist Association, go to: www.wisconsinbaptist.org 

Ministry Initiatives

Eau Freedom Fun Run & Fest by Fierce Freedom

The Eau Freedom Fun Run & Fest is an annual family-friendly event put on by Fierce Freedom to raise money and awareness for human trafficking and its victims. Fierce Freedom is a non-profit based in Eau Claire, WI that fights human trafficking and exploitation through education and victim support. For more information about Eau Freedom Fun Run & Fest, go to: fiercefreedom.org/eau-freedom-fun-run-fest

Faith Riders

Faith Riders is a group of ordinary people from every walk of life who share a common desire to serve the Lord through motorcycle ministry. They exist to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ intentionally and unapologetically to all who have yet to accept Him and to build up the body of Christ through worship, fellowship, discipleship and serving. For more information about Faith Riders, go to: faithriders.com

Short Term Missionaries

Kyla Swanson - Evangelism and Cultural Understanding

Kyla Swanson is embarking on a journey with The Traveling Team to learn about the top five world religions. She will visit temples, mosques, and other sacred places in Southern California to understand cross-cultural differences, enabling her to share the message of Jesus more effectively. This trip will also include education on evangelism and practical experiences in sharing her faith. Kyla is an active participant at Jacob's Well, involved in the worship team and various church events. Her mission aims to bridge cultural gaps and spread the gospel through understanding and relationship-building. The Traveling Team | IT Project

Sarah Kuipers - Church Planting in Northern India

Sarah Kuipers' parents are members of Jacob's Well, and she is joining a church planting team with Pioneers in Northern India. During the first two years, Sarah's primary involvement will be with the local community in India. She will focus on language and culture studies while building relationships with university students. This mission supports her long-term goal of working with children and helping spread the Gospel, as she works to transform communities by partnering with local believers and focusing on sustainable, indigenous leadership.  Pioneers

Become A Share Partner

If you are interested in partnering with Jacob's Well, please complete the JW Share Partner Application