For me, I think having been involved with youth work is a great asset at the speed the culture is changing. Peacock said the church wants to minister to all members of the family and provide comprehensive youth opportunities. Peacock said more people today have no church connections, and the church is trying to relate more accurately with the culture with its worship style, for instance. Peacock said the church is also known for its various musical accomplishments. The church has a youth praise band that often helps lead worship and excellent organists, Peacock said.
Musicians play a range of compositions, from classical hymns to more contemporary Christian pieces.
In addition to helping members of the congregation, Peacock said Eaton Church of the Brethren is trying to be relevant to the community and looks forward to doing more outreach. The church recently concluded a four-week parenting seminar that was open to the community and appeared to help fill a need for the area, Peacock said. Janie Washington, the church's administrative coordinator, said she grew up in the Eaton Church of the Brethren but left and came back when she had children because it was one of the few churches in the area that had a youth ministry. The youth programs have expanded even more since then to younger children, she added. Washington has worked with Peacock for 16 years and said she has enjoyed the experience.