Missions
Supporting Missions Through Church Stewardship
Not only do we teach the Biblical principle of tithing to our congregation, but we also try to practice this principle as a church. That’s why we allocate 10% of our annual budget to missions. One of our deacons is charged with the responsibility of overseeing our missions team (comprised of volunteers within the church). They make recommendations to the elders as to what mission works will be supported and how much should be given to each.
We think of missions in terms of what we are doing locally, regionally, and throughout the world. Here are some of the mission works we are currently supporting.
Locally
Mercer Resource Ministry – We are a part of a local cooperative effort among community churches to assist those in need in Harrodsburg/Mercer County. We seek to not only provide money, but also equip those we help with the knowledge and assistance they need to improve their position in life.
The Christian Life Center – Our local food and commodities distribution center that assists those struggling financially.
No Walls Ministry – This is an outdoor street ministry that we do monthly (Spring – Fall) in the Harrodsburg Housing Authority area. We offer a meal, give away commodities, and have a Gospel service where we preach the Gospel and pray with folks who have needs.
The Refuge – This is a small group ministry that we do in conjunction with our No Walls Ministry. We offer a meal, prayer support, Biblical teaching, and Christian friendship/mentoring.
Kids' Backpack Feeding Program - We work with the Mercer County Schools Family Resource Center, alongside other local churches to collect and distribute weekly food bags to Mercer County School students of all ages.
Regionally
Camp Calvary – This is a church camp in Washington County, KY where we send students.
Church Planting Organizations – We support three organizations that plant Independent Christian churches throughout Kentucky.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry – This ministry, provided through Samaritan’s Purse Ministries, delivers shoe boxes packed with gifts for needy children to countries around the world. Along with the gifts, the children will also receive information about the gospel of Jesus and how to place their faith in Christ.
Christian Student Fellowship at the University of Kentucky – On-campus ministry that ministers to students at our state’s largest university.
World Wide
Guatemala – We work through Catalyst Resources International to support David and Paula Greene as missionaries in Guatemala. They operate an orphanage called “Mimi’s House” and also work in the impoverished rural areas on the mountains to share the gospel with the love of Jesus. We contribute financial support, but also send teams on short-term mission trips periodically.
Other Geographies - We provide financial support to missionaries and programs throughout the world including:
- Haiti
- Japan
- The Middle East
- Africa
