Mission Partners and Trips
Together, we can be a compelling force for good in the world.
We hope to create change both in our community and around the world. While we could “be about” countless different causes, we choose to leverage our resources carefully, we simplify, and we zero in on a few important things to maximize our impact.
We are proud to partner with the individuals and organizations listed below to bring the hope of Jesus Christ to all people. Every time you donate to First Christian Church, a portion of that gift goes to financially support these partners. Read on for more about them and to learn how you can directly partner with them.
Mission Partners
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Ability Ministry
First Christian Church supports Ability Ministry as one of our local missions and impact partners. Ability Ministry is an independent Christian non-profit ministry that strives to enhance the lives of persons affected with disabilities.
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BrewPastors
Encouragement for when life is hard. Whatever might be weighing you down or when you’re tired, frustrated, confused, sad, or just sense something is off in life — BrewPastors is there. BrewPastors is a worldwide movement of people who love God, love people, and enjoy great beer. They cultivate a safe-place to share your story, shed a tear, seek peace or find purpose.
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Canton Christian Home
Canton Christian Home is a faith-based retirement community offering Independent, Assisted, and Nursing Care living options. They exist to empower seniors to live life fully, continuing to impact their world and enjoy the endless adventure of the Christian life.
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Christian Children's Home of Ohio
The Christian Children’s Home of Ohio exists to bring healing to hurting children and families in Jesus’ name. They provide growth and enrichment opportunities for kids in foster care, and assist in foster and adoption services throughout Ohio.
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David and Teresa Fittro
We partner with church-planters and youth movement catalysts, David and Teresa Fittro in Birmingham, England. They are working with Christian Missionary Fellowship to bring spiritual revival to England through their church plant work.
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Brad and Susan Hammond
For more than 30 years Lifeline Christian Mission has been restoring hope by meeting the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world while carrying out the Great Commission to go make followers of Jesus.
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Jardin de Gracia
Jardin de Gracia, which means “Garden of Grace,” is a small Christian school in the hills of rural Honduras. The heart of this ministry is to teach children to read so that they can experience for themselves the love of Jesus through the word of God.
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Mashoko Christian Hospital
Mashoko Christian Hospital is a medical facility led by Dr. Zindoga Bungu that provides care for 60,000 patients, trains and sponsors new nurses and doctors, and develops churches and leaders in Zimbabwe Africa. Everyone who’s trained and cared for at Mashoko has the opportunity to hear the gospel.
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Pregnancy and Parenting Center
The Pregnancy & Parenting Center exists To Educate, Equip and Empower Moms and Dads. Since opening in 1985, they have served over 30,000 women and men in Stark County and the surrounding area free-of-charge. They warmly welcome everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual preference.
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Refuge of Hope
Refuge of Hope provides daily meals (Monday-Saturday) for homeless, hurting, and hungry people along with a 36-bed men’s emergency shelter. Their mission is to worship God by serving those in need.
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Round Lake Christian Camp
Founded in 1949, Round Lake is a unique place where the gospel of Jesus Christ is experienced through summer camps, year-round retreats and rentals for private retreats.
Upcoming Mission Trip Information
2025 Medical Trip
Jardin de Gracia, Honduras
Dates TBD
2024 Bible Week (VBS) Jardin de Gracia, Honduras
June 8-15
To sign up for any mission trip, please fill out the application and forms below. You can return the forms and your deposit to First Christian during the week or on Sunday. Please email Bradley Clark with any questions.