SW Missions
Jesus said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." (Matt. 28:19-20)
Jesus wants his message spread to the whole world, so our focus is not just local, but global as well.
Here are the mission efforts that Southwest currently supports:
Argentina
Tomas Banks
Caballito Church of Christ in Buenos Aires. He is working to spread the gospel in Argentina, working with outreach programs like Let’s Start Talking, as well as some programs of his own, such as free online Bible study provided to the community.
Dominican Republic
Manna Children’s Home
Since 1998, the Manna Children’s Home has served as a safe haven for over 50 children. Located on our main campus in Bobita, Dominican Republic, the children’s home typically houses around 15 children, ranging in age from infants to teenagers. Many of the children that come to us are in need of temporary care due to crises in the home or financial difficulties. The goal is always to reunite families, and the directors of the children’s home work closely with the child protective services of the country to do just that. However, while the children are with us, we ensure that they are loved and cared for by foster parents who love and trust Christ as their savior. These foster parents create a warm, loving environment where the children are cared for and nurtured each and every day.
Manna Children’s Home is where our discipling efforts begin. In addition to meeting the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter, the children’s home also strives to enrich the lives of the children living there. Tutoring, counseling services, game nights, and devotionals are just a few of the many resources that are offered to our children. Additionally, the children are given the opportunity to form relationships and bonds with supporters in the States through our sponsorship program.
The Manna Children’s Home is a place where sweet smiles and big hugs abound. Our children are surrounded with love, and as a result of that, they freely give love to anyone they come into contact with.
HTTPS://WWW.WEAREMANNA.ORG/DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC/
Jochebed’s Hope - Nias, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Steve Cate
Steve raises funds, provides counsel and other support for the work of Jochebed's Hope.
Jochebed’s Hope exists to share the love of God and transform lives through education, training, and empowerment.
You can read more about the ministry and its opportunities at the website listed below.
Nairobi, Kenya
Carladean Thompson works with the Komarock Church of Christ in Nairobi, Kenya. You can visit the church website to learn more at the link below. Carladean works with the education ministry at the church and other outreach efforts.
Rochester, MN
Steve Sikes - Rochester Church of Christ
Steve Sikes is the Preaching Minister for the Rochester Church of Christ in Rochester, MN. Besides ministerial duties, Steve is also part of Hands of Compassion, a ministry of the church that serves families that travel to the Mayo Clinic seeking medical treatment.
HTTPS://WWW.ROCHESTERCHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
More Information
If you are interested in learning more about our missions efforts, please seek out our missions deacon listed below, or contact the church office:
R.F. Hendricks
CHURCH OFFICE: (402) 333-6536