Global Missions

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As Christians, we are called to GO AND SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST - making disciples of all the nations. Our mission at FCC extends around the globe. We have long-standing relationships with our ministry partners. Through these relationships, we support and participate in Gospel-centered, Church-partnered ministries. We would love for you to experience, engage, and be transformed by God through our Global missions opportunities!

Experience

Experience global missions for yourself

  • learn about the work of missions and become aware of global needs
  • connect with missionaries
  • pray for God’s work among the unreached

Engage

Engage global missions by taking action

  • go to the mission field on a short-term trip or long-term residency
  • send others who are going by praying, encouraging, or supporting them financially

Transform

See how God will transform your life and others as you experience and engage in global missions. God will use you to change lives, build the Church, and impact communities around the world.

Kenya

Our partnership with the Kenyan church began in 2003, when First Christian Church’s own Lynn and Dori Cazier felt the call to serve in Kenya. Today, our partnership involves ministering to the Maasai people of southern Kenya. We regularly send teams to serve, providing much needed medical care, pastoral raining, and help with important building projects, as well as helping to provide sustainable water sources and means of income.

In July 2022, Pastor BJ & Mary Leonard announced that they are going to become full-time missionaries in Kenya. Pray for them and their four children as they begin preparations to move permanently to Kenya 12-18 months after their announcement.

UPCOMING MISSIONS TRIPS

    • Medical Mission Trip - June 2023

If you are interested in going on a mission trip to Kenya, contact Pastor BJ Leonard at bleonard@firstdecatur.org or call/text 217.875.3350.

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Cuba

As the doors continue to open, we have had the opportunity to explore the needs of the Christian church in Cuba. The church is growing immensely in Cuba, but there are challenges due to lack of resources. We pray God will continue to open doors for ministry in Cuba.

Poland/Ukraine

Pastor Wayne Kent visited Poland in early April 2022, serving Ukrainian refugees on behalf of our church and Disciple Heritage Fellowship. You can watch his daily updates and stories from Poland on our playlist on YouTube.

If you would like to give, click here and select UKRAINE as the designated fund. ALL proceeds will go directly to caring for the refugees.

Volunteer Application

If you know where you want to serve, please fill out a Volunteer Application.

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