Ministries
LOCAL & Regional Ministry Partners
Directory page.
You don’t have to travel around the world to make an eternal impact. Partner with trusted local ministries serving our neighbors every day. Each ministry has a link to their volunteer page with contact information for you to learn more.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S JOB CORP
The purpose of Christian Women’s Job Corps of Tyler is to provide a Christian context in which women in need are equipped for life and employment and a mission context in which women help women. CWJC exists to equip women in need with job skills and life skills in a Christ-centered environment to move them from dependence to self-sufficiency.
Bethesda
Bethesda Health Clinic is a Christ-centered ministry providing affordable, high-quality care for those in need in Smith County. On selected days during the year, Grace Community Church health professionals have the chance to serve people with medical needs at their clinic.
LIVING ALTERNATIVES
Serving women and families facing unplanned pregnancies across East Texas, Living Alternatives provides compassionate medical care, housing, fatherhood support, and adoption services. They exist to protect the unborn, equip parents, and demonstrate God’s love in moments of crisis.
CRISIS RESPONSE MINISTRY
CRM is a nondenominational faith-based Christian ministry whose mission is providing emotional and spiritual care to individuals and families in crisis.
David Powell Food Pantry in Lindale
It is an ecumenical outreach ministry that is grounded in First United Methodist Church Lindale and is associated with the St. Stephen Society of the Texas Annual Conference.
DAY WITH DADS – Prison Ministry
The “Day with Dads” program arranges a Saturday for fathers inside a prison unit to spend quality family time with their children. It includes board games, a pizza lunch, playing catch, musical chairs if space allows, and sharing the love and hope of Jesus. Contact Leader at jeffreysmith2006@yahoo.com
Mentoring alliance
Mentoring Alliance is a Christ-centered, multi-ethnic ministry dedicated to walking alongside children and families across East Texas. By pairing relational discipleship with practical support, they offer high-quality after-school programs, summer camps, and dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring relationships. Their team works hand-in-hand with local families and schools to provide tangible help for daily life and the eternal hope of the gospel.
THE FOSTERING COLLECTIVE
Creating healthy, thriving, Christ-centered foster families is all about getting what you need without the confusion and without wasting your time. Whether you desire to adopt, foster, or support, The Fostering Collective has the resources, guidance, and answers you need to change the lives of children from hard places.
PRISON MINISTRY
Kairos is a lay-led, interdenominational Christian ministry in which men and women volunteers bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to prisoners and their families.
ST. PAUL CHILDREN SERVICES
St. Paul Children’s Foundation is dedicated to providing Christ-centered care, safety, and support for vulnerable children and families right here in East Texas. Through residential programs, family preservation initiatives, and compassionate mentorship, they create stable, loving environments where children can heal, grow, and experience the unconditional love of God.
HOPE HAVEN OF EAST TEXAS
It is the mission of Hope Haven of East Texas, through partnerships with churches, families and the community, to provide a safe home environment, minister the love of Christ, and equip neglected and abused girls in the foster care system, preparing them for healthy adult living.
NEW CREATION RESTORATION CENTERS
New Creation Restoration Centers brings Christ-centered healing and transformation to men and women recovering from chronic addictions and life-controlling struggles. Through residential care at Gideon House (men) and Bethel House (women), they offer counseling, spiritual growth, and hands-on work-study programs. They help individuals break free from destructive patterns, rebuild their lives, and step into the renewed hope and freedom found in Jesus.
Breckenridge Village
Breckenridge Village of Tyler (BVT) is a warm, Christ-centered residential community dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nestled in East Texas, BVT provides a safe, nurturing environment where residents are celebrated for their God-given dignity, encouraging spiritual growth, personal independence, and meaningful community life in a family-like setting.
grace ministries
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Here to help
Here to Help is a missional outreach ministry designed to help the elderly, the widows, and the single parents at Grace who are in need. Our team helps with yard work, painting, moving, and light handyman projects. If you would like to be a part of the Here to Help ministry team, please complete this form. Once submitted, you will be contacted by a member of our team to get to know you, gather any additional information, and answer any questions you may have.
ESL
We’re looking for volunteers to serve as ESL teachers and classroom aides on Monday evenings during our 12-week ESL course at Grace Español on the Old Jacksonville Campus.