LOCAL & Regional Ministry Partners

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AXIA PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER

More than 1,500 women seek Axia services each year. All services are free and confidential. Each client receives one-on-one care from trained advocates.

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.

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.

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. 

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

FCA is a community working to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. They seek to make disciples through the strategy of engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same.

For more information about being part of FCA please contact: Joey & Caitlin Petrich, jpetrich@fca.org 

Heart & Hands of East Texas

The mission of Heart & Hands of East Texas, A Christian Job Corps Site, is to equip men and women with job skills and life skills in a Christ-centered environment. They offer a 12 week job-readiness program with experiences and skills development designed to prepare participants to compete in the job market.

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.

KVNE/KGLY – Encouragement Media Group

Encouragement Media Group exists to glorify God by encouraging people, connecting our community, and pointing people to Jesus Christ through various radio stations in East Texas.

Mentoring alliance

The mentoring Alliance is a Christ-centered, multi-ethnic ministry serving children and families in East Texas. We connect godly people with families in our community to provide high quality after school programs, summer camps, and dedicated mentoring relationships. Learn more about Mentoring Alliance After School in affiliation with Boys and Girls Club of East Texas, Mentoring Alliance Summer Camps, and Mentoring Alliance Mentor Connect.

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.

YOUNG LIFE

We invite kids to follow Christ, care for them regardless of their response, and change lives in the process.