Austell Christian Church

Missions and Outreach

Jesus said in Matthew 28:16-20:
Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Jesus has called all Christians to take part in this greatest mission on Earth. One of the ways we do that is to send evangelists all over the world preaching the Good News of the Gospel. We support them by prayer, fellowship, and financially. These are the missionaries to whom we give monthly support. We encourage you to go to their websites, check them out, and then join us in supporting them.

Christian City (www.christiancity.org)
Christian City ministers to families, but focuses primarily on the needs of abused and abandoned children, the aged and infirm. Services provided include residential, health and social services delivered in a manner consistent with the Christian faith.

The Christian City campus is a vibrant and active retirement community as well as refuge for children without families of their own. Every effort is made to see that both children and the aged have enriched and rewarding lives.

While expressly Christian in orientation, Christian City does not discriminate in any way with regard to who can benefit from services and ministries provided. We minister to the physical as well as the spiritual needs of people as an expression of the Love of God to them. Our motto is “Loving People…Loving People.” It is our hope that hurting people will experience the love of God through us and be drawn closer to Him. It is also our hope that everyone served by Christian City enjoys an enriched and fulfilling life.

International Disaster Emergency Service (www.ides.org)
The purpose of IDES is to bring glory to God by bringing help and hope to our hurting world. Among independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, the work of IDES is unique -- the one source our churches and missionaries consistently turn to for help.

Jesus Place (www.jesusplace.com)
The Mission of Jesus Place Inner City Mission is to promote Christ and His Church in the City through evangelism, discipleship and a variety of outreach programs.

Mid India Christian Mission (www.midindia.com)
Started in 1969 by late Dr. Vijai Lall, with just 17 children in a school, today MICM stands as one of the major vehicle to take the word of God to the corners of this great Nation - India. Strategically located in the centre of India it caters not just to the central region but is mushrooming to bring the whole of India in the shade of Lord Jesus Christ.

Roanoke Bible College (www.roanokebible.edu)
Roanoke Bible College is a private, coeducational institution founded in 1948 upon the ideals of traditional Bible-based Christian education.

Located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, RBC is just an hour's drive from the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area and the outer banks.

Roanoke's mission is to educate men and women for career and volunteer Christian Service.

Southwest Christian Care (www.swchristiancare.org)
Southwest Christian Care began providing hospice homecare over 20 years ago. The ministry has grown and now has three service areas: Southwest Christian Hospice; Hope House Children's Respite Center; Spiritual Care

In 1983, the dream of building a caring hospice ministry began to unfold as a small staff and loving volunteers began providing hospice homecare from a Sunday School classroom at Southwest Christian Church in East Point, Georgia. The current hospice facility was built in 1987 and is located on seven beautifully-landscaped acres in Union City. Southwest Christian Hospice became the first full-service hospice in the state of Georgia, providing homecare and center-based care.

Sunbelt Christian Youth Ranch (www.sunbeltranch.org)
Sunbelt Christian Youth Ranch is ideally located on 191 acres of timber, grazing, hay and dwelling land in a convenient Mid-South area. It is a rural ranch about two miles north of the town of Lake, Mississippi, along paved Old Highway 80, where the children have chores to do – with chickens, ducks, sheep, cows, horses, gardens and lots of grass to mow and weeds to cut.

The ranch provides children with lots of fresh air to breathe and room to romp, play and laugh in an atmosphere of freedom they have never known before. It is ranch life in its purest; a wholesome form where picking peas, milking a cow and riding a horse evaporates frustrations and instills a peace within.

The Sunbelt climate is favorable for year-round gardening and activities. Its four seasons provide the variety and beauty to interest staff and children. It is also favored with the traditional “Southern Hospitality” and unique culture and vernacular that bond residents and attract visitors.

Woodland Christian Camp (www.woodlandcamp.org)
Woodland Christian Camp, Inc. is a non-profit camp and retreat center sponsored by a group of Christian Churches in Georgia and Alabama.

Woodland Christian Camp opened in 1969. The original property, located on 44 acres in Temple, Georgia, was purchased in order to provide a place for Christian youth of the Atlanta metropolitan area to camp, retreat, and fellowship. That first summer of camp hosted 487 campers.
With increases in campers and usages, leaders of Woodland Christian Camp realized the need for full-time management. In 1971, Earl and Mary Alice Hobson were hired to fulfill this need. The camp continued to grow at a steady pace, and in 1980, Joey and Cindy Westbrook were brought on staff to direct administration and finance.

In 1982, 56 acres were purchased for the construction of a second camp. An eight-acre lake was the first item completed. In addition, land was cleared for the Woodland Junction camp. The development of this railroad theme camp was aided by the donation of twelve box cars by Southern Railway, Inc. The camp came on-line in 1988.

In 2000, the camp purchased an additional eighteen acres of land, bringing Woodland's total acreage up to 120. Construction for Woodland's Heritage Camp began in November of 2004. The 1st Heritage Camp use was May of 2005. This camp increased Woodland's capacity to over 350 beds.