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Missions

At First Baptist, missions are very important to us. We love opportunities to share the love of Christ with our community and the world. Each year, we have several opportunities to give and to go.

Club 180

Club 180 Ministry exists to minister to the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of kids, youth, and families in rural Eastern Kentucky at the base of the Appalachian Mountains. By offering activities, events, Bible studies, and mentoring for both kids and parents, Club 180 Ministry brings hope to those that struggle.

Room in the Inn

Since 1986, Room In The Inn has been a community of people bound together to offer shelter and compassion to people experiencing homelessness. Local congregations open their doors to welcome guests in the winter months.

Room In The Inn’s winter shelter program runs November 1 – March 31 every year. Congregations host groups once a week, once a month, or just during the coldest months of January and February when the temperatures are dangerously low.

Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes

Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes believes every child should experience the stable, nurturing love of a family. They also believe the most crucial thing we can share with a child is the love and hope of Christ. Holding these two convictions, they provide Christ-centered homes for children in hard places — children whose families are not currently able to provide the day to day care they need. They train and develop evangelical Christians to be houseparents and foster parents with the mission of not only providing safety and stability but showing Christ’s love to each child who comes into their care. Whether children are in foster care or have been voluntarily placed in one of their on-campus homes by families seeking help, they are committed to helping children and families thrive. Our church is thrilled to partner with them in their mission!

Brazil Mission

Since 2009, our church has been serving the community of Porto Seguro, Brazil, through a multifaceted mission effort designed to meet both physical and spiritual needs. Working alongside Pioneer Missions and other partner churches, we provide shoes to children, glasses to adults, dental care, and face painting for families, all while sharing the love of Christ. Each interaction is an opportunity to introduce the Gospel, whether through personal conversations, prayer ministry, or our wordless drama that creatively tells the story of Jesus. These practical acts of love are a tangible expression of God’s care for every individual in the community.

The impact of this mission has been profound, touching nearly 100,000 lives and leading thousands to give their hearts to Christ. Through this outreach, we have witnessed the transformative power of the Gospel in Porto Seguro, as entire families have experienced hope and renewal. This partnership not only strengthens the local church but also enables us to build lasting relationships within the community. By addressing both immediate needs and eternal ones, we are committed to being the hands and feet of Jesus, bringing light and life to this beautiful region of Brazil.

Operation Christmas Child

Our church is proud to partner with Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, to bring the hope of the Gospel to children around the world through simple yet powerful gifts. Each year, we pack shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and personal notes of encouragement, all designed to show children that they are loved and valued. Throughout the year, we collect items to ensure each box is filled with joy and practical necessities. These shoeboxes are not just gifts; they are tools for evangelism and discipleship, as every child who receives one also hears the Good News of Jesus Christ.

In addition to packing shoeboxes, our church serves as a regional drop-off location, making it easy for individuals and other churches to join this global mission. During National Collection Week, our volunteers work tirelessly to receive, organize, and send off thousands of shoeboxes on their journey to children in need. These efforts are part of a larger movement that has reached millions of children across the globe, many of whom come to know Christ through this ministry. Operation Christmas Child is more than a seasonal event for us—it’s an ongoing mission to share God’s love and make an eternal impact.