Missions
Focus Missions
Single MOMM
Traverse City, Michigan
Single MOMM provides community and support for single moms who are walking through their stories, embracing the mess, and courageously moving forward. We love partnering with this ministry to help women find hope and attach to God. We even provide our house on Anderson Road as a housing resource.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Madison, Wisconsin
For over seventy-five years, InterVarsity has had a vital presence on hundreds of college campuses, courageously proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, engaging in discipleship around Scripture, and loving people of every ethnicity and culture. Community is the heart of InterVarsity, where students and faculty share the Gospel, study the Word, and are transformed by Jesus.
Yakuv Gurung
U.S. and Nepal
Yakuv Gurung is called to train and raise local leaders and church planters, along with RCA Global Mission partner Jibit Asha International (JAI), to reach the Nepali people with the Good News of Jesus Christ in Kathmandu and the outlying mountainous communities.
Local Missions
Traverse City, Michigan
Thrive is a professional medical clinic, dedicated to serving women and their unborn children in the Grand Traverse Area. They provide free professional health services in a caring, non-judgmental environment. Their goal is to equip women and men with the support and services they need to thrive.
South Boardman, Michigan
Crossroads Farm works in cooperation with rural churches to provide quality youth programming and outreach events. It is their desire that every rural secondary student be able to hear the Gospel in a welcoming environment and be given the opportunity to respond to that message.
Traverse City, Michigan
Freedom Builders believes God calls their ministry to be chain breakers–people who step into the lives of families weighed down by poverty, unsafe housing, and discouragement, to bring the hope of Christ. Every ramp built, furnace replaced, or roof repaired is more than just construction work–it’s a chance to break the chains of despair and open the door to dignity, stability and renewed faith.
National Missions
Detroit, Michigan
El Reino de Dios Church of Detroit wants to be a place blessed by the presence of God, where people can learn from the Word of God and experience the fullness of life. FRC supports Pastor Carlos in his work with this Spanish-speaking congregation. This church was planted by the RCA Synod of the Great Lakes many years ago.
International Missions
Haiti
Anchor of Hope Haiti works with local Christian leaders to bring food, water, education, biblical truth and the hope of Jesus Christ to Haitians in need through their Christian school, School of Hope, and through Manna of Hope Nourishment Center, which provides maternal support services.
South India
Through a partnership with the Church of South India, MPI works together in social outreach to the poorest of the poor. They want to see the marginalized people of South India reach their full potential in the image of God. This is done through Education (their pre-school through 10th grade schools), Empowerment (through their Give-a-Cow and Tailoring programs), and community Halls, multi-purpose places for villagers to meet for women’s groups, health awareness programs, and other community functions.
Haiti
Soaring Unlimited Haiti has developed initiatives to address the needs of Haitian people, including medical care, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, housing, and education and training for children, youth and adults.
India
In a nation of over a billion people, many have yet to hear the name of Jesus. But in India, the gospel is spreading in powerful ways–through media outreach and discipleship. Words of Hope partners with church leaders in India who are sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in over 30 languages across the country. They are boldly sharing Christ’s love in regions where believers are few. Despite challenges, hearts are opening and the church is growing.
Campus Partners
Community Meals provides meals to those in need in the Grand Traverse area. We became part of the Community Meals network in 2006. Every Thursday night, we provide anywhere from 45-80 meals out of our OASIS facility. Many who receive meals at FRC do so with regularity, but it’s not unlikely that we have the opportunity to meet someone new each week. Serving meals to the community has made profound connections. We invite you to serve in this setting with other volunteers committed to making an impact on our community.
Still Shores Counseling
A counseling practice offering compassionate, professional mental health services led by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Trisha Novak.
Love Thy Neighbor
Serving people in need in Traverse City, Michigan, and the surrounding areas by providing material support, connections to local resources, and ongoing mentorship. Their mission is to empower change with love and dignity, helping neighbors overcome today’s challenges and build a better tomorrow.
Young Life
Young Life builds meaningful relationships with young people and shares the hope of Jesus Christ. Through authentic friendships, they communicate the truth of God’s love to adolescents. The Grand Traverse Young Life staff are located in an office on our church campus.