Global Reach

Missions is a commitment, individually and corporately, to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).

What is missions at Richland Creek?

We desire to equip believers to reach the lost. We are mindful to not have a “missions program”; instead, we desire to be a “mission-hearted church.” By this we mean that we do not desire individuals to merely think about missions occasionally, but we desire each member to live a missions-oriented life. Mission is not what we do; it is who we are as followers of Jesus Christ.
How does missions work at Richland Creek? Enabling all members to participate in missions via giving, going, sending and praying as they live a life that demonstrates a commitment to taking the gospel to all peoples (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8, Psalm 67).

2013 Mission Trips:

Daytona, FL Bike Week {March 8-17}

Evangelism    
Team Leader: Pastor Jim Gillespie
Cost: $200+*
Available Slots: 30    

Bikers from all over the world converge on Daytona, Florida during Bike Week. The website placesaroundflorida.com claims that “An estimated 600,000 bikers usually descend on Daytona Beach annually to attend Bike Week.” This trip is by no means a vacation, rather it is a mission trip. The mission is to use motorcycles as a tool to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with any and every one along the way as well as those attending the event. There will be people from Raleigh to Daytona, in restaurants, gas stations, rest stops, on the side of the road, at bike shops and vendor booths that need to hear the Gospel of Jesus. The Riders say, as Isaiah said, “Here am I send me.” Contact Pastor Jim at jim@richlandcreek.com for more information.

Middle East {April 17-28}

Beach & Urban Evangelism      
Team Leader: Call Church Office
Cost: $2,700*
Available Slots: 7

Are you drawn to or even excited about being a blessing to the ethnic people through which our Lord Jesus Christ came to earth? This trip not only allows you to meet and conversationally interact with people of the Middle East ranging among various social classes and faiths, but you will also see and experience historical places of the Bible. This enriching trip is led by an knowledgeable and passionate brother in Christ that will help bring more depth and understanding to various Biblical passages as well as to your knowledge of the Lord. This trip is physically difficult and demanding so there is a minor application process to be approved for this trip. For more information about our Middle East trip, contact our church office at rcreek@richlandcreek.com.
        

Winston-Salem, NC {June 17 - 21}

Middle School Student Life Mission Camp
Team Leader: Christian Trotter
Cost: $400*
Available Slots: 40

This camp will be located at Wake Forest University. Every day your student will have a morning quiet time followed by a praise and worship service and then they will spend the day serving the community in various ways including backyard Bible clubs, light construction projects, and assisting the elderly. Every evening the students will gather to end the night with worship through singing and Gospel-centered teaching from God’s Word. Please contact Christian Trotter at christian@richlandcreek.com for more information and to apply for the trip.

Boone, NC {June 17 - 22}

Community Evangelism / VBS / Church Support
Team Leader: Pastors Steve Sweeney and Mike Fry
Cost: $357*
Available
Slots: 25 --- family friendly trip!

Come to the cool mountains of NC this summer and join Chuck Campbell, his family and church to start a fresh new outreach to the communities surrounding Poplar Grove Baptist church. Chuck is a bi-vocational pastor who is a former deacon of Richland Creek Community Church. This trip will
include servanthood activities similar to the Creek’s Live.Love.Serve summer outreach. Neighborhood evangelism, VBS, minor construction and clean-up activities are being reviewed for the goal of glorifying God and showing His love to the people of Boone. A choice of hiking, a picnic and possibly swimming, or Biltmore Estate tour will end the week of diligent activity. Please contact Pastor Mike at mike@richlandcreek.com for more information.

Ukraine (Team A) {June 20 - 29}

Orphanage & Construction Ministry
Team Leader: Pastor Jim Gillespie & Burwell Stark
Cost: $2000*
Available Slots: 30

We are excited that Team Ukraine 2013 involves two separate opportunities to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in Ukraine during summer 2013. Team “A” will consist of three groups. Pastor Jim will lead a team of 10 people to work with “Open Hearts Church” constructing cabins for a future Christian retreat center. Burwell Stark will lead a group of 10 people to work with local churches/ministries in orphanages. Evan Myers will lead a second group of six people to work with a local ministry in Kiev to conduct basketball camps around the city. Please visit this link below to see how “Open Hearts Church” is making a difference for Christ:  Open Hearts Facebook Group
Please contact Troy Meachum (troy.meachum@acrsupply.com) or Alvin Reid (doc@richlandcreek.com) if you are interested in Ukraine (Team A).    

Boston, MA {July 7-11}

Urban Evangelism / Church Support      
Team Leader: Pastor David Sims
Cost: $500 - $850*
Available Slots: 50 --- family friendly trip!

Richland Creek will lock arms and effort with Gordon Loop and his family, former members of Richland Creek, to serve and share the Good News of Jesus Christ to various peoples of Boston. Gordon now serves as Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Dedham, Massachusetts. The scope of this trip includes VBS, activities to meet various Bostonian people - young and old, and potential maintenance / light construction efforts at Calvary Baptist Church or in the local area. Training in urban evangelism will occur in the mornings while ministry activities follow in the afternoon . Before returning to NC, you will spend a half day or more viewing or visiting many
historical and famous sites of Boston. This will be a powerful, fruitful, and life transforming mission trip helping the Loops and Calvary Baptist Church reach the lost in Boston. Contact Pastor Mike for more information, mike@richlandcreek.com.

Haiti {July 13 - 20}

Ukraine (Team B) {July 18-27)

Live.Love.Serve. {July 19 - 27}

East Asia {October 11 – 20}

South Asia {November}

Pastor’s Conference, Medical, Dental & Children's Ministry
Team Leader: Pastor DAvid Sims
Cost: $3,365*
Available Slots: 15

God has been faithful to Alpha International Ministries (AIM) and He is moving in South Asia. God has given Finny Mathews and his family the challenging job of reaching people in the some of the hardest places of the world in the 10/40 window. Finny – “We believe that’s where God’s heart is and where millions have not heard the name of His Son who gave His all for them. The doors for missions and evangelism might close in areas of South Asia. There is an open window now. Let us make full use of this opportunity and do whatever it takes to train National Church Planters (NCP) and plant churches. Children need to be rescued from poverty and dangerous ideology. We expect [the focal area] to be the doorway to [other areas of S. Asia] and Western China. Together let us impact [S. Asia] and beyond for the glory of God.” Please contact Pastor Mike at mike@richlandcreek.com for more information.

Nicaragua {Nov. 30 - Dec. 7}