Go therefore and make disciples of all nations
Matthew 28:19
Missions are a vital part of the church’s purpose, bringing the love and message of Jesus beyond the walls of the building and into the world. We love our community and love showing the mercy, grace, and compassion of Jesus through action. When we step out in faith to serve others, we not only change lives—we deepen our own faith and inspire others to do the same. Currently we have these as mission partners and active missions.
Active Mission Partners
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank sets up on campus on the last Thursday of each month. Our team helps organize volunteers and distribute food for the mobile food bank.
Habitat for Humanity
Fluvanna County Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, non-profit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Fluvanna County Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help improve their shelter conditions.
Effort Baptist Liberia
Effort Baptist Church in Liberia has been a partner in ministry in West Africa for over two decades. We send teams to run clinics, kids camps, outreaches, and more. We’ve supported schools and church plants in locations throughout the country.
Effort Comfort and Mobility (ECAM)
We have a store of medical equipment that people can rent for free. From walkers to shower seats to wheelchairs and more, our team receives requests throughout the week to care for people in moments of need.
Meals on Wheels
It is Meals on Wheels' mission to see that homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in Fluvanna County do not go hungry. Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver a hot, nutritious meal, a warm smile, a source of daily social contact, and a safety and wellness check, so these individuals may remain healthy and live in their own homes.
Oakhurst Health & Rehabilitation
We send a team out every other Monday to sing hymns and care for folks at the Oakhurst Health & Rehabilitation in Fork Union.
Wycliffe | Paul & Tuula O'Rear
Paul serves as the International Coordinator for Translation Resources, overseeing teams that produce Translator's Notes, Exegetical Summaries, Translator's Workplace, and BART (Biblical Analysis Research Tool). He also collaborates with global Bible translation organizations to address the needs of translators worldwide. Paul brings expertise in biblical languages, linguistics, translation, and software development to this mission. Tuula works part-time as an Administrative Assistant in the Translation Department.
The Alyssa House
The Alyssa House is a non-profit organization in Charlottesville, Virginia that provides housing and care to children receiving extensive medical treatment at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
FCA's mission is to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. Effort Church supports FCA in its goal to make a kingdom impact in Fluvanna.
Mercy Meals
From the Salvation Army to our neighbors here in Fluvanna, cook teams are looking to spread hospitality and care through a hot meal.