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.” Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV)

As a church, we embrace opportunities to spread the gospel of Jesus at home and around the world through missions partnerships. When we come together to show the love of Jesus Christ to people outside our four walls, we become part of something bigger than ourselves.

YWEA began in 1967 as a cooperative effort between Youth & Discipleship and World Missions. Over 57 projects have been completed and over $38,000,000.00 raised by Church of God young people. It is the youth missions arm of the Youth & Discipleship department.

Find out more about YWEA current project here.

(TAKAM VILLAGE, CAMBODIA) Isaac oversees the Integrated Farm & Takam church in Cambodia. Currently the church has five Cambodian Pastors that Isaac has been instrumental in discipling. The farm has been a tremendous gift to the village for it provides sustainable living in a remote village of Cambodia.

Find out more about Isaac and People for Care and Learning (PCL), here.

(KENYA, AFRICA) This beautiful family is located in Kenya, Africa where they have been serving since 1993 as missionary evangelist and educators. In addition to teaching, the Lawrence’s are involved in Evangelism and Worship. They started singing songs in Swahili during District Seminars and began leading worship in English and Swahili in church while they lived in Nairobi. Developing into a ministry team called Eagles’ Wings Gospel Team in 1999.

The Lawrence’s call Asheville, NC home and are dear friends with our pastor.

See the Lawrence’s and Eagles’ Wings Gospel Team in action here.

(SRI LANKA) Premedasa, Nellum and Naomi Ginigalgoda- Located off the coast of India, the country of Sri Lanka only recently emerged from a 26 year civil war, during which time they also experienced the tragedy of a major tsunami in 2004. City of Hope is an orphanage that is serving 60 children .

Join the rescue with City of Hope Orphanage here.

Teresa Kimbrell is a native Floridian and graduate of Southeastern University of the Assemblies of God. She is also a graduate of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. While living in Cleveland, she served as an Elder at New Covenant. She is a long-term missionary to Zambia, Africa where she is involved in a church plant and serves to train national workers.

(EUROPE) Tom and Claudia Rosson live in Germany where he serves as regional superintendent for Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (made up of countries from the former Soviet Union). Tom also serves as president of the Eurasian Theological Seminary in Moscow, Russia.

Click here to learn more about the Tom and Claudia.

Kevin and Chapman have served the Church of God as lead pastors, student ministers, church planters, and now missionaries. They currently reside in Orange County, CA with their sons, Kade and Kyle. With more than twenty-five years in pastoral and church ministry, Kevin travels to Southeast Asia as a featured speaker, fundraiser, trainer of church leaders, and encourager to pastors. The passion for world missions is twofold: for us to go and tell and invite Asians to come, share, and train. Essentially, we build a two-way bridge from Southeast Asia to California.

You can give to their project here.

(COTA, COLUMBIA) Rosalba Perez opened Safe House as an answer to the many small girls who were orphaned as a result of death, abuse, neglect and abandonment. Many of the girls had been sexually abused and molested as a result of the sex trade exploitation of children in South America.

Learn more about Rosalba and the Safe House here.

Alfred & Kylee Khuri/ Youth Ministries - Israel

Promised Land Ministries commits to rescuing those that are being sex trafficked and those who are at risk of being sex trafficked, to restoring the lives of those involved in the sex industry, and to equipping the children of God practically and spiritually so that they may be released into their promised land.

PLM is a 501(c)(3) that combines the Word of God and practical life skills to create a loving, holistic environment within our programs. Through our programs, Hosea's Haven and Joshua's Kids, we focus on the problem of sex trafficking and rescue men, women, and children out of sex slavery, along with prevention by rescuing children who are at risk of being sold into sex slavery and provide them with the education, love, and skills that is needed to have a full life with God.

Alex and Leah Abiola’s profile

Africa Project Coordinator, overseeing strategic initiatives, projects across 54 nations of Africa.

For over two decades, Alex and Leah Abiola have dedicated their lives to ministry, leadership, and compassionate outreach across multiple countries. Their journey reflects a profound commitment to empowering communities, strengthening the church in Africa, and fulfilling the Great Commission through strategic and practical service. With a ministry that includes ministerial education, medical missions, family and marital counseling, substance abuse counseling, and outreach to children and the poor, they have touched many lives..

Global Mission & Strategic Leadership

Currently, as the Africa Project Coordinator, Alex and Leah provide visionary leadership for pan-African initiatives, overseeing the development of critical infrastructure including churches, orphanages, and life-sustaining water wells across the continent of Africa. This expansive role builds upon their deep and well-established foundation of service in West Africa.

Their leadership history is marked by progressive responsibility:

Republic of Ireland (2004-2010): Served as missionaries, cultivating a heart for diverse cultural ministry.

Nigeria (2010-2024): Transitioned to their home nation, 

First as missionaries (2010-2012), 

Then as Administrative Overseer (2012-2024), 

And subsequently as Superintendent for Anglophone West Africa (2017-2024). 

Based in Lagos, they are strategically positioned to minister throughout Nigeria and the surrounding nations of Africa. 

From 2024-present, they are serving as Africa Project Coordinator for Africa.

A Multifaceted Ministry of Empowerment

The Abiolas' ministry is characterized by its holistic approach, addressing spiritual, educational, and physical needs. Their core initiatives include:

Leadership & Ministerial Development: Providing advanced ministerial education and leadership empowerment, with a special focus on creating self-supporting, effective pastors and church leaders.

Medical Missions & Compassionate Care: Coordinating short-term mission trips that deliver critical medical assistance and support to underserved communities.

Community Outreach: Directly serving children, ladies and the poor, and those struggling with substance abuse through dedicated counseling and aid programs.

Family & Marital Counseling: Strengthening the foundational unit of society through biblical guidance and support.

Vision for the Future

Driven by a faith that moves mountains, Alex and Leah work fervently and constantly, abounding in the work of the lord, to demonstrate God's love, wisdom, and peace. They coordinate short-term mission trips to Nigeria and Africa in the area of ministerial training, leadership empowerment, and medical assistance.  One of their projects is to teach pastors to be self-supporting and effective leaders. They also help the needy and provide medical assistance. Their future vision is to further expand their impact through the construction of schools, hospitals, orphanages, and churches, building institutions that will serve generations to come.

In everything, the Abiolas labor to see the church stand perfect and complete, faithfully fulfilling God's calling with effectiveness and grace, and making lasting progress in His will and in the life of people.

Men’s Challenge of the Smokies is a Christ-centered residential program helping men overcome addiction and life-controlling issues. Through discipleship, counseling, and practical life skills, they provide a path to lasting transformation and renewed purpose. We’re grateful to support this ministry as they lead men toward freedom in Christ and restored lives.

Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center

Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center offers free, confidential services to women and families facing unexpected pregnancies. From pregnancy tests and ultrasounds to parenting classes and emotional support, they walk alongside each client with compassion and care. We believe every life matters, and we are thankful for the work they do to support life and strengthen families in our region.

REACH of Macon County

REACH provides safety, shelter, and advocacy for individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. Through crisis intervention, counseling, and prevention programs, REACH helps survivors begin the healing process and regain independence. At Prentiss Church, we’re honored to support their mission to bring hope and restoration to those in crisis.

(CONCORD, NC) The Children’s Home is a private, non-profit, Christian agency that provides a positive and safe living environment for hurting, abused, neglected, and at risk children placed privately and by the North Carolina Department of Social Services. The home is committed to meeting the physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs of hurting children. To see them grow into maturity and make decisions that will lead them to be productive citizens is their driving force.

Click here to learn more about the Church of God Children’s Home of NC.