On April 27th, The Park will move in faith and dedicate the entirety of the offering collected to the MISSIONS Fund.
In preparation for this commitment, we begin in prayer for wisdom, guidance, and for God to move in us, and through us.
One YEAR of Mission Focused PRAYER ...
One Day of MISSIONS Focused GIVING
Ron & Lori Clark
Portland, Oregon
• Agape Community Ministries
• Focused on community leadership and ministry throughout the area
• Focused on community leadership and ministry throughout the area
Charles & Angela Marsalis
New Orleans, Louisiana
• Hollygrove Church of Christ
• Planted in 2007 following Hurricane Katrina
• Ministers families in one of the poorest neighborhoods of New Orleans
• Supported by The Park since 2008 with short-term mission teams each year who serve in the community, build relationships and put on an annual fish fry!
• Planted in 2007 following Hurricane Katrina
• Ministers families in one of the poorest neighborhoods of New Orleans
• Supported by The Park since 2008 with short-term mission teams each year who serve in the community, build relationships and put on an annual fish fry!
Contact Mission Church of Christ
Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Church plant in the inner city of Tulsa
• Ministered by Jamie Simmons, who grew up at The Park, and his wife, Kaytie Jo
• Supported by The Park for many years with prayer, encouragement, financial support and volunteering
• Ministered by Jamie Simmons, who grew up at The Park, and his wife, Kaytie Jo
• Supported by The Park for many years with prayer, encouragement, financial support and volunteering
FriendSpeak
Tulsa, Oklahoma
• A local version of Let's Start Talking (LST)
• Outreach for those wanting to learn or improve conversational English
• Utilizes the book of Luke to practice reading skills
• Member volunteers use questions from each lesson to engage in conversations in English
• Outreach for those wanting to learn or improve conversational English
• Utilizes the book of Luke to practice reading skills
• Member volunteers use questions from each lesson to engage in conversations in English
Disaster Response
United States
• Short-term teams led by Park Disaster Response Team coordinators
• Gathers supplies and volunteers to travel to areas of the US experiencing natural disasters
• Friendly faces and helping hands show the love of Christ to those in need
• Gathers supplies and volunteers to travel to areas of the US experiencing natural disasters
• Friendly faces and helping hands show the love of Christ to those in need
Prison Ministry
Oklahoma area facilities
• Led by Park members Jim and Jody Carmichael, Jim Pinkston, and a host of member volunteers
• Hosts Bible studies in several area prisons each week
• This great volunteer effort has brought many souls to Jesus by teaching and baptizing
• Hosts Bible studies in several area prisons each week
• This great volunteer effort has brought many souls to Jesus by teaching and baptizing
Hispanic Ministry
(Iglesia de Cristo)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Iglesia de Cristo meets for worship in the Chapel at The Park, including Bible classes for all ages on Sundays
• Francisco Davila brings a word each Sunday in Spanish to a growing congregation
• Francisco Davila brings a word each Sunday in Spanish to a growing congregation
Deaf Ministry
Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Zeth Pankhurst and Lewis Perry lead the Deaf ministry along with several faithful volunteers
• Offers Bible classes and activities, as well as worship in ASL that is voice translated for all
• Offers Bible classes and activities, as well as worship in ASL that is voice translated for all
Campus Ministry
Oklahoma
• Northeastern State University, Southwestern State University, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma University
• Creates a space for students to learn and experience spiritual growth
• Develops life-long friendships in the Kingdom
• Creates a space for students to learn and experience spiritual growth
• Develops life-long friendships in the Kingdom
Breaking Chains | Amber Foster
Baxter Institute of Biblical Studies
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
• Began work in 2006
•Launched Breaking Chains Ministries, which serves those looking to escape life on the streets
• Amber’s love for missions was sparked while serving as a student at Oklahoma Christian University
• The Park has been the lead sponsor for Amber, her daughter Rosie, and her numerous foster children since 2006
•Launched Breaking Chains Ministries, which serves those looking to escape life on the streets
• Amber’s love for missions was sparked while serving as a student at Oklahoma Christian University
• The Park has been the lead sponsor for Amber, her daughter Rosie, and her numerous foster children since 2006
• Prepares students to become preachers, teachers, missionaries and leaders among churches of Christ throughout the spanish-speaking world
Doors Slammed Open
Santos & Lidia Palacios
Honduras | El Salvador
• Supported by The Park for many years, including the sponsorship of short-term mission trips
• Supports students at the Boarder Bible Institute in both Honduras and El Salvador
• Supports students at the Boarder Bible Institute in both Honduras and El Salvador
Jiquilsco, El Salvador
• Work in Jiqulisco began with a move to El Salvador in 2014, which is when The Park’s sponsorship began as well
• Planted a new church in Puerto El Triunfo in 2017
• Planted a new church in Puerto El Triunfo in 2017
Raul & Betty Alvarado
Panama City, Panama
• Metropolitan Church of Christ in Panama City was established in 2009
• In 2010, The Park began its support of the Alvarados’ preaching and teaching in nearby towns and jungle villages
• In 2010, The Park began its support of the Alvarados’ preaching and teaching in nearby towns and jungle villages
Lagossette School
Outreach Center | Angel Mercado
Lagossette, Haiti
Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic
• The Park funds the teachers’ salaries at this Christian school with classes ranging from preschool through sixth grade
• The are over 340 children from several surrounding villages in attendance who are provided a hot meal daily
• The are over 340 children from several surrounding villages in attendance who are provided a hot meal daily
• The Park became a sponsor of the Outreach Center when it began in 2006
• Serves local children in Rio San Juan by providing physical needs and offering after-school activities, tutoring help, Bible classes and family support
• Serves local children in Rio San Juan by providing physical needs and offering after-school activities, tutoring help, Bible classes and family support
Otavio & Alessandra Calegari
Rafael & Cristiane Rezende
Florianoplis, Brazil
Niterio, Brazil
• The Park has supported the Calegaris’ mission work for over 10 years
• The Calegari’s are native Brazilians who moved to Brasilia to work with the church in 2008
• After serving for many years in both Brasilia and Niteroi, Brazil, the Calegari family moved to Florianoplis, Brazil in 2024 to strengthen the church in that city
• The Calegari’s are native Brazilians who moved to Brasilia to work with the church in 2008
• After serving for many years in both Brasilia and Niteroi, Brazil, the Calegari family moved to Florianoplis, Brazil in 2024 to strengthen the church in that city
• The Rezende family has been at the church in Niteroi, Brazil for several years where Rafael serves as an evangelist
Great Cities Missions
Rio Branco, Brazil
• This is a new 2025 addition to Park Missions
• Team members Edinelson Peixoto, Joao & Alana Sebastiao, and Isabella & Ivan Moises Amorim are working to establish a church in Rio Branco
• New churches will be established in the region where there are currently no churches of Christ
• Team members Edinelson Peixoto, Joao & Alana Sebastiao, and Isabella & Ivan Moises Amorim are working to establish a church in Rio Branco
• New churches will be established in the region where there are currently no churches of Christ
Great Cities Missions
Iquitos, Peru
• This is a new 2025 addition to Park Missions
• Team members are Gabriel & Jeffy Vasquez, Nicolas & Cecilia Acuna, and Wilfred & Ellennes Reyes
• More to come on details of this mission work soon
• Team members are Gabriel & Jeffy Vasquez, Nicolas & Cecilia Acuna, and Wilfred & Ellennes Reyes
• More to come on details of this mission work soon
David & Ari Rafael
Quito School of Biblical Studies
Curahuasi, Peru
Quito, Ecuador
• David is native Peruvian and teaches at Diospi Suyana Christian School
• Ari is a physician at Diospi Suyana Mission Hospital
• The Rafael's have two daughters, and they love working with the local people of Peru while teaching about God
• The Park supports the Rafaels through prayer and shepherding
• The Rafael's are self-funded, but you can help support their work! To do so, click on the button below, select the fund "Missions", and in the memo line type “RAFAEL”
• Ari is a physician at Diospi Suyana Mission Hospital
• The Rafael's have two daughters, and they love working with the local people of Peru while teaching about God
• The Park supports the Rafaels through prayer and shepherding
• The Rafael's are self-funded, but you can help support their work! To do so, click on the button below, select the fund "Missions", and in the memo line type “RAFAEL”
• This is a new 2025 addition to Park Missions
• Training and preparation for evangelists and their families to assist in planting churches
• Training and preparation for evangelists and their families to assist in planting churches
O'Brien & Maria Malindi
Tshidimbini, South Africa
• O’Brien is an Elder at Tshidimbini Church of Christ
• Their family includes five adult children
• Long-time missionaries, teaching the gospel
• The Park sends a short-term mission team each year to help teach
• Their family includes five adult children
• Long-time missionaries, teaching the gospel
• The Park sends a short-term mission team each year to help teach
Machona & Thabelo Monyamane
Pretoria, South Africa
• Has been a part of The Park’s mission efforts since 2016
• The Monyamane’s have two daughter and work with World Bible School
• A short-term mission team travels to Pretoria, South Africa each year
• The Monyamane’s have two daughter and work with World Bible School
• A short-term mission team travels to Pretoria, South Africa each year
Jonathan & Justina Chuma
Beitbridge, Zimbabwe
• Park ministry leaders travel annually to encourage the missionaries in South Africa
• Jonathan manages projects for the church, seeking to minister to the region
• Expertise in drip irrigation and water wells
• Jonathan manages projects for the church, seeking to minister to the region
• Expertise in drip irrigation and water wells
Tawanda & Maria Chidzere
Beitbridge, Zimbabwe
• Native Zimbabweans, with Tawanda serving as primary Pulpit Minister teaching Africa’s fastest-growing religion: Christianity
• Assists with church plant in nearby Mugaladiva
• Assists with church plant in nearby Mugaladiva
Kye & Lydia Courtright
Leipzig, Germany
• The Park has supported the Courtrights’ mission since 2021
• Kye is the son and brother of members at The Park
• Kye preaches for the Church in Leipzig and organizes Bible studies & activities for all ages
• Lydia, a native German, leads the Women's Ministry and loves sharing the Gospel
• The church is made up of many migrant families whom they help in adapting to life in Germany
• Kye is the son and brother of members at The Park
• Kye preaches for the Church in Leipzig and organizes Bible studies & activities for all ages
• Lydia, a native German, leads the Women's Ministry and loves sharing the Gospel
• The church is made up of many migrant families whom they help in adapting to life in Germany
Željka Košir
Varazdin, Croatia
• A native Croatian, Zeljka works as executive manager with Croatia for Christ ministry to evangelize & help raise visibility of the Church in Croatia and southeastern Europe
• Started a Women’s Ministry in the Varaždin Church, while also helping with children’s outreach events, camps, & activities
• Local church helps care for several Ukrainian refugee families, providing shelter, love, community, and God’s Word
• Started a Women’s Ministry in the Varaždin Church, while also helping with children’s outreach events, camps, & activities
• Local church helps care for several Ukrainian refugee families, providing shelter, love, community, and God’s Word
Justin & Jennifer Cherry
Auckland, New Zealand
• The Park has sponsored the Cherry Family for several years, sending short-term mission teams that are hosted by the Cherry Family
• Justin Cherry is from the Tulsa area
• Serves and leads Discover Church in Auckland
• Leads a non-profit called Back-to-School Project
• Justin Cherry is from the Tulsa area
• Serves and leads Discover Church in Auckland
• Leads a non-profit called Back-to-School Project
Putrela Children's Home |
Philip Ganta
Putrela, India
• The Park has been supporting the Children's Home for several years
• Philip Ganta and his family lead a 200-bed children's home, rescuing children from poverty and slavery
• The home also provides a private school K-12th grade Christian education
• Philip Ganta and his family lead a 200-bed children's home, rescuing children from poverty and slavery
• The home also provides a private school K-12th grade Christian education
World Bible School
Let's Start Talking
Missions Focus Group
World Wide
World Wide
World Wide
• Mails correspondence courses all over the world to students wanting to learn more about the God of the Bible
• Courses teach through the steps of salvation
• Park members serve as volunteers to write letters and grade lessons for these eager students
• Courses teach through the steps of salvation
• Park members serve as volunteers to write letters and grade lessons for these eager students
• An evangelistic, short-term mission focused on sharing Jesus with those seeking to improve their English
• In 2024, more than 2,000 readers from 54 countries engaged in faith-filled conversations; over 9,000 hours of life-changing conversations took place
• A new program, LST Connect, pairs volunteers with students virtually using various technology
• In 2024, more than 2,000 readers from 54 countries engaged in faith-filled conversations; over 9,000 hours of life-changing conversations took place
• A new program, LST Connect, pairs volunteers with students virtually using various technology
• Stewards funds from The Park Church of Christ for Missions
• Supports one-time requests for mission points around the world
• Supports one-time requests for mission points around the world
