Ministry Organizations

• Appalachian Christian Service Camp - Unicoi, TN

  Educating and developing the total person through a commitment to Jesus Christ while encouraging growth and discipleship. They offer camps for children through adults with camp, camping experiences, retreats, seminars and conferences.

• Chaplaincy Endorsement Committee -  Camanche, IA

  They certify and endorse ministers of the Christian churches for military service.

• Christian Foundation for the Handicapped - Knoxville, TN

  Serving persons with disabilities so they may grow and mature in the Lord. Educational materials are also produced for educating persons with disabilities. Representing First Christian’s interests, Dr. Don Jeanes serves on their Board.

• Christian’s Haven - Philippine Islands

  A ministry to street children in the Philippines with homes on two different islands. This ministry was established by a Milligan graduate, Ken Oosting, Jr. Representing First Christian’s interest, Dr. Henry Webb serves of the Board.

• CrossRoads Missions - Louisville, KY

  This mission manages short-term mission trips to various unserved area nationally and internationally, building homes, towns and churches while teaching about Jesus Christ.

• East Tennessee Christian Children's Home - Elizabethton, TN

  A residential home located in Elizabethton, TN that provides Christian family-type environment for children ages 5-21 years of age who cannot remain in their current home environment through no fault of their own.

• East Tennessee State University Christian Student Fellowship - Johnson City, TN

  Provides Christian worship, fellowship and service opportunities to the students of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN.

• European Evangelistic Society - Wye Huxford, USA

  A graduate school for Christian Origins and a positive forum for doctorate students in Tubingen, Germany.  For nearly 60 years, beginning with the ministry of Earl and OttieMearl Stuckenbruck, the European Evangelistic Society has been an international to the Christian gospel. Members of the Stone-Campbell Movement work together to bring Christianity to this area, building a church at the Christian's Haven university, too. Dr. Pat Bonner serves on the Board of Directors.

• Good News Productions - Joplin, Missouri

  Produces evangelistic outreach through media, TV videos, and Bible courses done in the language of the nationals.

• North American Christian Convention - Cincinnati, OH

  A yearly preaching and teaching convention for the families of the churches of the Restoration Movement. Also holds a children’s and youth convention at the same time.

• River of Life Ministries - Brazil

  To reach the Portuguese speaking world for Jesus Christ beginning in Brazil. First Christian Church will be partnering with them in planting a church in Brazil.

• The Orchard Group - New York City, NY

  Formerly known as “Go Ye Chapel Mission”, this is a church planting association for both English-speaking and non-English-speaking people, primarily in the greater New York and New England areas.

• True to Life Ministries (Kairos) - Johnson City, TN

  This is an established day-to-day Christian ministry to prisoners and their families. Representing First Christian’s interests, Mike Bales serves on their board.

• World Convention of Christian Churches, Churches of Christ, & The Disciples of Christ- Nashville, TN

  These 3 branches of the Stone-Campbell movement are building positive relationships and holding a convention to come together every four years.