Some of the last words Jesus said before He ascended are what we call the Great Commission: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age (Matthew 28:19–20).
In Acts, we see Jesus say something similar: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
We take these words of Jesus very seriously. The phrases “make disciples of all nations” and “you will be my witnesses…in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” imply the need for a global mindset in the Church’s pursuit of making disciples. Missions is a pursuit born of discipleship and is part of our growth as individual followers of Jesus.
This is why we are blessed to spread the good news of Jesus, not only in our local and national communities but also in communities around the world. We partner with churches in the northeastern part of our country, in places like Delaware, New York, and Massachusetts. We partner globally with churches and organizations that support churches, like Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church in Egypt, Eastern European Mission, and King’s Castle in El Salvador.
Your Community
Jesus calls us to love our neighbors, and one way we do that is by supporting local nonprofits that are already making an impact in our community. By partnering with these organizations, we help meet needs right where we are and build connections that lead others to Christ. To learn more about our nonprofit partners, click the button below.
Your Nation
Our mission is not to grow our church but to grow the Kingdom of God. To live out that mission, we partner with churches in New England and support their work in one of the most unchurched regions of our country. Our nation needs the light of Christ, and these churches are sharing it. Click the button below for more information.
Your World
Christ commands us to make disciples of all nations, and we do that through short-term mission trips and long-term sponsorship. We send teams to places like Egypt and El Salvador, and we support missionaries worldwide. Through our international partnerships, we help the gospel reach the ends of the earth. Learn more by clicking the button below.
Ways to Get Involved with Missions
We believe that obeying Jesus’ command to go and make disciples of all nations is a critical part of building the Kingdom of God, whether it is in our local community or around the world. There are three ways you cn get involved:
Commit to Prayer
Prayer is the best way to support all mission work. Pray for provision, protection, and for people to receive Jesus with open arms. This is a team effort, and we are so grateful for all prayers for those spreading and hearing the gospel.
Give Financially
Financial giving allows us to further the work of the gospel. There are opportunities throughout the year to donate to mission teams or missionaries we support on the ground. We appreciate all of the ways the generous people in our congregation continue to support missions and are excited to see His name exalted all over the world.
Join Us on a Mission Trip
If you are able to join us on a mission trip and feel led to do so, we would love to have you get involved. We will have opportunities to share the gospel throughout the year at several locations in the states and overseas. If you would like to join us on a future trip, please fill out the application below.
Mission Trips
El Salvador
For over a decade, ECC has partnered with King’s Castle Evangelism Teams to spread the gospel to children in schools and churches in rural areas of El Salvador. King’s Castle is committed to sharing the simple message that “Jesus saves and is coming soon” with all 2.3 million children in the country. Through evangelism and discipleship, King’s Castle raises up young, Spirit-filled Believers. Our teams support their work by performing skits, building relationships in the community, and assisting with outreach.
Egypt
Since 2023, our church has supported the Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC) and the work they do to help Sudanese refugees in Cairo, Egypt. KDEC was founded in 1940 and is now the largest evangelical church in the Arab world. Because of their radical outreach, churches from all over the Middle East and Africa look to them for resources, encouragement, and guidance. Our teams assist KDEC with their ministry and create opportunities for displaced people to find faith in Jesus.
Guatemala
ECC also partners with Land of Hope, an organization that serves the community surrounding the municipal landfill in Escuintla, Guatemala. Land of Hope offers aid for the mind, body, and soul through nutrition programs, healthcare, education initiatives, counseling, and Bible studies. Their vision is to restore lives, families, and communities through Jesus. By teaching trade skills, providing basic medical care, and sharing the gospel in surrounding villages, we support Land of Hope as they shine a light in a dark place.
City Church
Albany, New York | citychurchalbany.com
City Church was founded in 2011 by Pastor Mike and his wife, Kristi. Their vision is to create a space where all people can come and experience Jesus.
Garden City Church
Beverly, Massachusetts | gardencitychurch.net
Garden City Church is a thriving community of Believers. They are passionate about sharing biblical truths in a welcoming environment.
Hope Church
Seaford, Delaware | hopedelmarva.com
Hope Church began with a heartfelt cry for the people of Delmarva to find hope and a relationship with Jesus Christ. Pastors Alphie and Emma desire to see a community where people know God.
NewLife Church
Leominster, Massachusetts | newlifema.com
NewLife Church is a community of people passionate about Jesus and committed to loving and serving others. Led by Pastor David Stewart since 2014, NewLife Church is passionate about making disciples of Jesus Christ, advocating discipleship processes that include evangelism, teaching, and mentoring relationships.
Missionaries
Dirk Smith
Eastern European Mission | Eastern Europe/Central Asia | eem.org
Dirk Smith is the Vice President of Eastern European Mission (EEM), an organization that supplies Bibles and Bible-based materials to people in Eastern Europe. EEM was founded in 1961 by a small team of missionaries who were called to take God’s Word to the Soviet Union. Their work continues today as they provide free Bibles to individuals, families, refugees, public schools and libraries, prisons, hospitals, orphanages, and anywhere else Bibles are needed. Dirk Smith has attended The Experience’s Murfreesboro Campus since 2018.
Jameson & Shelby Toyo
Grandi Nan Nou Home | Léogâne, Haiti | gnnhomeministries.org
Jameson and Shelby Toyo operate Grandi Nan Nou, a ministry that uses education as a tool to make disciples of Jesus. Shelby founded Grandi Nan Nou in 2017 to help children in Léogâne, Haiti, who needed tutoring. Jameson joined her in that mission after they married in 2019. In addition to tutoring and feeding children at a local library, Grandi Nan Nou provides training in trade skills, teaches French classes, and offers discipleship opportunities to young men who might otherwise become gang members. When they are in the United States, Jameson and Shelby attend The Experience’s Cannon County Campus.
Brian Waters
First Priority Global | Middle East/North Africa | firstpriority.global
Brian Waters is the director of the Middle East/North Africa Expansion of First Priority Global, a church-based ministry that equips the next generation to share the hope of Jesus. Through its school- and community-focused model, First Priority Global provides a simple and effective plan of action that students and young people can use to fulfil the Great Commission. Brian and his wife served in youth ministry for 18 years prior to joining First Priority Global, and they were also heavily involved with the college and adult ministry here at The Experience before their recent relocation to the Atlanta area.
Jeff & Liz Farar
Global Ventures | Worldwide | globalventures.tv/farar
Jeff and Liz Farar are missionaries affiliated with Global Ventures, an organization that trains and equips the church to bring the gospel to unreached areas. Since its foundation in 1998, Global Ventures has reached over 2.4 million people for Christ through strategic outreach and evangelism crusades. The Farars took their first short-term mission trip with Global Ventures in 2018. Since then, they have played a part in numerous crusades through preaching, after-event discipleship, and administrative work. Jeff and Liz began attending The Experience in 2016, and our church has supported them since 2021.
Dr. Craig Kraft
OC Global Alliance I One Challenge USA | ocglobalalliance.org
Dr. Craig Kraft is the Director for Global Collaboration in the OC Global Alliance, an organization with a mission to develop leaders who multiply churches and disciple all nations. Founded over 70 years ago, the OC Global Alliance ministers in 96 nations worldwide. Dr. Kraft works with national team leaders to facilitate communication, collaboration, and cooperation between 1,200 missionaries. Prior to his work with the OC Global Alliance, Dr. Kraft and his wife, Heather, served as pastors and missionaries in Canada and South Africa for 35 years. They moved to Murfreesboro in 2023 and have attended The Experience since then.
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