Missions & Outreach

Missions & Outreach

We are deeply motivated by the Great Commission and believe every follower of Christ has a part to play. For some it will be the other side of the world while for others it will be the other side of the cubicle or across the factory line. Simple obedience leads to some being sent out to the Ends-of-the-Earth and to others making disciples among their co-workers, neighbors, friends, and family. Our primary local outreach strategy is each member reaching out to their sphere of influence (Oikos). The Gospel spreads most rapidly along relational lines, and this allows for a natural transition into discipling relationships. We also set aside some time each Wednesday evening to engage our community door-to-door. We use a variety of different cultural approaches, but the core message of the Gospel and the focus on each person reaching their sphere of influence remains consistent..

Opportunities in 2026:


In Our Jerusalem...

Multi-Language

Community Outreach

 

(Jan. 10, Mar. 28,  May 16, 

July 11, Sept 12)

Help knock on doors and engage the nations living in the Cleveland area with the Gospel of Christ.

10am-12noon each scheduled day.

Leader: Shawn Williams

 

Weekly Wednesday Outreach

 

Team up with others to visit our neighbors across Bradley County to be Christ's hands and feet in ministry and evangelism. Wednesdays at 4:45pm.

Contact Shawn to participate,

423-650-0343

Leader: Shawn Williams

Camp Cherokee

 

(May 23-28)

Minister to Middle and High School students in the beauty of the

Cherokee National Forest.

Leader: Pastor Jed Cole

 

 

Vacation Bible School

 

(June 14-18)

Minister faith and hope to children from preschool through 6h grade on the Candies Creek Campus.

Leader: Christy Johns

Operation Christmas Child

(Monthly)

 

Join the team each month throughout the year to help pack boxes for Children around the world in partnership with international ministry of Samaritan's Purse.

Leaders: Lew & Jean Dunn


In Our Judea...

Blue Oval City Church Planting

 

Continue to pray along with the GEM Team seeking the Lord's connection for Candies Creek to partner with a church replant, or a church revitalization effort around Ford's new motor plant in

West Tennessee.

This is a partnership effort with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.

East Tennessee

Hurricane Helene

 

Recovery* (Dates to be determined)** Join a CBC recovery team ministering among those affected by Hurricane Helene in upper East Tennessee.

If you are interested, please contact one of the following couples:

 

Dennis & Annette Tweed, 423-280-8182

Mark & Jenny Steinle, 423-779-4834

 

Tom & Kim Woulfe, 423-400-9730

Disaster Relief Projects

 

(Dates to be determined)**

Join a CCBC recovery team when disaster strikes in our region or other parts of the US. Contact Dennis Tweed if interested, 423-280-8182


In Our Samaria...

River of Life

Christian Fellowship

Kodiak, Alaska

 

(July 10-19)

Join this VBS ministry team to partner with the River of Life Fellowship to minister Christ to children and adults.

Leaders:

Dennis & Annette Tweed

International Refugees in Clarkston, GA

 

(Dates to be determined)**

A Candies Creek team will once again minister hope and the Gospel among children and adults in one of the most internationally diverse cities in the US,

just outside Atlanta, GA.

Leaders: Pastor Jed Cole & Jenny Steinle


To The Remotest...

Africa Medical Team

(Feb. 6-16)

 

Come work with or alongside this medical team in a Muslim country. Leaders: Brad & Jackie

 

 

Point Honduras

(Feb. 3-7)

Work with or alongside this ministry to distribute backpacks and share the Gospel in multiple

schools in Honduras.

Leaders:

Dennis & Annette Tweed

South,

Southeast &

East Asia

(April)**

 

Share the Gospel among some of the least evangelized people on the planet in partnership with IMB personnel in South Asia; then visit two Candies Creek families serving in Southeast Asia and East Asia.

Leader: Pastor Stan

 

 

Central Asia

(June)

Encouragement trip to serve one of our mission partners. For additional Information contact:

Liz Moseley and

Heather Gibson.

Nepal Trekking

(Early Fall)**

 

Be a part of getting the Gospel to remote locations in mountainous terrain in partnership with IMB person-nel. Leader: Mark Steinle

 

Point Honduras

Dental Clinic

(Nov. 1-7)

Work with a dental team to deliver dental care and the Gospel to people in Honduras.

Leaders:

Dr. Josh & Erika Olmstead

 

"...but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." (Acts 1:8)

Training

for All Participants:

 

Evangelism Training

(Feb. 28; 9am)

Come participate in a great follow up to our Global Missions Celebration and refresh your ability to share Jesus in this 3-hour workshop.

Leaders: Pastor Stan,

Jake Beard, Jamie Work

 

Missions 101

(Apr. 18; 10am-12noon)

This is a required class for all CCBC members participating in Mission Opportunities. Come learn and enjoy a free lunch.

Leaders:

Jake Beard & Jamie Work