Missions
Here at North Grand we believe God has called us to go out and make disciples of all the nations (Matthew 28:19-20). As a church, we support several local, domestic, and international missions that we refer to as "The Big 8". Each of these missions are given a monthly donation from our budget because we believe in what they are doing. Below you can learn more about each of the missions we support. We also have a "Mission of the Month". Every month we pick a different non-profit or organization to support for the entirety of the month. If you would like to know more, head to our connect page and contact someone on staff.
Northeast iowa christian service camp
NEICSC is a camp in Bristow, Iowa, established in 1964 to serve the Churches of Christ / Christian Churches of NE Iowa and southern Minnesota. The camp exists to teach young people about Jesus and to help them establish a personal relationship with Him. The camp typically serves about 450 per summer in Youth and Family camps. For more information click the link below.
Ozark Christian College
Located on a spacious 60-acre campus in the city of Joplin in southwest Missouri, Ozark Christian College is not far from Kansas City, Fayetteville, Branson, and Tulsa. Founded as Ozark Bible College in 1942, Ozark began with only 16 students.
Today, over 15,000 students and over 75 years later, OCC continues to train men and women for Christian service. In fact, over 90% of our graduates enter vocational or volunteer ministry.
Christian evangelistic mission
CEM works to grow churches today to bring generations alive in Christ tomorrow .CEM passionately desires everyone to have the freedom to connect with God through His Son, Jesus Christ. CEM accomplishes this by starting new independent Christian churches founded in the Restoration Movement. CEM wants people to understand God’s great love for them, and consequently find freedom in Christ.
campus christian fellowship
CCF has 3 campuses working together; Iowa State University, Iowa University, and University of Northern Iowa. The organization works to connect students together, help students find their purpose, serve in their community, and grow in their relationship with Christ. Their mission is to engage students where they are and equip them to follow Christ so they might impact the world through Him.
mathetes youth center
This ministry aims to raise up a generation of Christians who will conform to the image of Christ! The youth center is a place for kids to safely learn about God in a fun and educational environment. The ministry also offers classes for young adults and professionals to gain more knowledge.
alexander christian foundation
This ministry gifts scholarships to students in Christian ministry. Established in 1964 Alexander Christian Foundation grants scholarships to Indiana residents pursuing full-time vocations in Christian Ministry. Mr. Bill Duncan, with support of local ministers, business leaders, and profits from his personal business, awarded the first of over 900 scholarships.
Lissy Pixley
Lissy Pixley has been at North Grand for many years and works with Christian Campus Fellowship (who we also support monthly). Lissy works as the women's campus minister on the Iowa State University campus here in Ames, IA.
noble family with operation mobilization
Jason and Carrie Noble live in Spain with their children. The family is currently working to develop a ministry center on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. The Nobles have partnered with Operation Mobilization since 2020 to help make the ministry center a success.
MISSION OF THE MONTH
Our missions team strives to educate, encourage, and lead the charge for our congregation to be involved with many other missions organizations outside of our “BIG 8”. We have a lasting relationship with several organizations inside of Ames, along with some that stretch throughout different parts of the world. Each month we have a “Mission of the Month” where we get to know and raise funds for a mission outside of our “BIG 8”.
