MISSIONS
We love because
HE first loved us
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES
THAILAND
KIT RIPLEY - Kit's primary ministry is with Imago Art Studio, an outreach of the New Life Center Foundation (NLCF) in northern Thailand. She provides rehabilitative care for survivors of trauma, including sexual abuse, human trafficking and domestic violence through clinical mental health counseling and art therapy. She also supports spiritual formation through facilitating art and contemplative prayer retreats. Additionally, Kit provides administrative support and consultation for the New Life Center administrative team and board of directors, conducts staff development and training, and assists with public relations.
THAILAND
SCOTT and TAN COATS work with Hope International Development Agency to support Thai and Burmese nationals in their own ministries. As residents of Chiang Rai, Thailand, they seek to bring spiritual transformation, social change and economic development to the ethnic minority peoples who inhabit the hills of northern Thailand, the eastern Shan state of Myanmar, and other neighboring countries. As a result of current events in Myanmar, Scott and Tan are significantly involved in relief and resiliency work across the border.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
BRIAN and LYNETTE SMITH serve in partnership with Mission Maranatha Inc. to build sustainable ministries on the island of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic & Haiti). They encourage existing ministries and seek creative ways to accomplish God’s vision as they build strong relationships in the community. Brian uses his developed skills in business management to teach budgeting and step-by-step goal achievement. Lynette utilizes her skills as a doula to accompany and listen to the stories of community members. Both empower people to be holistically well in mind, body and spirit and reach out to others in ways that speak love, preserve dignity and create unity as the body of Christ.
LOCAL MINISTRIES
EECM
EAST END COOPERATIVE MINISTRY changes the lives of people facing the impacts of poverty.
Whether offering food assistance to those who are experiencing food insecurity, working alongside those experiencing housing insecurity and barriers to employment, or reaching out to young people to help them work toward a brighter future,
LIGHT OF LIFE
LIGHT OF LIFE RESCUE MISSION has been serving Pittsburgh’s homeless and hurting since 1952 we are a model community providing hope and healing to Pittsburgh's homeless and hurting. To provide those we serve hope and life transformation through the love of Christ. We transform the lives of those experiencing homelessness through the love of Christ.
BAPTIST SENIOR FAMILY
BAPTIST SENIOR FAMILY, located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, is a long standing (since 1910) faith-based senior living community. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. FBC of Pittsburgh supports their Samaritan fund which covers expenses for seniors who have run out of finances for their continued stay and living needs.
TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH CHRIST