First Baptist Concord in Farragut and Knoxville
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Community Ministry Partnerships and Outreach MinistriesI tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in Me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. — John 14:12 CAMP BaYoCa Our Baptist Association’s camping ministry to Knoxville’s youth. For more information, visit or call
Campus Crusade for Christ
A worldwide college campus ministry focused on introducing students to Jesus Christ and nurturing them in that relationship. For more information, email Brent J. or call
Campus Renewal Ministries
Compassion Coalition
A coalition of Knoxville area churches dedicated to loving our city through Christ-based volunteerism. For more information, visit or call
Emerald Youth Foundation A faith-based, urban children and youth ministry dedicated to growing just and righteous leaders in the heart of Knoxville. For more information, visit or call
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA challenges and organizes coaches and athletes at all levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. For more information, email Dean C. or call
FOCUS Group Prison Ministries
A ministry to inmates across Tennessee focusing on evangelism, Bible study and personal spiritual growth while inside prison and broader needs of relocation and resettlement once outside prison. For more information, visit or call
The Genesis Process
A Christ-centered process for overcoming addictions which trains professional and lay counselors in relapse prevention techniques, integrating Biblical precepts for personal change and neurochemistry research on human behavior. For more information, email Todd S. or call
H.I.S. MISSION Helping International Students
A ministry that encourages and ministers to international students at the University of Tennessee. For more information, email Donya B. or call
Hope Resource Center
A multi-site, crisis pregnancy center addressing the issues of sexual health, unplanned pregnancy, and post-abortion recovery. For more information, visit or call
Joni and Friends Knoxville
A ministry which equips churches to evangelize, disciple and encourage individuals with disabilities to use their gifts to honor God throughout the world. For more information, visit or call
Knox County Association of Baptists
An association of Southern Baptist Churches in Knox County who have committed to work together to love and bless our community. For more information, visit or call
Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach (KICKO)
Aims to help urban children experience the love of God by hosting nine “Sonday” Schools every week for over 700 urban kids, focusing on evangelism and youth discipleship. For more information, email Bill and Janice C. or call
Knoxville Leadership Foundation
A catalyst ministry, which births or enhances a variety of Christ-based, community strengthening ministries throughout Knoxville. For more information, visit or call
Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM)
A ministry to persons without homes which daily serves over 1,200 meals and shelters nearly 400 people. KARM offers biblically-based counseling and addiction treatment, residential recovery programs, and provides job training and employment services to guests in long-term residential facilities; including Serenity Shelter for victims of domestic violence. For more information, visit or call
Mission of Hope
An evangelical Appalachian Relief Ministry, which provides resources and volunteers to rural Appalachian communities in Southeast Kentucky and Northeast Tennessee. For more information, visit or call
Navigators International Student Ministry
A student discipleship ministry focused on impacting international students at the University of Tennessee campus. For more information visit or call Paul S. at 865.5847234.
Restoration House
The Restoration House exists to help restore single mothers and their children back to God’s good intent for their lives. For more information, visit or call Daniel W. at
Royal Chaplain Corps
A chaplain ministry focused on sharing the gospel and improving the lives of troubled youth, families, and company employees. For more information, visit or call Dr. Dave T. at
Teen Challenge
A Christ-based drug and alcohol recovery program with special focus in Knoxville on removing ladies in crisis from the streets. For more information, visit or call
Tribe One
Prepares at-risk youth for life and work by focusing on spiritual formation, vocational discernment, and citizenship. Inspires transformation through weekly meetings and 6-month internships, and provides creative opportunities in a recording studio. For more information, visit or call
Truck Stop Ministries
A preaching and hospitality ministry to truckers traveling through Knoxville. For more information, visit or call
SEEED
A ministry aimed at helping young people in FBC’s focus urban neighborhoods grow closer to Christ while also gaining job skills related to developing a more energy-efficient city. For more information, email Stan J.
Water Angels A relief and empowerment ministry to people struggling with addictions and living without homes throughout Knoxville. For more information, visit or email Stephanie M.
Foster Care
The following two organizations are the means by which our church champions the roughly 150 million homeless children in the world including hundreds who live in the Knoxville area. Pastor Victor Lee is our church liaison.
Smoky Mountain Children's Home
For more information, visit or call
Bethany Christian Services Adoption Agency
For more information, visit or call
Community Outreach Ministries - First Baptist Concord Based
Merry Makers Clown Ministry
A clown ministry dedicated to encouraging hearts and teaching biblical principles through humor. For more information, visit or email or call
Disaster Relief Ministry
Through a partnership with the Tennessee Baptists Disaster Relief program, our church maintains a very active disaster relief ministry that serves all over the world. For more information, visit or email or call
Third Sunday Family Ministry
On the third Sunday afternoon of every month, a fun-loving group of FBC families meet at the Café to eat a quick lunch and go do a service project together. This ministry is for families who want to help their children learn the habits of loving and serving others but in a safe and fun context. For more information, contact Nan in the Missions office at 288-1613. Refugee Resettlement Ministry
Through a partnership with Bridge Refugee Resettlement Services, this ministry exists to resettle refugees arriving in Knoxville into safe homes and self-sufficient lives. Email for more information.
Kingdom 7:9 Initiative
A family of ministries that exists to encourage and support refugees, internationals, and immigrants throughout Greater Knoxville. Its name is based on Revelation 7:9 "...every tribe, tongue, nation..." A tender, caring heart is so important! Would you like to help? For more information, visit or email or call
International Friends Ministry
This ministry strives to strengthen our city and cities around the world by opening our lives to internationals throughout Greater Knoxville to learn from them and share our love. It is important to reach out with Christ’s love to those who are far from home and just need a friend, an American father or mother, a home cooked meal, or a listening ear. For more information, email or call
Neighbor 640 Initiative
A family of ministries that answer the call to “love your neighbor as yourself.” The vision is to develop relationships with our neighbors in the urban areas of Knoxville bound by interstates 40, 275, and 640 known as the Mechanicsville and Beaumont neighborhoods. For more information, visit or email or call
KIDS HOPE USA at Maynard Elementary School
Within the Neighbor 640 region lies a very special elementary school called Maynard Elementary. KIDS HOPE USA partners FBC members with individual children to provide academic and emotional support during the school year. For more information, visit or email or call
Western Heights Community Development Ministry
This ministry involves active partnerships with the Baptist Center, Emerald Youth Foundation, the Knox County Community Development Corporation, other churches and ministries, Western Heights community residents and Jesus! We are seeking to walk alongside these friends as fellow learners, to collaborate in numerous ways, so that God’s intentions may be realized in this special place and in our own lives. For more information, visit or email.
The Well
A ministry to single moms in our church and community that encourages and strengthens single parents to deal with many of the challenges that arise from parenting alone. For more information, visit or email Leanne Newman or call 865. 671.5585.
PALS – Preparing Adolescents with Life Skills
A mentoring ministry which matches boys (ages 7-15) of single mothers in our church and in the community with Godly male mentors. For more information, email Leanne Newman or call
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