Missions

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Go therefore and make disciples of all nations

Matthew 28:19

Missions have always been a huge part of North River Church's vision. We never want the sun to set on the work of our church. We partner with several church plants across the world and in the United States. Check out all the different partners below and how you can stay connected with what's going on around the world.

Upcoming Mission Trips

2025
June 21-29 2025: Mission, Texas (Family)
July 3-13 2025: Hungary
November: South Sudan


2026
February: Cuba (Men Only)
April: Sri Lanka
June: Macon, Georgia (Family Trip)
July: Hungary
July:  Central Asia (Adults Only)
2027
February: Cuba (Men Only)
June: Macon, Georgia/Mission, Texas (Family)
July: Hungary
July: India

Global Missions

IMB
Billions of people around the world are without the hope of Jesus. The International Mission Board(IMB) sends and supports missionaries to share the gospel, make disciples, and plant churches where Jesus is not known. 
Only A Fool
Only A Fool Mission is led by Jim Reid. Only a Fool has two simple goals: to reach every kid in every nation with the gospel and to help local churches set and achieve their mission goals.

Contact: Jim Reid
Grain Game
Grain Game is led by Chip Riley. Using games, illustrations, and stunts, Grain Game presents the gospel and other Biblical truths to 10-15-year-olds around the world.  In the summer, we take teams to countries such as Serbia, Ukraine, Romania, Scotland, and Hungary.
India Church Plants
David Rajan is the founder of the India Christian Mission.  They work with pastors all over India to equip and encourage them in their ministry.
South Sudan Missions
We have 2 partners in South Sudan, Elijah and Peter.
Elijah is in Juba, South Sudan, and pastors River Baptist Church.
Peter is in Akot, South Sudan, and pastors New Life Baptist Church. 
Other Missions
We also support other missionaries who are in undisclosed locations. For more information about these, please contact Rachel.

Regional Missions

NAMB
An estimated 281,000,000 people in North America do not have a relationship with Jesus. The North American Mission Board (NAMB) helps to plant churches in unreached neighborhoods across North America as well as sends support during crises around the world. The Church is God’s plan to reach North America and the nations with the hope of the gospel. 
Myers-Mallory
The Myers-Mallory Offering assists Alabama WMU in providing training for church and associational missions discipleship leaders, support for missionary families, and mobilization tools for the church to be on mission.
The Local Church
The Local Church is based in Arvada, Colorado, and is pastored by Justin McKay. Justin and his family have a heart for the locals in Arvada and planted TLC just a few years ago. We try to take at least one trip a year, so be on the lookout to see when the next one is!
Penitas Baptist Church
Penitas Baptist Church is pastored by Francisco Huerta in Penitas, Texas. We have partnered with them since the beginning of NRC. Francisco and his family serve in Texas as well as traveling across the border.

Local Missions

Alabama Baptist Children's Home
The purpose of Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries is to protect, nurture, and restore children and families through Christ-centered services. Their priority is providing homes for children, professional counseling, educational services, and family assistance.
Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association
A network of local churches working together to fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment by engaging the community, edifying church leaders, & encouraging the churches.
One Mission Tuscaloosa
The local church is God’s answer to community brokenness and a part of His plan of redemption and restoration. That’s why One Mission Tuscaloosa mobilizes local churches to offer a holistic approach to caring for people in all areas of life: spiritual, mental, emotional, relational, material, and physical.