Great Commission Churches

Member Ministries

The following are general ministries offered by leaders who are personally members of a church that is part of Great Commission Churches.  Each leader agrees with the GCC Statement of Faith and GCC Core Values Statement.  Their ministries are designed to glorify God, build Christians, and advance the gospel of Jesus Christ.  For more information about each ministry, contact them directly at the website or link provided below. 

BtoZ Parenting

Website: www.btozparenting.com

BtoZ Parenting is a Family Mission Initiative with a mission to help build strong discipes by building strong families.

Character That Counts

Website: www.characterthatcounts.org

CTC was born out of a passion by Rod Handley to communicate the power of accountability in developing godly character in men's and women's lives. This passion was the motivating force behind Rod's step of faith in creating the organization in July 2000. CTC provides resources/books for individual growth and motivated and inspires people through oral presentations and seminars. Based in Lee's Summit, Missouri, CTC is reaching the Greater Kansas City area and nation. Both secular and Christian audiences are attracted to Rod's presentations and it provides an excellent opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Many people have grown spiritually as a result of the CTC ministry.

Creation Resources

Website: www.northwestrockandfossil.com

Creation Resources is a ministry that combines hands-on experiences, along with a range of educational media to cover all facets of the Creation controversy, and build and support a straightforward reading of the Book of Genesis. Creation Resources has material appropriate for children and adults.

e3 Leadership Group

Website: www.e3leadershipgroup.net

e3 Leadership Group (e3lg) is an US-based resource ministry for Great Commission Churches and other like-minded churches and ministries seeking to effect Asia for Christ. We partner by providing strategic coordination, equipping and specialized training. Our primary purpose is to provide the tools, resources and expertise for the development of short-term mission participants, short and long term missionaries, church planters, pastors and ministry leaders.

Herschel Martindale Teaching Ministry

Website: www.herschelmartindale.com

Herschel has been pastoring God's people and teaching His Word for many decades now. His web site contains many wonderful resources for church ministry today.

International Student Ministries

Contact: Jim Weibelhaus

Many GCC churches have launched successful outreaches to international students studying on American campuses with wonderful results!

Orphan World Relief

Website: www.orphanworldrelief.org

Orphan World Relief began as an idea in 1998 when the organization's founder, Doug Riggle, was on a mission trip to Kiev, Ukraine. The goal is to help orphanages, orphan relief efforts, and at-risk children in areas of the world where few (if any) social services are available.

Pastor Assist Ministries

Website: www.pastorassist.org

Pastor Assist was founded by veteran Pastor Tim Honeycutt to encourage ministers who are experiencing fatigue, crisis or other challenges. The ministry offers prayer, onsite visits and phone calls of encouragement. When visiting onsite, Tim is available to serve in pastoral capacities to give the leadership an opportunity to regroup and regain focus and clarity. Tim is not a consultant, but a peer who has experienced ministry challenges and victories and has dedicated his life to strengthening pastors. Pastor Assist's services are free and Tim provides his own lodging.

People Matter Ministries

Website: www.peoplematterministries.com

People Matter strives to help all people define, discover, develop and deploy their full potential in Christ. This is accomplished through:

• Conferences and seminars
• Writing and publishing
• Coaching
• Consulting

Ridgewood Counseling Center

Website: www.ridgewoodchurch.org/counseling.php

Ridgewood Counseling Center is here to support the church in its mission to reach the world with the gospel by ministering to the personal needs of people. This is done through Theophostic Prayer, Men's Retreats, and the "Listening for Heaven's Sake" communication seminar. Contact Rick Beemer by email (rgbeemer@gmail.com) or by phone (248-863-6748).

Solomon's 7 Secrets to Financial Freedom

Website: www.cottonwoodcommunitychurch.org

Solomon's 7 Secrets is designed to teach and equip people with Biblical perspective on sound financial principles.

Tom Short Campus Ministry

Website: www.shortreport.com

TSCM is the teaching and evangelistic ministry of Tom Short. Through TSCM, Tom takes the gospel to campuses throughout the United States and, in some cases, internationally. He also teaches at conferences, retreats and in churches.

Total Health

Website: www.totalhealth.org

Total Health is a not for profit, charitable organization created to improve health care delivery in Latin America. This mission is accomplished by working with local churches in La Ceiba, Honduras and Managuam Nicaragua. The function of Total Health is to raise money for the operational costs of the clinics, and to recruit personnel to travel to Latin America and working the clinics and surrounding communities.

Urban Ministries

Contact: Dave Brunelle

Urban Ministries seeks to catalyze urban ministry within the Great Commission churches movement. This is done through encouraging, equipping, and envisioning those already in or interested in urban ministry.

The Whitneys Parenting Seminar

Website: www.gcnwdads.com

Rick and Neva Whitney have raised a large, vibrant, believing family, and for a number of years have been helping GCC families do the same! Their seminars and book, Growing Up Whitney, have been a blessing to thousands.

Word of God, Speak

Website: www.WGSpeak.org

Word of God, Speak is a non-profit ministry devoted to the teaching of the Word of God by Jonathan Williams. Its purpose is to advance the kingdom of God by telling the story of God through the Word of God. Activities include radio broadcasts, publications, recordings, and messages given at conferences or in churches.