Reaching into the lives of the pre-Christian in tangible ways should be at the heart of every church. That desire to serve God to their fullest and honor Him in through sharing the gospel is the great commission. A body of believers that supports this effort is a body of believers you want to be a part of. At First Baptist, we support the Southern Baptist Cooperative Program which includes over 5,000 missionaries serving around the world, the North American Mission Board, and our state convention that supports many mission points in Florida. We also support over 20 local, state, national, and international missions. The mission projects work as our hands and feet. We call all of these ministries “Faith Missions”, because we step out in faith and trust God to provide the monthly support needed. It is also our deepest desire for you to get involved with the efforts by volunteering when and where you can.
Learn about our current Missions:
ABWE International
... fulfills the Great Commission by multiplying leaders, churches, and missions movements among every people. We strive to share His story of hope, build communities of faith, and serve the world with love. We want to spark global missions movements that extend beyond ourselves — where local leaders are trained, mission-minded churches are planted, and believers are compelled to carry the message of Jesus to every nation. We want to disciple new believers and empower the local Church to pick up the torch of missions and carry the gospel into new places — until it has reached every nation — and our vision of multiplying leaders, churches and missions movements among every people, is fulfilled.
- Our support of Dr. Richard Peace assists him in reaching people with the gospel.
- Please learn more here by clicking HERE.
All Will Know Him
... exists to facilitate a church start among our target people group in Southeast Asia. We want these indigenous churches to be healthy churches meeting in homes as often as they see fit. They are to be led by Bible-centered believers. Once the churches begin to propagate, we provide the discipleship support adequate to ensure growth fueled by sound biblical doctrine.
- You can speak directly to our missionary, Mary Smith, on their website.
- For more information, please click HERE.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
... is touching millions of lives…one heart at a time. Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel.
- You can support our local Fellowship of Christian Athletes!
- To support and/or volunteer, click HERE
Florida Baptist Children’s Homes
... helps over 200,000 children annually and has served over 5,000,000 meals. This is only a small peak into the impact they have on Florida. The ministry exists “to change the lives of children and families through Christ-centered services.”
- Please visit their website to see how you can get involved.
- For more information, please click HERE.
Gideon's International
... is an Association of Christian business and professional men and their wives dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments. While we are often recognized for our work with hotels, we also place and distribute Scriptures in strategic locations so they are available to those who want them, as well as to those who may not know they need them.
- The Gideon's International began distributing the Word of God in 1908. They have placed and distributed more than 2 billion Bibles and New Testaments around the world.
- For more information, please visit their website HERE.
Love the Nations - The Pardo Family
... serve as missionaries through Love the Nations. Joseph and Daisy came to know Christ as their personal Savior in February 2000. They met in November 2001, and after marrying, began a journey together on Mission for Christ. Joseph received his education through the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago where God opened their eyes to the need to defend the unborn through crisis pregnancy center ministry. Since then God has cultivated two passions in the hearts of this couple. 1) A love for internationals 2) a love for the unborn.
- Pray as they seek to bring Christ to the darkness of Puerto Rico through a pregnancy care center.
- Click HERE for more information.
Mission:Dignity
... exists to honor retirement-age Southern Baptist ministers, workers, and widows struggling to meet basic needs through advocacy and financial assistance. Mission:Dignity helps more than 2,800 individuals every year with extra money needed for housing, food and vital medications. It also ensures a well-deserved dignity, independence and, often, the ability to continue serving the Lord.
- Click HERE for more information.
Moore House Ministries
... is located in Murphy, NC and helps to meet the needs of the community by providing clothing, food, and spiritual needs of lower income families and singles.
- To make a donation of clothing please contact Diane in the FBC Venice church office.
- To find our more info, click HERE.
Pregnancy Solutions
... exists to help women who are possibly in the most vulnerable situation of their lives. Since 2001, Pregnancy Solutions has been standing in the gap with a life-affirming, solutions-based, Christ-centered approach. We know this works because for more than two decades, we’ve helped thousands of women and men choose life for their babies and build a better future for their families.
- You can support or volunteer with Pregnancy Solutions by visiting their website.
- Learn more on how to help by clicking HERE.
The Straightway of Grace
... led by Usama Dakdok, travels throughout the United States and Canada equipping Christians to be effective witnesses of Jesus Christ to their Muslim neighbors, as well as ministering to Muslims directly. Usama speaks the truth and has been front and center speaking the truth in love. It is Usama’s deep desire that every American learn the truth about Islam and how it is destroying the entire Muslim world and quickly infiltrating the West.
- Please purchase one of Usama’s books or schedule a speaking engagement!
- Click HERE for more information.
Trans World Radio - Wayne Frost
... assists the Church to fulfill the command of Jesus Christ to make disciples of all peoples, and to do so by using and making available mass media to:
- Proclaim the gospel of salvation to as many people as possible.
- Instruct believers in biblical doctrine and daily Christ-like living.
- Model our message through our corporate and cooperative relationships.
- Please find out more by visiting TWR’s website HERE.
Venice Christian School
... is fully accredited and recognized as one of the most outstanding private schools in the area, according to the Florida Council of Private Schools. More than 250 students from Sarasota to Port Charlotte attend VCS, from preschool to 12th grade. They have remained an independent, not-for-profit school, with students representing more than 35 area churches.
- If you would like to volunteer or support Venice Christian School simply visit their website and contact the administration.
- Please click HERE for more information.
Word of Joy - Jennifer Speer
... ministers through teaching, equipping, and encouraging by means of Bible studies, conferences, and retreats in the U.S. and abroad. Jennifer Speer is an author, speaker, vocalist and teacher. Her ministry is “encouraging and equipping through God’s Word.” This mission takes her to many countries to minister. Jennifer is also a well sought out speaker in the United States.
Please visit Word of Joy to see how you can support Jennifer in her ministry.
Click HERE for more information.
Please visit Word of Joy to see how you can support Jennifer in her ministry.
Click HERE for more information.
Youth for Christ - 180 House
... reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to prayer and the Word of God, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.
- Our local 180 House in Venice provides a safe place where teens can hang out with friends, have fun, and experience the love of Jesus through authentic, Christ-sharing relationships with caring adults.
- To find out more, visit the website by clicking HERE.
