ANNUAL DESSERT AUCTION
24 November 2024
WHERE WE GO
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Acts 1:8
LOCAL MISSIONS
Ooltewah Baptist partners with local ministry that serve at-risk mothers, local schools, and disaster relief in the greater Chattanooga area. Intentional local partnerships such as the Hamilton County Baptist Association, Foundation House Ministry, Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home, and the Good News Clubs.
NORTH AMERICAN MISSIONS
Ooltewah Baptist partners with the North American Mission Board and other mission ministries to reduce lostness in North America. Through church planting, we partner with NAMB to respond to brokenness with the hope of the gospel. We have teams going on mission to West Virginia , Samaritan’s Purse, and pursuing partnerships with church planters.
GLOBAL MISSIONS
Nearly 2 billion people in our world have little or no access to the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are desperate for someone to share His life with them. In order to meet this need, Ooltewah Baptist partners with the International Mission Board. Our church is also in active partnership with Camp Victoria in Viegues, Puerto Rico and Nagpur, India.
OUR SENDING STRATEGY
Members of Ooltewah Baptist Church are called to join in the Global Impact Missions to see lives changed by Jesus in the following ways.
PRAY
Regular intercession for existing and future mission endeavors, intentional missionaries in partnership with OBC and for members being sent on mission.
GIVE
Faithful and generous support given to the Global Impact Missions Budget through regular financial gifts.
EQUIP
Learn about upcoming mission opportunities, prepare for short-term trips and intentional missionary partnerships.
SEND
Calling our church to make efforts to go on mission through a short-term mission trip whether local, national, or international.
SIGN UP FOR AN UPCOMING MISSION OPPORTUNITY
LOCAL AND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
We partner with local and global mission organizations to advance the gospel alongside likeminded believers.
RECENT MISSION TRIPS
Puerto Rico August 19-25, 2023
Puerto Rico is a beautiful island, but it is also an island in need—physically, economically, and spiritually. Many in Puerto Rico are experiencing a crisis of hopelessness. We will partner with Beyond Relief and local churches. The team will have the opportunity to serve in San Juan, Fajardo, and the island of Vieques.
Mayfield, KY September 17-22, 2023
Help rebuild homes in Mayfield, KY with Samaritan's Purse. The minimum age for this trip is 14. Other than the cost of getting there and back, there is no additional expense incurred on this mission trip.
India May 29-June 8, 2024
Each Summer Crosspoint of India hosts a VBS for orphans and children in their community. OBC has been invited to join a team of 30 locals that will serve over 500 kids at VBS in 2024! It is the children’s favorite time of year and is a great time to reach out to the community.This trip is for 18+ unless accompanied by a parent.
PUERTO RICO March 15-24, 2024
Interested in making an impact with our ministry partner Camp Victoria on the beautiful island of Vieques in Puerto Rico. Join our team one a trip that will be intentional light duty construction.
COALFIELD WEST VIRGINIA July 14-20
Travel to the heart of Appalachia to Coalwood West Virginia located in McDowell County. Join us for a week of Vacation Bible School, Back Yard Bible Clubs, and Food Pantry Ministry.
Mayfield, KY December 2023
Team sent to rebuild homes in Mayfield, KY with Samaritan's Purse. A small team of dedicated OBC members helped to bring hope to hurting community. .
GOOD NEWS CLUB
OBC is on mission in our local community through leading a weekly Good News Club in our partnership elementary school. We have a dedicated team of volunteers who love to share the good news with kids!
FOUNDATION HOUSE Serve Day, November 18, 2023
Great things are accomplished when we served together. OBC is intentional about serving the Foundation House in Cleveland, TN. This SERVE event included cleaning, trimming, junk removal, minor repairs. Many service opportunities for all ages and skill levels.