Local Missions

Faith Promise is engaging the world around us to share the hope of Christ in tangible ways. Below you will find several opportunities to serve our community.

Faith Promise Based Ministries

• Pantry of Promise

  Our congregation’s food pantry that collects, sorts, and distributes food and household goods to those in need. This ministries does on-site distributions two times per month and major holiday distributions at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. For more information, contact De’Neece H. at pantryofpromise@gmail.com.

• Kids Hope USA

  One child, one hour is the heart of KIDS HOPE USA. One caring adult mentoring an at-risk child one hour every week. Because when kids feel loved and valued, they are better able to learn, grow and succeed. Faith Promise has adopted Beaumont Elementary School in the Western Heights area of Knoxville. The opportunity is vast. The need is great. The idea is simple. One Child, One Hour, One Church, One School. You could be the one. For more information, contact Susan T. at susant@faithpromise.org.

• Western Heights Community Development Ministry

  This ministry involves active partnerships with other churches, local outreach ministries and Western Heights community residents. We have committed to walking alongside this community to see them adopt a passion for revitalizing their own environment from the inside out. Come be a part of our monthly partnership meetings and regular outreaches in this area. God is doing big things here! For more information, email missions@faithpromise.org.

• SWAT - Servants With A Task

  Providing men an opportunity use their time, talents, and compassion to bring those in need into an encounter with the Kingdom of Christ by fixing their homes. This ministry exists to serve God by assisting people who are disabled, widowed, single parents, deployed military spouses and our esteemed elders, with home repair services. We offer help with minor electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical problems and landscaping, as well as moving assistance. Join our experienced and inexperienced team of servants or let us know of opportunities! Click here for more information or email fpcswat@gmail.com. .

Community Based Ministries

• 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 focusprisonministries.com or call 865-694-3837.

• Compassion Coalition

  A coalition of Knoxville area churches dedicated to loving our city through Christ-based volunteerism. For more information, visit compassioncoalition.org or call 865-251-1591.

• 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 compassioncoalition.org or call 865-544-7776.

• Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM)

  A ministry to the homeless 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 karm.org or call 865-673-6540.

• 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 therestorationhouse.net or call Daniel W. at 865-300-6806.

• Water Angels

  A relief and empowerment ministry to people struggling with addictions and living without homes throughout Knoxville. They have opportunties to serve weekly and monthly with both children and adults. For more information, visit thewaterangels.com or email Stephanie M. at thewaterangels@aol.com.

• The Furniture Ministry

  Compassion Coalition’s furniture ministry is an initiative that unites church teams and referring ministries, agencies and case managers to collect and deliver quality, used furniture to those in crisis. Every Saturday morning families receive needed items from volunteer church teams, sometimes allowing a child to sleep in a bed for the first time in many days.

  The Furniture Ministry has many opportunities for volunteers to make a difference in the lives of others. You will be trained, supported, encouraged and blessed by the opportunity to deliver furniture, pick up donations, return phone calls or help in the warehouse. For more information and to sign up, contact Mark Bithorn, 919-2870, markbithorn@knology.net.

International Missions

Each year our church plans multiple international mission trips. You can find contact information and details by selecting a trip below.

• East Asia - April 2010

  This trip will focus on creating relationships and sharing the Good News of Jesus with college students.

  Max team size: 6
  Contact: Greg C., christensengl@gmail.com

• South Africa - April 9-16, 2010

  Partnering with Living Hope Ministries (www.livinghope.co.za) in Cape Town, South Africa, we have adopted the township of Mountain View. Possible projects include things such as children’s kids clubs, construction, computer education classes, sports, women’s ministry, block parties, working in homeless shelters, ministering to HIV/AIDS patients and worship training.

  Max team size: TBD
  Contact: Michele Stephens, michele@faithpromise.org

• Honduras May 8-14, 2010

  Come partner with Open Eyes ministry as a part of an evangelism and medical mission team.

  Max team size: TBD
  Contact: Micah Stephens, micahs@faithpromise.org

• Nicaragua - Late May/Early June 2010

  Faith Promise Church will be partnering with Jesus Centered Ministries to bring the love of Jesus to the families of Leon, Nicaragua. This eight-day mission trip will focus on two areas of need. Based on your calling and abilities, you can choose from helping with children’s events, such as backyard Bible clubs, or volunteer for construction projects to improve the community.

  Max team size: TBD
  Contact: Mia H., miah@faithpromise.org or 251-2590 ext. 1200

• Haiti – TBD

  Trip focused on building and construction.

  Contact: missions@faithpromise.org

• Thailand – June

  We partner with a local ministry to distribute Bibles to Chinese tourists in the area. You may also serve in an orphanage, a women’s rehabilitation ministry or a prison ministry.

  Max team size: 8
  Contact: missions@faithpromise.org

• Portugal - July

  Building relationships and light construction projects alongside ministry partners in Portugal.

  Max team size: TBD
  Contact: Jody K., jodyk@faithpromise.org

• Central Africa - July 18-27

  This trip will include working with an orphanage, homeless ministries, Muslim shepherds and health clinics.

  Max team size: 18
  Contact: Matt Grimes, mattg@faithpromise.org

• South Africa - September 2010

  Partnering with Living Hope Ministries (www.livinghope.co.za) in Cape Town, South Africa, we have adopted the township of Mountain View. Possible projects include things such as children’s kids clubs, construction, computer education classes, sports, women’s ministry, block parties, working in homeless shelters, ministering to HIV/AIDS patients and worship training.

  Estimated Total Cost: $2,550 to $3,200
  Approximate Dates: September 3rd – 13th
  Accommodations: The Team House www.theteamhouse.com

  Max team size: TBD
  Contact: Caroline E., caroline@faithpromise.org

• Southeast Asia - October 2010

  This trip will focus on creating relationships and sharing the Good News of Jesus with college students.

  Max team size: 8
  Contact: missions@faithpromise.org

• Southeast Asia - December 2010

  This trip will focus on creating relationships and sharing the Good News of Jesus with college students.

  Max team size: 8
  Contact: missions@faithpromise.org