Lifestream Christian Church, Batavia, Oh

Missions Ministry....

In Matthew 28:19, Jesus tells us to, “…go and make disciples of all nations…” It is clear that a churches ministry is not to be limited to its own backyard. For that reason, we have a Missions Ministry that helps get us out of the church building and into the world. At LifeStream we support Missions in two ways; we financially support individuals and organizations that are involved in Missions and we engage in hands on projects that require an investment of time, energy and sacrifice. We believe that reaching beyond ourselves is essential to pleasing God and growing in Christ. We currently provide support to the following mission activities.

Merendon Mountain Mission

Toby and Amy Hill are our missionaries in Honduras. They,along with their three children, have been on the field in the Merendon Mountains since 1998. Both Toby and Amy have a deep love for God and the people they serve. While Toby is kept busy teaching God’s Word and training church leaders, Amy uses her nursing skills to minister to those who otherwise might go without medical care. You can learn more by visiting Toby’s and Amy’s home page at http://merendon.net/?page_id=2

Cincinnati Christian University

Located on Price Hill and overlooking Cincinnati, CCU is faithfully training men and women to serve Christ. The University is comprised of the Cincinnati Bible College, the College of Adult Learning and the Cincinnati Bible Seminary. Along with the extensive degree programs CCU offers, they also provide conferences, seminars and other helps for Christian leaders and the Churches they serve. LifeStream is privileged to be a CCU Partner Church. As a partner church, and in exchange for our prayers and financial support, our members receive special scholarships and other helps. You can learn more about CCU by visiting their website at http://www.ccuniversity.edu/

Woodland Lakes Christian Camp and Retreat Center

Woodland Lakes is located close by on Mt. Holly Road in Amelia, Ohio. Resting on 65 acres and featuring a beautiful lake, Woodland Lakes is a four season camp that offers an impressive array of activities for all ages of youth and adults. During the summer Woodland lakes is busy with a church camp schedule that attracts hundreds of children of all ages, while the rest of the year they host a variety of retreats and events. You can learn more by visiting the Woodland lakes website at http://www.woodlandlakes.com/

CrossRoads Missions

While we do not currently offer CrossRoads regular financial support, we have enjoyed a good working relationship with their excellent staff. Under their guidance we have taken dozens of our people on mission trips and have helped them build houses as a part of their Help Build Hope partnership with Habitat for humanity. Learn more about CrossRoads Missions at http://www.crossroadsmissions.com/new/

The Center for Global Impact

The Center for Global Impact is designed to help the enslaved and oppressed of the developing world to find freedom and Christ by providing economic opportunities. Their mission is to provide training that will result in marketable skills. When they help establish a business, they also help provide a market for the products that are produced. While we do not currently provide The Center for Global Impact with regular financial support, we are working to provide a partnership with the organization and have helped market some of the products that those they have helped have produced. You can learn more about The Center for Global Impact by visiting their website at http://www.centerforglobalimpact.org/who.shtml

Group Work Camp

The Group Work Camp organization is all about helping Christian youth to experience a time of personal sacrifice and service. For six days during the summer youth from many different states join together at one of several locations where they help people who need help. Whether it is building a wheelchair ramp, painting a porch, cutting brush or some other project, the work is real and the results are often life changing. Not only do LifeStream youth participate in the Group Work Camp ministry, but for the second consecutive year we will be serving as one of the host churches that, over a seven week period, will welcome and provide lodging for nearly 500 youth and their sponsors. You can learn more about the Group Work Camp Ministry by visiting their website at http://www.groupworkcamps.com/