Global Ministries

South Ridge takes Jesus' commision in Matthew 28:19 seriously:

"Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit."

Our commitment to intentionally introduce people to Jesus Christ goes beyond the local area to include a worldwide outreach. We currently designate about 18% of our regular offerings for missions outreach.

Many of our global ministries are carried out by individual missionaries. At present we provide partial support for about 26 individuals and families. Several of these have come from our own congregation.

We support work here in the US as well as around the world. About 65% of our missionary dollar goes to missionaries reaching out to foreign people groups, whether here in the US or in foreign countries.

The work that we support covers a very broad range: frontline effort in undeveloped countries to seminary instruction in cultured Europe; from inner city church planting in the US to AIDS relief efforts in Africa; from reaching out to school kids in the hills of Kentucky, to taking care of homeless children in India. And this is only a small glimpse of where we are involved.

In addition to our direct support of missionaries, about 10% of our budget goes to mission agencies. And about 2% is reserved for short term ministry and special needs as they arise.

Spotlight: Unique' Local Initiatives

Community Martial Arts

What is it?

The martial arts have a rich herritage of promoting mental, physical, and spiritual focus in community with others.  Community Martial Arts builds on this herritage by offering affordable martial arts to the community as a pathway for people to develop deep, healthy, and meaningful relationships with God and others using quality and accesible instruction designed to enlighten, enrich, and empower all who come that they might serve each other and make a difference in their world.

Sensei Ed Barton, a 6th degree blackbelt in Kempo-Ju-jutsu, offers his expertise at no cost to participants!  You must purchase your own uniform, and there is a fee of $5.00 for each belt earned.

When & Where is it offered?

At the Clinton Community Center:

Saturday, 9:30am -10:30am

Saturday, 10:45am -12:00pm

At the SRCC Activity Center:

Tuesday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tuesday, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

For more information, contact Sensei Ed Barton at communitymartialarts@gmail.com.

The Aquifer

The Aquifer is a music venue hosted by South Ridge Community Church which puts on metal, alternative, and hardcore shows as a way of connecting with teens and young adults.  If you are interested in finding out more about the Aquifer or joining the volunteer team, contact Rich Gilchrest and visit the Aquifer MySpace page.   

Nov. 14th, 2008 Video