Missions Information
OUR VISION: To glorify and reflect the character of our Missionary God by participating in God's work of drawing all nations to the knowledge of His Son. (Habbakuk 2:14)
OUR MISSION: To promote God's mission of grace, justice, mercy, and love among the nations by bringing the Word of God to bear on all spheres of life.
The Missions Committee oversees the missionaries New City supports while also seeking to raise the awareness of mission within the congregation. New City requires our missionaries to serve under the oversight of the local church or missions agency, and to conduct themselves by God’s grace in a manner that is culturally appropriate.
As the following list of 2024 supported missionaries demonstrates, New City supports missionary work around the world:
OUR MISSION: To promote God's mission of grace, justice, mercy, and love among the nations by bringing the Word of God to bear on all spheres of life.
The Missions Committee oversees the missionaries New City supports while also seeking to raise the awareness of mission within the congregation. New City requires our missionaries to serve under the oversight of the local church or missions agency, and to conduct themselves by God’s grace in a manner that is culturally appropriate.
As the following list of 2024 supported missionaries demonstrates, New City supports missionary work around the world:
AFRICA
Joe and Elfi Mutuuki, PMI, Kenya
Lois Semenye, Amani Foundation, Kenya
Steve and Karis Rigby, Serge, Kenya
Imbumi and Martha Mukuku, KMM, Kenya,
Erik and Kimberly Apel, Serge, Kenya,
Sabia and Shafkat Khan, KRS, Kenya,
Titus Baraka, Care for Uganda, Uganda,
ASIA
Anthony and Sayo Odtohan, MTW, Japan,
Masahiro and Yuko Takata, Wycliffe, Singapore
Daniel and April Murphree, KRS, Myanmar
Mark and Rachel Kim, MTW, Japan
Graham and Emily Guo, MTW, Taiwan
EUROPE
Marcus and Bethany Gadson, Serge, England
Lauren Pushkarevska, Globe, Ukraine
Marek and Martina Tomasovic, EPN, Slovakia
Mary Hodgkins, Serge, Home Office,
Dominik Svitel, CRU, Slovakia
Matt and Melinda Talley, NOVO, Spain
Santo & Mary Ellen Garofalo, MTW, Italy
LATIN AMERICA
Bethany Alms, MTW, Nicaraugua,
Eric and Anna Graham, MTW, Colombia
NORTH AMERICA
Mike and Trisha Kennemer,MNA, Disaster Relief,
Aubrey and Jerri Fritz, Student Venture, Chattanooga,
Jamal Morris, Intervarsity, UT Chattanooga,
Chris Blackman, RUF, Kennesaw State U / GA
Samson Tarpeh, Agape Natl. Academy of Music, Atlanta, GA
GLOBAL MISSION WORK
Pete and Janet Herron, CP, US and Middle East
Dan and Ginni Herron, Serge, US and India
Chris and Josephine Hatch, KRS / Third Mill, US and Africa
Carl and Karen Ellis, Center for Christian Endurance, Cuba
EXPLANATION OF MISSIONARY ORGANIZATIONS
MTW – Mission To the World (PCA mission board)
Serge International – Formerly World Harvest Mission
Amani Ya Juu – Fair trade and skill training for women in poverty
PMI – Presbyterian Mission International
KMM - Kenya Mercy Ministries -
Care for Uganda – Titus Baraka
KRS – Kingdom Restoration Society (Mission connected to New City Fellowship Saint Louis)
Wycliffe – Wycliffe Bible Translators
RCE – Resourcing Christian Education International
CRU – Campus Crusade for Christ
Globe – Globe Mission
NOVO – Novo Incorporated
CRU Student Venture –
MNA – Mission To North America (PCA Church Planting and Renewal)
Third Mill – Third Millennium Ministries (Theological training)
EPN - Eurasia Partners Network
EGroup – Center for Christian Endurance
Joe and Elfi Mutuuki, PMI, Kenya
Lois Semenye, Amani Foundation, Kenya
Steve and Karis Rigby, Serge, Kenya
Imbumi and Martha Mukuku, KMM, Kenya,
Erik and Kimberly Apel, Serge, Kenya,
Sabia and Shafkat Khan, KRS, Kenya,
Titus Baraka, Care for Uganda, Uganda,
ASIA
Anthony and Sayo Odtohan, MTW, Japan,
Masahiro and Yuko Takata, Wycliffe, Singapore
Daniel and April Murphree, KRS, Myanmar
Mark and Rachel Kim, MTW, Japan
Graham and Emily Guo, MTW, Taiwan
EUROPE
Marcus and Bethany Gadson, Serge, England
Lauren Pushkarevska, Globe, Ukraine
Marek and Martina Tomasovic, EPN, Slovakia
Mary Hodgkins, Serge, Home Office,
Dominik Svitel, CRU, Slovakia
Matt and Melinda Talley, NOVO, Spain
Santo & Mary Ellen Garofalo, MTW, Italy
LATIN AMERICA
Bethany Alms, MTW, Nicaraugua,
Eric and Anna Graham, MTW, Colombia
NORTH AMERICA
Mike and Trisha Kennemer,MNA, Disaster Relief,
Aubrey and Jerri Fritz, Student Venture, Chattanooga,
Jamal Morris, Intervarsity, UT Chattanooga,
Chris Blackman, RUF, Kennesaw State U / GA
Samson Tarpeh, Agape Natl. Academy of Music, Atlanta, GA
GLOBAL MISSION WORK
Pete and Janet Herron, CP, US and Middle East
Dan and Ginni Herron, Serge, US and India
Chris and Josephine Hatch, KRS / Third Mill, US and Africa
Carl and Karen Ellis, Center for Christian Endurance, Cuba
EXPLANATION OF MISSIONARY ORGANIZATIONS
MTW – Mission To the World (PCA mission board)
Serge International – Formerly World Harvest Mission
Amani Ya Juu – Fair trade and skill training for women in poverty
PMI – Presbyterian Mission International
KMM - Kenya Mercy Ministries -
Care for Uganda – Titus Baraka
KRS – Kingdom Restoration Society (Mission connected to New City Fellowship Saint Louis)
Wycliffe – Wycliffe Bible Translators
RCE – Resourcing Christian Education International
CRU – Campus Crusade for Christ
Globe – Globe Mission
NOVO – Novo Incorporated
CRU Student Venture –
MNA – Mission To North America (PCA Church Planting and Renewal)
Third Mill – Third Millennium Ministries (Theological training)
EPN - Eurasia Partners Network
EGroup – Center for Christian Endurance
The Mission Committee has several priorities:
- We have a desire to see more African-American missionaries, particularly in international postings.
- We look for missionaries who reflect the particular vision of New City in their lives at home and internationally as well as in their ministries.
- We have several target areas, and support missionaries working with partner churches or ministries in those areas.
- Persons who have been active members of New City for several years, show a commitment to the values of New City, and who are intentional in their pursuit of diversity are encouraged to consider missionary callings.
How to apply for support from New City: We ask that interested persons send a letter of introduction to the Committee at ncfmission@gmail.com, including a brief testimony, description of ministry, and how you might fit into the areas we prioritize. It is helpful to include the names of New City members you know. The Committee will assess these letters, pray for the individuals, and then decide on a further course of action. Generally, next steps include a meeting with the Committee or some representation thereof to determine fit..
January Faith Promise Emphasis: During January, we seek to raise awareness of missionary work and the people we are supporting. A key emphasis is asking members to prayerfully consider our Faith Promise annual giving, gifts that are above regular tithing designated to annual support of our 30+ missionaries.
Missions bulletin board and literature table: A designated board is in Rudy’s Room with prayer cards, newsletters, and flyers from our current missionaries on the field. Please feel free to stop by to read the flyers and pray for God’s work in the places missionaries serve. We also welcome supported missionaries to update the congregation when they are in Chattanooga for home assignments.
For additional information on how to help or how to apply to the missions committee please contact the committee.