Northern Oaks Church of Christ contributes to the support of missionaries in various foreign countries. These missionaries provide this congregation with information on their activities in various ways, like newsletters, bulletins, written reports, computer communications, and in-person presentations when visiting us here in San Antonio. Copies of newsletters and bulletins, as well as selected photographs and articles are available in our foyer on the bulletin boards and table to inform the congregation of missionary activities. Prayers for the success and well being by congregational prayer givers and individuals are encouraged. Without exception the missionaries reporting to Northern Oaks Church of Christ indicate their gratitude and their prayerful and loving regard for our congregation.
Insight International – Glynn Langston
If you were visually impaired, where would you turn, to whom could you turn, to help you know the word of the Lord? Because of the love and concern of many Christians, Insight International exists to provide Bibles and Biblical Literature. The scriptures are available in Braille, large print and audio, in many languages.
Bear Valley Bible Institute – Gary Fallis (Director of the Extension Master’s Program / Instructor)
Gary Fallis received his Bachelor’s degree from East Texas University. Later, he completed his Master’s degree in Education from East Texas State. He has attended classes at Lubbock Christians College and in the Sunset School of Preaching Graduate extension program. He completed his Master’s of Divinity from Abilene Christian University in 1985. Gary has served for a number of years as a local preacher, an Administrator / Instructor for the Brown Trail School of Preaching and has been working with the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Denver since 2002.
In Search of the Lord’s Way – Philip Sanders
Search’s ministry remains dedicated to its five-fold purpose: to take the Way of salvation to thousands who live right among us; to light a candle in the darkness of immorality; to resist the materialism and humanism that is choking the faith and spirituality out of so many people; to restore credibility to the religion of Christ that has been diminished in many religious programs; to tell your friends that the church of Christ is not dead, but that it is very much alive and that we care. San Antonio – KMYS TV 35 – Sun 7:30 am
Cherokee Home for Children
Their mission and purpose is: To provide a Christian Home environment for children dependent upon others for care. To promote their growth physically, emotionally, educationally, and spiritually. To develop the child in the teaching of God’s word. To guide the young person toward a devoted life of good citizenship in the world and ultimately in the Kingdom of God.
Southwest School of Bible Studies – 2 Students
One of the most far-reaching parts of the work at the Southwest church of Christ is the Southwest School of Bible Studies. The school is under the oversight of the elders and the very capable direction of Steven Lloyd, who also teaches many hours each week. Tuition is free to qualified men, women, and young people who want to increase their knowledge of the Bible. The school trains, either with or without college credit, all who earnestly desire to extend their Bible knowledge in order to serve as prepared preachers, elders, deacons, Bible class teachers or Christian parents. The graduates of this school are well trained and equipped to go into the fields of the world “seeking the lost”.
South African Bible College – Kirk Eason
Spreading the Flame is the culmination of more than 40 years of bringing Christ in the southern subcontinent of Africa. Eldred Echols, late veteran missionary to Africa, and Al J. Horne, one of the first converts in South Africa, had a joint-dream…to ignite the fires of gospel outreach in that region and beyond. With the Lord’s guidance they formed Southern Africa Bible School (now College) in 1966, established in Benoni, South Africa for the mission to “train Africans to evangelize Africa.” Now more than 600 graduates and former students are proclaiming Christ across the continent of Africa.
National Africans who know the culture and languages are proven and effective in spreading the flame of Christianity. As Africa’s only accredited Bible College of the Churches of Christ south of the Equator, a vision for growth will result in churches planted, churches strengthened, and darkness replaced with light.