Local mission partners
We view local outreach as a critical part of our lives as followers of Jesus. The majority of our local outreach opportunities happen through your personal involvement in a community group. Get connected to a community group
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The vision of FCA is “To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes,” with a mission “To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church.” FCA values integrity, serving, teamwork, and excellence. At CFC we have the opportunity to support Chris Rich, CFC member, who is the VP of Field Ministry for the Mid-Atlantic Region and Mike Hojnacki, PA, State Director for FCA. Please join us in partnering and praying with Chris, Mike, their families, and their ministry through FCA.
Immerse
Immerse International provides intensive English language instruction, a safe living environment, and cross-cultural engagement, equipping individuals to thrive in an increasingly globalized world.
International Friendships (IFI)
IFI is a national organization partnering with local churches, universities, and volunteers to provide life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students. International students often struggle with culture shock, stress, and loneliness when leaving their homes to study in the US. We work strategically to make the world feel at home and extend God’s love globally — right here in Lancaster. Rita Dong, the Lancaster IFI Ministry Coordinator, will be serving over 500 international students at both Franklin and Marshall College and Millersville University.
Keystone Family Alliance
Keystone Family Alliance aims to educate, motivate, and equip every Christian in the state of Pennsylvania on the needs of orphans and vulnerable children, both locally and globally. We bridge the gap between the desperate needs in the child welfare system and Pennsylvania churches. By engineering wraparound Care Communities, Keystone Family Alliance provides tangible support, prayer, resources, and aid, resulting in foster families who are involved longer and stronger.
Lifecycles
The mission of LIFECYCLES is to build young men and women of character in a Christ-centered bicycle touring adventure experience. LIFECYCLES’ key verse is Jeremiah 29:11—“For I know the plans I have for you” says the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Led by CFCers Lee and Marcie DeRemer since 2014, LIFECYCLES seeks to develop 12 to 18 year-old boys and girls into godly, resilient young adults through spiritual, physical, and mental growth. Boys use an internally developed LIFECYCLES curriculum, and girls use a devotional/journal for young women. There is never a fee, and there are no try-outs, so there are no entry barriers; every teen is welcome. 60+ Christian volunteer leaders have ridden with, mentored, and prayed with hundreds of teens from Lancaster and York Counties.
Men of Iron
Men of Iron programs provide all resources for helping initiate Biblically based programs. We are in constant pursuit to find quality resources to equip men. Men of Iron seeks to equip men and grow godly leaders through sustaining 1 to 1 and micro-group mentorship. Our vision is to change a culture one man at a time.
North Star Initiative
North Star Initiative supports women who are survivors of domestic sex trafficking by providing physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual care with a Christ-centered focus.The vision is: Restoring women from sex trafficking: For Freedom. For Life. Forever. North Star Initiative (NSI) owns and operates The Harbor, a restoration home and program for female sex-trafficking survivors. The Harbor is a safe, loving home with the resources and support survivors need to address their physical and emotional trauma, and where they can experience accessible choices toward independent, restored lives.
Water Street Mission
The mission of Water Street is to advance the kingdom of God through the gospel of Jesus Christ and to do missionary, relief, and rescue work of all kinds. The provide the tools to people experiencing homelessness so they have hope for a better life. This begins with a meal and shelter, and unfolds differently for each person seeking help. All guests have access to medical, dental, behavioral health, spiritual and career support while on campus.