"Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.,” – Matthew 28:18-20
There’s a lifetime of mission work to do right here in Rutherford County and the needs are as real and as pressing as any we face overseas. We’re on mission every day, serving with our local ministry partners to help those in our community who are disadvantaged and overlooked – the homeless, the children, the fatherless, the single parent, those in crisis, and those in desperate need of hope.
If language barriers and long-distance travel have held you back from direct missions involvement, consider joining us as we serve with our local missions ministry partners.
Click on one of these local missions partners to get connected or contact Peggy Darnbush for serving opportunities.
Amelia’s Closet supports women during transitional moments in their lives by providing professional apparel, interview coaching and the hope they need to feel confident, gain sustainable employment and increase financial stability.
Candle Wishes celebrates life and shares the love of Jesus Christ by joining hands with communities to provide a birthday celebration along with gifts and more!
Doors of Hope empowers women to break the cycle of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration through education, intervention, mentoring, and case management in a safe and supportive recovery-based environment. They offer educational classes in all Rutherford County Correctional Facilities and a re-entry program for those leaving incarceration or a rehab center in more than 50 counties across Tennessee.
Endure Athletics equips homeless youth in our community with necessary life skills to break the vicious cycle of generational poverty through educational support and Christ-centered mentorship. They provide after school programming, summer camps and more.
Greenhouse Ministries offers life-changing support and resources to individuals and families in need, empowering them to grow spiritually, emotionally, and economically. Through education, counseling, and basic needs assistance, we walk alongside people as they move from crisis to stability.
Isaiah 117 House provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children entering foster care while they wait for placement. This reduces trauma for the child, lightens the load for child welfare services, and eases the transition for foster families.
The Journey Home serves the homeless and disadvantaged of Rutherford County. They provide practical resources, services and programs that encourage faith, housing and economic stability, wholeness and reintegration into community life.
Last Call 4 Grace serves the homeless community of Murfreesboro. They go to the local motels and tent cities to share the Gospel, hot meals, toiletries, and seasonal clothing with the most vulnerable and at risk in our city.
Liberty’s Station serves individuals with intellectual, developmental or physical disabilities through meaningful job training and placement by developing their God-given potential.
Portico provides compassionate support to women, men and families experiencing unplanned pregnancies with ongoing support for the first 3 years of the child’s life. They also facilitate a sexual risk avoidance program for students in area schools that meets the curriculum standards for Tennessee.
Stepping Stones assists single women and women with children experiencing homelessness find their next steps to healing and stability through the love of Jesus Christ.
At New Vision, our English as a Second Language (ESL) Ministry is a key part of our Missions Ministry, reflecting our heart for reaching the nations—right here in our own community.
Through weekly classes, we help non-native speakers improve their English, build friendships, and experience Christ’s love in a welcoming, supportive setting. Many of our students come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, giving us a unique opportunity to share the Gospel through hospitality, service, and authentic relationships.
Our ESL Ministry serves as both a local mission field and a bridge to global outreach. Volunteers serve as teachers, conversation partners, and encouragers—demonstrating Christ’s compassion and helping others feel seen, valued, and welcomed. This ministry is how we live out the Great Commission right here in our community.
If you’re interested in serving or know someone who could benefit from our ESL classes, we’d love to connect with you!
Our child sponsorship ministry, in partnership with SCORE International, provides a unique opportunity to support the Children’s Ministries of La Represa. As a sponsor, you’ll interact directly with our missionaries, have opportunities to connect with your sponsored child, and receive monthly updates and information about the ministry. With your sponsorship of a little more than a dollar a day, you can help your sponsored child understand the love of Christ and the difference He can make in their life, today.
We believe God has called us to live on mission whether we are Across the Street or Around the World. We have mission partners within two miles of the church and all the way to the India/Nepal border. Currently, we support at least 10 local ministries, 3 national ministry locations (Salt Lake City, UT, Eutaw, AL, and Boston, MA), and overseas work in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, India, and Israel, with more to come.
Absolutely, and many do! Different projects have different guidelines for participation. Many of our local projects are a great place to take a first step toward exploring Christianity, while some are best suited for thoroughly trained and experienced Bible teachers. Our application process will help you figure out which is best for you.
You’re who we’re looking for! While we welcome veteran participants, we CELEBRATE those first timers who bring their skills, training, and fresh heart to the field.
Trip costs can vary from $3,000 or more for a project in India or Israel to completely free for a project in Murfreesboro. Projects in Mexico or the Dominican Republic are typically around $1,400, with the majority of that being airfare, in-country transportation and lodging. Some domestic trips can be under $1,000. The church serves as a facilitator and covers programming and leadership costs rather than passing these on to the participants. Our goal is to help get you on the mission field to serve and grow your faith through direct missions experiences.
We have limited funds for college students serving with New Vision or New Vision mission partners. If you are a college student or high school senior, please contact the Missions Office for more information regarding partial scholarships.
We also provide helpful guidelines for raising funds and will help you keep track of your progress. We’ve seen project participants raise more than they needed, allowing them to help others meet their project goals.
New Vision serves as a conduit for project finances by channeling the necessary funds to the appropriate mission organizations and budget lines. As such, it is vitally important that we collect the full amount for every project from each participant prior to departure.
If vaccines or boosters are required, the project leader will notify participants well in advance of the trip. Construction projects require current tetanus boosters. COVID-19 vaccine requirements are dependent on the country served and current CDC and US State Department guidelines. These will be identified for each project. Additional costs associated with COVID-19 quarantines or treatments vary by country and vaccination status. Your team leader or a member of the Missions Ministry staff will address these at registration for each project..
Yes, if you’re traveling overseas. It can take between 3 and 4 months to receive your passport. Please check the expiration date on your passport before you apply for the trip as it must be more than 6 months from its expiration date when you travel. Passport applications and renewals are not included in the advertised cost of the project. Please read the application instructions carefully to keep delays to a minimum.
Complete the “Project Interest” form associated with the project(s) you feel led to serve. Someone from the Missions Office will contact you soon to get a better understanding of your goals and expectations for the project. The next step is to receive and complete the “Project Registration” form to join a specific mission team. This two-step, personal registration process insures we do the best job possible of matching your gifts with the work on the mission field. Please be prepared to pay your project deposit when you complete the Project Registration form.
It depends on what has already been purchased from the airline and by our ministry partners. Deposits are non-refundable. The closer to the date of the trip, the less likely a full refund would be available. Contributions given to the church from third parties for a participant (from appeal letters, grandparents, friends, etc.) are non-refundable. We recommend airline travel insurance for the most expensive trips to cover the cost of your ticket.
New Vision Missions is acutely aware of safety issues. We do not serve in countries where normal situational awareness is not enough. While accidents can happen on any trip (or at home), we register every trip with the U.S. Consulate in the country we are serving and follow U.S. State Department guidelines for safe travel in that country. We also insure more than adequate ratios of participants to leaders and only serve with mission organizations that share our concerns and best practices. Safety orientations are a part of every project and will be followed to the letter. We also hold team members responsible for taking an active role in their own safety. We will take appropriate action should a team member violate established safety guidelines, up to and including facilitating their early return at their expense.
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