Go therefore and make disciples of all nations
Matthew 28:19
Three Levels of Ministry Partnerships
Getwell Church Missions partners with ministries locally and around the world through three levels of partnership. Through these relationships, we support ministries through financial investment, promotion and awareness, and by serving alongside them with servant leaders and volunteers.
Level 1
These are the ministries that Getwell supports with the highest degree of priority. These ministries receive financial support, recognition efforts to bring awareness with the congregation, and through the support of servant leaders/ volunteers who partner with the ministry as opportunities are made available.
Level 2
These are ministries that Getwell supports at a secondary level of priority. Level 2 ministries may receive either financial support and/or volunteers from Getwell in partnership with Getwell Church leaders.
Level 3
Level 3 ministry partners are supported by Getwell through efforts to make certain projects, programs, or events, known by the congregation. These ministries show benefit to the community and the Kingdom of God and have value in making the congregation aware of ways they can participate in these.
Level 1
International Ministry Partners
Africa
Ghana - Medical & Dental Ministry, Evangelism, Teaching and Discipleship
Bob & Jean Young have been serving as full time missionaries to Ghana, Africa since 1988. Dr. Jean has been using her profession and gifts as a medical doctor in a rural community hospital in Saboba and Mr. Bob has helped with maintenance, repairs and many other community projects.
Getwell Missions also works with Pastor Jonah Mayan who leads the Pastor’s Council in Saboba. Through this ministry, Getwell provides support for community needs, Pastor training, Pastor’s wives fellowship & training, youth and sports ministry, and children’s Bible ministry.
Bob & Jean Young have been serving as full time missionaries to Ghana, Africa since 1988. Dr. Jean has been using her profession and gifts as a medical doctor in a rural community hospital in Saboba and Mr. Bob has helped with maintenance, repairs and many other community projects.
Getwell Missions also works with Pastor Jonah Mayan who leads the Pastor’s Council in Saboba. Through this ministry, Getwell provides support for community needs, Pastor training, Pastor’s wives fellowship & training, youth and sports ministry, and children’s Bible ministry.
Central America
Getwell works with the Child Dream Center and Pastors Fabricio and Ana. They minister to over 200 kids living in poverty in their city, feeding them three days a week and teaching Bible lessons through Family Christian Church.
Asia
Getwell works closely with ASHA, a ministry led by Pastor Babu. Teams help Pastor Babu and other local ministers care for orphans and the needy in four locations.
Europe
Poland
Golden Apple Institute - The Golden Apple Institute is a ministry in Poland led by
Wojtek and Agnieszka Kowalewska. They lead discipleship training through a program called the School of Biblical Discipleship with the goal of accelerating the impact of disciple makers as Pastors, Church Leaders and Marketplace Leaders. To find out more click here.
England
Guisborough – The Bridge Association
Getwell Church has partnered with a multi-church organization in Guisborough, England known as “The Bridge” since 2010. The Bridge unites all churches in the area by providing meals, connection, community, counseling and support to those in need both physically and spiritually.
Greg Meek, Pastor to Families and Next Gen, has been leading this trip since the beginning as a high school/young adult mission trip focused on evangelism and relationship building. Through the years, several of the first teens they met have accepted Jesus as their Savior and are now young adults. The team meets in parks and coffee shops doing relational evangelism and helps lead “Holiday Club” for different churches.
Golden Apple Institute - The Golden Apple Institute is a ministry in Poland led by
Wojtek and Agnieszka Kowalewska. They lead discipleship training through a program called the School of Biblical Discipleship with the goal of accelerating the impact of disciple makers as Pastors, Church Leaders and Marketplace Leaders. To find out more click here.
England
Guisborough – The Bridge Association
Getwell Church has partnered with a multi-church organization in Guisborough, England known as “The Bridge” since 2010. The Bridge unites all churches in the area by providing meals, connection, community, counseling and support to those in need both physically and spiritually.
Greg Meek, Pastor to Families and Next Gen, has been leading this trip since the beginning as a high school/young adult mission trip focused on evangelism and relationship building. Through the years, several of the first teens they met have accepted Jesus as their Savior and are now young adults. The team meets in parks and coffee shops doing relational evangelism and helps lead “Holiday Club” for different churches.
Local Ministry Partners
Camp Lake Stevens
Camp Lake Stephens has provided quality camping experiences for children and youth every summer for the past 75 years. Located in Oxford, MS on 87 acres of land, it has now expanded to be a place where children, youth and adults encounter God and respond to His call to transform the world. As a year round camp, it hosts retreats, events, special services for all ages, churches and organizations. Getwell has a long history of supporting Camp Lake Stephens. Check out their website at www.camplakestephens.com
House of Grace
House of Grace offers a Christ-centered way out of seemingly hopeless situations for the victims of domestic abuse. They provide confidential resources, counseling and a temporary safe shelter for victims and their children to live once the choice is made to leave the abuser. It is a nonprofit ministry that does not charge for any of their services. They need donations of food, clothes and toiletries for their clients as well as volunteers to assist with needs behind the scenes. Community investment is the best way for the House of Grace to succeed. Check out their Facebook page!
ARC
ARC of Northwest Mississippi promotes and protects the human rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community. They are looking for volunteers that are middle and high school aged as well as young adults and adults to help with a variety of programs. Go to www.thearcnwms.org. and click on volunteer opportunities.
DeSoto Dream Center/ Trinity Health
DeSoto Dream Center spreads Christ’s love and builds hope to the underserved in our community by providing food, clothing, quality healthcare and educational assistance to Title 1 school students and their families. An Elementary Education program focuses on 3rd-5th graders, and the Leadership program focuses on 6th-8th graders. Volunteer opportunities include tutoring, office work, event set up and clean up, and other special events and fundraisers. Fill out an application at www.desotodreamcenter.org.
Trinity Health Center provides medical services for those who qualify without insurance. It is now a ministry of Desoto County Dream Center. They charge a co-pay on a sliding scale, help with getting medications at a lower cost and refer to specialists when medical needs are beyond their service area. All of these services are at a lower cost for the patients who qualify. For more information visit trinityhealthcenter.org.
Trinity Health Center provides medical services for those who qualify without insurance. It is now a ministry of Desoto County Dream Center. They charge a co-pay on a sliding scale, help with getting medications at a lower cost and refer to specialists when medical needs are beyond their service area. All of these services are at a lower cost for the patients who qualify. For more information visit trinityhealthcenter.org.
Jacob's Well
Jacob’s Well prepares and serves meals for the hungry monthly in downtown Memphis as well as provides a church service each Saturday at Memphis First Methodist Church. Getwell provides volunteers on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Please contact Amanda at Getwell Church office 662-349-3680 if you are interested in serving.
Together Ministries
Together Ministry Center is a compassionate ministry of relationship, hope and help reaching out to underserved and disenfranchised people of all ages, races and backgrounds in DeSoto County and northwest Mississippi. They have been serving others at Candlelite Mobile Home Park in Olive Branch for 10+ years, with ministries including the Victory Plus Education Center, food distribution ministry and Hebron, their new ministry location in Byhalia. For more information, visit www.togetherministrycenter.org.
Heartland Hands
Heartland Hands Food Pantry is the largest food pantry in Desoto County. They provide assistance to families in need who qualify to receive food/household goods/pet supplies in Southaven and Horn Lake. They also give some of their donations to pantries and local ministries across north Mississippi. They are completely volunteer run and operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 1 PM. Their website is www.heartlandhands.org
Getwell Church Benevolence Fund
The Benevolence Fund exists to help meet the immediate financial needs of individuals and families in our church and community who are experiencing hardship. Through the generosity of our church family, we are able to provide assistance during difficult seasons while sharing the love and hope of Christ. Every gift to the Benevolence Fund goes toward helping people in times of crisis, reminding them they are seen, cared for, and not alone.
Part of Getwell’s Mission statement is to “Engage the Holy Spirit in His Mission.” Jesus Christ is the hope of the world, and we believe that the local church is the venue to share that hope. The church is the movement of those who trust in Jesus Christ for salvation, who follow Him in obedience, who worship Him, and are sent out into the world with the good news of what Jesus has done. The church is not a club for people who are perfect. The church is the gathering for all who recognize our need for God’s grace and who are searching for God’s presence and power in the midst of our lives.
Level 2
Missionaries
Getwell Supports a number of Missionaries around the world but for their safety we do not publicly share where they all serve.
Dean and Autumn Jordan
Will Buchanan
John Hugh and Linda Tate
Jean and Bob Young
Adam and Katie Musser
James and Brittany Riggins
DeSoto County Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fellowship of Christian Athletes of North Mississippi leads coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. John Engstrom and his staff are looking for passionate Christ followers to help with the FCA programs at all the middle and high schools in DeSoto County. Contact him atjengstrom@fca.org. northwestmsfca.org
Level 3
Ministry Partners
Love Continues: Prison Ministry
Christmas in the Zone / Angel Tree Prison Ministry -
Getwell Church has ministry partners who serve at Marshall County Correctional Facility by leading Kairos Weekend Retreats, weekly Bible Studies through Prison Fellowship, and coordinate community efforts to get more people involved in prison ministry. There are also options to give and pray during Kairos weekends. Please contact Clyde Roe.
During November and December, Getwell Church Southaven focuses on Prison Ministry through their “Love Continues…” Ministry that includes members buying Christmas gifts for children of prisoners through Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree Ministry, giving gift cards to the caregivers of these children and/or sending $10 for prisoners at Marshall County Correctional Facility to supply toiletry items for each prisoner.
Angel Tree – a program of Prison Fellowship makes a difference in the lives of prisoners’ families by coordinating gift deliveries to the children of those who are incarcerated. One in 49 children in the U.S. has a mom or dad in prison. For the past 10 years, Getwell has hosted over 100 kids each Christmas through this program that launches in November of each year. prisonfellowship.org/about/angel-tree
Getwell Church has ministry partners who serve at Marshall County Correctional Facility by leading Kairos Weekend Retreats, weekly Bible Studies through Prison Fellowship, and coordinate community efforts to get more people involved in prison ministry. There are also options to give and pray during Kairos weekends. Please contact Clyde Roe.
During November and December, Getwell Church Southaven focuses on Prison Ministry through their “Love Continues…” Ministry that includes members buying Christmas gifts for children of prisoners through Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree Ministry, giving gift cards to the caregivers of these children and/or sending $10 for prisoners at Marshall County Correctional Facility to supply toiletry items for each prisoner.
Angel Tree – a program of Prison Fellowship makes a difference in the lives of prisoners’ families by coordinating gift deliveries to the children of those who are incarcerated. One in 49 children in the U.S. has a mom or dad in prison. For the past 10 years, Getwell has hosted over 100 kids each Christmas through this program that launches in November of each year. prisonfellowship.org/about/angel-tree
Diversicare Nursing Home
Diversicare Nursing Home is a government funded nursing home in Southaven. Getwell has a ministry there leading activities with residents on the 3rd Wed and the 3rd Sat of the month. (schedule varies depending on volunteers so they may not be there every month) For more information on serving, contact Spring Nunnelee
Life Choices
Life Choices of Memphis is a privately funded pregnancy care medical clinic that provides pregnancy tests and confirmation; ultrasounds; STI diagnosis/treatment/testing; post abortion care; info on the morning after pill, abortion, counseling and help for practical needs; and adoption services. All services are free and confidential for women and the fathers of their babies. They have many volunteer opportunities. To sign up go to www.lcfriends.org Click on “Contact us” and then “Send us a Message.”
Getwell Church has participated in their Bottles for Life Campaign each year from Mother's Day to Father's Day. This encourages congregation members to fill baby bottles with change, bills and checks for Life Choices to support their ministry.
Getwell Church has participated in their Bottles for Life Campaign each year from Mother's Day to Father's Day. This encourages congregation members to fill baby bottles with change, bills and checks for Life Choices to support their ministry.
Olive Branch Community Missions & Thrift Store
Olive Branch Community Missions & Thrift Store is located in a county building that is shared with the Olive Branch Food Pantry. It is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM and is completely run by volunteers from six churches. All the proceeds go to support local ministries. Getwell volunteers two months a year to sort items and run the store. This a great opportunity to serve for a great cause! In addition, each church can bring those who are in need of clothes to come and pick out a few outfits. Contact Spring Nunnelee for more information.
Memphis Union Mission
Memphis Union Mission ministers to the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of men, women, and families who are homeless, addicted and in crisis. They operate solely through the generosity of private donors and does not receive any municipal, county, state or federal funding. They are located in downtown Memphis. Getwell Men's Ministry serves dinner there once a quarter and has the opportunity to share a message and music through a worship service after the meal. Please contact Jason Grissom if you are interested in this ministry.
Desoto Hope
Desoto Hope's mission is to ensure that no one feels forgotten during their cancer journey. They offer Hope Baskets to residents of Desoto county who are beginning cancer treatment and they offer comfort, support and encouragement to them. In addition, they offer travel grants to help individuals seek second opinions and scholarships for students whose families have been impacted by cancer. Please contact Tracy Gallagher for more information on volunteer opportunities or their ministry.
Interested in going on an international mission trip?
"Missions is stepping out of my comfort zone and knowing that God will equip me to do His will in showing His love to others ... in return I have received more blessings than I can even count. I always leave a little bit of my heart with the people and countries that we serve." Sandi White
If you are interested in going on an international mission trip, please click the button below to review and complete the application. Contact Spring Nunnelee at spring.nunnelee@getwellchurch.org if you have questions.
What do volunteers do on a mission trip?
Responsibilities vary from trip to trip, but generally the group is divided into different ministry teams:
Where do volunteers go on mission trips?
Getwell has sent teams to Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho and Tunisia in Africa; La Joya, El Oro and Chalco in Mexico; Honduras, the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, to name just a few! Getwell mission trip locations start with relationships made through the congregation of Getwell church. We have a leadership team called the Missions Committee made up of leaders from both Southaven and Hernando Churches who have a criteria for mission engagement, interview the missionary and sometimes send a group of leaders on a Vision Trip before we send a short term team. We want to make sure that all of our trips line up with Getwell's mission and that they have a purpose that will help the missionaries advance their work for God's kingdom in that location.
What will I need before I can go on a mission trip?
What will my out of pocket cost be for a mission trip?
The cost of each trip is determined by many factors. Getwell is committed to help with individuals' mission calling by offering scholarships. The Mission Committee reviews all applications and determines percentages of assistance available. Many mission team members also help cover costs by acquiring sponsor donations.
Why should I volunteer for a mission trip?
How do I volunteer for a mission trip?
Please contact missions@getwellchurch.org and our Missions Coordinator can direct you from there!
What are our fundraising options?
We have several fund raising events through the year including our missions auction, lunches and dinners, and other activities. We're always in need of folks who, for one reason or another, cannot travel with us on mission trips but who would like to be part of our fund raising team.
What is the minimum age for a mission team member?
All mission trips require participants to be 18 years old by the date of the trip in order for them to go without a parent. If a parent or guardian would like to go and take their minor child(ren), Missions leaders can meet with them about the best trips for families.
What do volunteers do on a mission trip?
Responsibilities vary from trip to trip, but generally the group is divided into different ministry teams:
- Bible School Team: holds Bible school for the local children
- Medical Team: sees patients and dispenses non-narcotic drugs
- Construction Team: paints, pours concrete, digs footings, etc.
- Love Distribution Team: distributes clothing and food to the local families
- Evangelism & Prayer Team: shares the Gospel and prays with those whom they meet through the trip activities
Where do volunteers go on mission trips?
Getwell has sent teams to Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho and Tunisia in Africa; La Joya, El Oro and Chalco in Mexico; Honduras, the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, to name just a few! Getwell mission trip locations start with relationships made through the congregation of Getwell church. We have a leadership team called the Missions Committee made up of leaders from both Southaven and Hernando Churches who have a criteria for mission engagement, interview the missionary and sometimes send a group of leaders on a Vision Trip before we send a short term team. We want to make sure that all of our trips line up with Getwell's mission and that they have a purpose that will help the missionaries advance their work for God's kingdom in that location.
What will I need before I can go on a mission trip?
- Passport
- Vaccinations (varies for different countries)
- A completed application and interview with trip leaders
- Open mind, open heart, open arms
What will my out of pocket cost be for a mission trip?
The cost of each trip is determined by many factors. Getwell is committed to help with individuals' mission calling by offering scholarships. The Mission Committee reviews all applications and determines percentages of assistance available. Many mission team members also help cover costs by acquiring sponsor donations.
Why should I volunteer for a mission trip?
- To share the Gospel in word and deed
- To receive the blessing of giving to those less fortunate
- To make a real difference in someone's life
- To see how another culture lives
How do I volunteer for a mission trip?
Please contact missions@getwellchurch.org and our Missions Coordinator can direct you from there!
What are our fundraising options?
We have several fund raising events through the year including our missions auction, lunches and dinners, and other activities. We're always in need of folks who, for one reason or another, cannot travel with us on mission trips but who would like to be part of our fund raising team.
What is the minimum age for a mission team member?
All mission trips require participants to be 18 years old by the date of the trip in order for them to go without a parent. If a parent or guardian would like to go and take their minor child(ren), Missions leaders can meet with them about the best trips for families.