The Park CHURCH of christ is passionate about the mission field and has been blessed to participate in many throughout the world.

Our commitment to spreading the Gospel is realized through support that is global in reach and local in impact. We support both long-term missionaries and short-term teams, emphasizing a holistic approach that includes evangelism, education, disaster relief, and community building.

The Park MISSIONS Fund

Dedicated to the financial engine that fuels our global and domestic outreach efforts.

It provides sustained support to the full-time missionaries we partner with around the world, ensuring they have the necessary resources to spread the Gospel and minister to local communities. The fund also enables our members to participate in vital, short-term mission projects, allowing us to respond quickly to specific needs, serve in disaster relief, and carry out the Great Commission both here and abroad.

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North America Missions

  • Ron & Lori Clark

    Portland, Oregon

    Ron and Lori Clark serve with Agape Community Ministries in Portland, Oregon. Their focus is on developing community leadership and establishing impactful ministry throughout the area, working to cultivate strong, self-sustaining spiritual growth in one of the most unchurched regions of the country.

  • Charles & Angela Marsalis

    New Orleans, Louisiana

    Charles and Angela Marsalis minister to families through the Hollygrove Church of Christ in New Orleans, an inner-city church planted after Hurricane Katrina in 2007. They serve one of the city's poorest neighborhoods by building strong relationships, providing outreach, and demonstrating Christ's love, with annual support from The Park's short-term service teams.

  • Contact Mission Church of Christ

    Tulsa, Oklahoma

    Jamie and Kaytie Jo Simmons lead the Contact Mission Church of Christ, an inner-city church plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jamie, who grew up at The Park, and his wife, Kaytie Jo, are dedicated to serving their community and sharing Christ's love. The Park proudly supports their ministry with consistent financial aid, encouragement, and a dedicated base of volunteers.

  • FriendSpeak

    Tulsa, Oklahoma

    FriendSpeak is a local outreach that helps individuals learn or improve their conversational English skills. Utilizing the book of Luke for reading practice, volunteer members engage students in faith-filled conversations based on each lesson. This ministry fosters connection and shares the Gospel by meeting the practical needs of those whose second language is English.

  • Disaster Response

    United States

    The Park's Disaster Response ministry organizes short-term teams led by dedicated coordinators to provide aid across the country. They gather crucial supplies and volunteers to travel to areas experiencing natural disasters. By offering friendly faces and helping hands, this team is a tangible expression of the love of Christ to those facing incredible loss and need.

  • Prison Ministry

    Oklahoma Area Facilities

    The Park's Prison Ministry is a powerful volunteer effort led by Jim and Jody Carmichael, Jim Pinkston, and numerous church members, serving in several Oklahoma area facilities each week. Through consistent Bible studies and dedication, this ministry brings the hope of Jesus Christ to inmates, resulting in many souls being taught and baptized into the faith.

  • Hispanic Ministry

    Tulsa, Oklahoma

    The Hispanic Ministry, known as Iglesia de Cristo, meets for worship and fellowship in the Chapel at The Park. Under the teaching of Francisco Davila, this vibrant and growing congregation is served each Sunday with a message in Spanish, along with Bible classes offered for all ages to promote spiritual growth and community connection.

  • Deaf Ministry

    Tulsa, Oklahoma

    The Deaf Ministry is led by Zeth Pankhurst and Lewis Perry, alongside several faithful volunteers in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This ministry offers regular Bible classes and community activities, as well as worship services conducted entirely in ASL (American Sign Language) that are voice translated for the entire congregation.

  • Campus Ministry

    Oklahoma

    The Park supports vital campus ministries at Northeastern State University, Southwestern State University, Oklahoma State University, and Oklahoma University. This ministry is dedicated to creating a crucial space for college students to learn about and experience spiritual growth, while also developing life-long friendships that anchor their faith within the Kingdom of God.

Central America Missions

  • Breaking Chains

    Tegucigalpa, Honduras

    Amber Foster has led Breaking Chains Ministries in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, since 2006, serving those who are desperately seeking to escape life on the streets. Sparked by her time at Oklahoma Christian University, her long-term mission work has flourished, with The Park proudly serving as the lead sponsor for Amber, her daughter Rosie, and the many foster children she loves and cares for.

  • Baxter Institute of Biblical Studies

    Tegucigalpa, Honduras

    The Baxter Institute of Biblical Studies is a premier training center dedicated to preparing students to be effective preachers, teachers, missionaries, and leaders. Located in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, this institute is vital to the growth and maturity of Churches of Christ throughout the broader Spanish-speaking world by equipping new generations of ministry leaders.

  • Doors Slammed Open

    Honduras | El Salvador

    The Park has proudly supported Doors Slammed Open for many years, including the consistent sponsorship of various short-term mission trips to Central America. This mission directly supports students attending the Boarder Bible Institute in both Honduras and El Salvador, helping to train future church leaders across the region.

  • Santos & Lidia Palacios

    Jiquilsco, El Salvador

    Santos and Lidia Palacios began their full-time mission work in Jiquilsco, El Salvador, in 2014, marking the start of The Park's ongoing sponsorship of their ministry. Dedicated to church planting, their impactful work led to the establishment of a new congregation in the neighboring community of Puerto El Triunfo in 2017, expanding the reach of the Gospel.

  • Raul & Betty Alvarado

    Panama City, Panama

    Raul and Betty Alvarado established the Metropolitan Church of Christ in Panama City, Panama, in 2009, with The Park beginning its ongoing support in 2010. Their ministry is now focused on reaching nearby towns and remote jungle villages, where they faithfully preach, teach, and share the hope of Christ with those who have limited access to the Gospel.

  • Lagossette School

    Lagossette, Haiti

    The Lagossette School is a vital Christian education ministry that provides classes ranging from preschool through sixth grade to over 340 children from surrounding villages. The Park's sponsorship is crucial, as it funds the entire teachers' salaries and ensures every attending child receives a nourishing hot meal daily, providing both academic and physical sustenance in Lagossette, Haiti.

  • Outreach Center

    Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic

    The Outreach Center, led by Angel Mercado in Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic, serves local children by meeting both their physical and spiritual needs. The Park has proudly sponsored this ministry since its beginning in 2006, which provides vital support through after-school activities, tutoring, Bible classes, and direct assistance to families in the community.

South America Missions

  • Otavio & Alessandra Calegari

    Florianoplis, Brazil

    The Park has faithfully supported Otavio and Alessandra Calegari's mission work in Brazil for over ten years. After serving in multiple Brazilian cities, the native Brazilian couple relocated to Florianoplis, Brazil, in 2024. Their ministry is dedicated to strengthening the existing local church and fostering spiritual maturity within the vibrant community there.

  • Great Cities Missions

    Rio Branco, Brazil

    Great Cities Missions is a new addition to The Park's Missions portfolio for 2025, focused on church planting in Rio Branco, Brazil. Team members Edinelson Peixoto, Joao & Alana Sebastiao, and Isabella & Ivan Moises Amorim are working to establish the first Churches of Christ in this region, bringing the Gospel to communities where there are currently no congregations.

  • Great Cities Missions

    Iquitos, Peru

    Great Cities Missions in Iquitos, Peru, is an exciting new addition to The Park's Missions efforts for 2025. This dedicated church planting team includes Gabriel & Jeffy Vasquez, Nicolas & Cecilia Acuna, and Wilfred & Ellennes Reyes. While more specific details on their work will be forthcoming, their mission is focused on establishing new congregations and expanding the reach of the Gospel in the region.

  • David & Ari Rafael

    Curahuasi, Peru

    David and Ari Rafael serve in Curahuasi, Peru, dedicating their lives to ministering to the local community. David, a native Peruvian, teaches at the Diospi Suyana Christian School, while Ari is a physician at the adjacent Mission Hospital. The Rafael's are self-funded, but you can help support their work! To do so, click here, select the fund "Missions", and in the memo line type “RAFAEL”

  • Quito School of Biblical Studies

    Quito, Ecuador

    The Quito School of Biblical Studies is a key institution dedicated to training future Christian leaders across South America. This mission is a new addition to The Park's 2025 efforts, focused on preparing evangelists and their families for the field. The school provides essential training and preparation to equip these leaders to successfully plant new, Christ-centered churches in both Peru and Ecuador.

Africa Missions

  • O'Brien & Maria Malindi

    Tshidimbini, South Africa

    O'Brien and Maria Malindi are long-time missionaries dedicated to teaching the Gospel in Tshidimbini, South Africa, where O'Brien also serves as an Elder at the local Church of Christ. Their ministry, which includes their five adult children, is strengthened by The Park's partnership, which involves sending a short-term mission team each year to help support their teaching and outreach efforts in the community.

  • Machona & Thabelo Monyamane

    Pretoria, South Africa

    Machona and Thabelo Monyamane have been a vital part of The Park’s mission efforts since 2016 in Pretoria, South Africa. This family, who have two daughters, partners with World Bible School to spread the Gospel through Bible correspondence courses. Their ministry is consistently supported by The Park, which sends a dedicated short-term mission team to Pretoria each year.

  • Jonathan & Justina Chuma

    Beitbridge, Zimbabwe

    Jonathan and Justina Chuma serve in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe, where Jonathan manages essential community projects for the church, seeking to minister to the entire region. The Park supports this crucial ministry with annual visits from church leaders to offer encouragement. Jonathan's specialized expertise in drip irrigation and water well technology allows them to meet critical physical needs while sharing the Gospel.

  • Tawanda & Maria Chidzere

    Beitbridge, Zimbabwe

    Tawanda and Maria Chidzere, both native Zimbabweans, serve in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe, where Tawanda is the primary Pulpit Minister, focusing on teaching Christianity to the rapidly growing church. Their ministry extends beyond Beitbridge as they also actively assist in the crucial church-planting efforts in the nearby community of Mugaladiva.

Europe Missions

  • Kye & Lydia Courtright

    Leipzig, Germany

    The Park has proudly supported Kye and Lydia Courtright’s mission work in Leipzig, Germany, since 2021. Kye, the son and brother of Park members, preaches and organizes activities for all ages. Lydia, a native German, leads the Women's Ministry as they minister to many migrant families in the area, helping them adapt to life in Germany while sharing the powerful message of the Gospel.

  • Željka Košir

    Varaždin, Croatia

    Željka Košir, a native Croatian, serves as the executive manager for Croatia for Christ ministry, working to evangelize and raise the visibility of the Church across Croatia and southeastern Europe. She also started a Women’s Ministry in Varaždin, assists with children’s outreach, and helps the local church care for several Ukrainian refugee families by providing shelter, community, and the hope of God's Word.

Asia & Oceania Missions

  • Justin & Jennifer Cherry

    Auckland, New Zealand

    The Park has sponsored Justin and Jennifer Cherry for several years as they serve and lead Discover Church in Auckland, New Zealand. Justin, who is from the Tulsa area, also leads the Back-to-School Project, a local non-profit. Their ministry is consistently supported by The Park, which sends short-term mission teams that are hosted by the Cherry family annually.

  • Putrela Children's Home

    Putrela, India

    The Park has been supporting the Children's Home for several years, where Philip Ganta and his family lead a large 200-bed facility. This ministry is dedicated to rescuing children from severe poverty and slavery. Beyond providing a safe, loving environment, the home also operates a private school offering a comprehensive K-12th grade Christian education.

Worldwide Missions

  • World Bible School

    Worldwide

    World Bible School (WBS) mails free correspondence courses to students across the globe who are eager to learn more about the God of the Bible. These courses systematically teach through the essential steps of salvation. Park members volunteer their time to write encouraging letters and grade lessons for these students, playing a direct and personal role in their spiritual journey worldwide.

  • Let's Start Talking

    Worldwide

    Let's Start Talking (LST) is a powerful, evangelistic short-term mission focused on sharing Jesus with people eager to improve their English skills globally. In 2024, LST facilitated over 9,000 hours of life-changing, faith-filled conversations with more than 2,000 readers across 54 countries. Their new program, LST Connect, enables volunteers to pair with students virtually, expanding this crucial outreach through technology.

  • Missions Focus Group

    Worldwide

    The Missions Focus Group diligently stewards funds contributed by The Park Church of Christ specifically for mission efforts. This group plays a vital role in supporting the spread of the Gospel globally by carefully vetting and supporting one-time funding requests for various mission points and projects around the world.