Missions and Outreach | First Presbyterian Church of Bradenton

LOCAL OUTREACH

Our local outreach is guided mostly by our downtown location, where the homeless population is ever increasing and the needs of the community are clear. While we base our outreach on providing for physical needs, we also strive to build relationships with the people we serve, which addresses emotional and physical needs.

MISSION PARTNERS

In addition, we have several mission partners locally and all over the globe who we support financially, believing that our partnership and support enables the spread of the Gospel into territory we could never find by ourselves.

Agape Flights – For over 35 years, Agape Flights has been providing excellent aviation service delivering cargo, mail and humanitarian aid to missionary partners serving Christ in the nations of the Caribbean.

Anchor House – The mission of Anchor House, Inc. is to reach out to international seafarers, truckers, and the community at Port Manatee, FL. Motivated by the command of Jesus Christ to “love your neighbor as yourself,” Anchor House strives to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the Port community.

Beth-el Mission – Located in Wimauma, FL, Beth-El Farmworker Ministry strives to the feed the mind, spirit, and body of the Manatee County farmworking community by offering hunger relief, education, healthcare, and spiritual growth.

Bible Mission USA – Bible Mission USA is the fervent calling of Rev. Dr. Paul Eckel and Faith Eckel, his daughter. This mission is dedicated to Jesus Christ for the spreading of God’s Word, by placing free Bibles and biblical materials (including modern translations by Dr. Eckel himself) within easy reach of all who need them.

CareNet – CareNet ministers to the needs of women and men faced with pregnancy decisions by empowering them to choose life for their unborn children and abundant life for their families. This is done by offering compassion, hope, and help through realistic alternatives and Christ-centered support.

Cedarkirk – Cedarkirk is a year round camp and conference center owned by the Presbyteries of Tampa Bay and Peace River. The camp is located on the Alafia River within 170 acres of nature, and is dedicated to providing a place for individuals and groups to have the opportunity for spiritual renewal and growth in a natural environment.

Manatee Religious Services – Manatee Religious Services serves Manatee County by screening and verifying the needs of those in crisis across the community on behalf of local churches.

Manatee Food Bank – Manatee Religious Services serves Manatee County by screening and verifying the needs of those in crisis across the community on behalf of local churches.

Medical Benevolence Foundation – MBF has supported healing ministries and programs in over 100 hospitals and clinics throughout the world since 1964, by supporting medical ministries in developing countries. MBF is a validated mission working in partnership with PC(USA), congregations, individuals, and mission networks.

Peace River Presbytery – The Peace River Presbytery is a governing body of the PC(USA) that oversees 37 congregations (including First Pres), and is called to assist and support these congregations, to connect disciples in mission, and to be the body of Christ together.

Samaritan’s Purse – Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 198-. the organization has been serving the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Suncoast Youth For Christ – YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to prayer and the Word of God, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement. The purpose of Suncoast YFC is to pursue teens at high schools, middle schools, and juvenile detention facilities from Venice to Pinellas County, build authentic relationships with them, and open the door for sharing the life-giving message of Jesus Christ.

Thornwell Home for Children – Founded as a Presbyterian ministry in 1875, Thornwell is committed to providing Christian love and support to hundreds of children and families throughout Florida, Georgia and South Carolina through foster homes, academic and community-based programs, and professional counseling and therapy.