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Missions
5 Guiding Principles of Missions
1. Commission is the Vision
Make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)
2. A Good Deeds Plant the Seed
Faith in action (James 2:18,26)
3. Compassion is the Action
Love moves toward people (Luke 10:33-34)
4. Salvation is the Motivation
Share the hope of Christ (Acts 13:47)
5. Multiplication is the Goal
God brings the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6-9)
Local
Argrow’s House is a nurturing community and social enterprise supporting female survivors of domestic abuse or sexual violence. We support women and children throughout their healing journey to achieve social and economic vitality.
One Eighty equips people facing crisis, poverty and addiction to invest in healthy relationships, overcome barriers to freedom, and encounter a life of hope in Christ.
Women’s Choice Center supports women facing unexpected or unsupported pregnancies in the Quad Cities. We provide free pregnancy testing, pregnancy confirmation via ultrasound, and options consultations, including medical abortion information. We also provide education and support services such as pregnancy support, sexual health education, abortion recovery, community referrals, and more. All our services are confidential.
The mission of Pregnancy Resources is to provide holistic life-affirming biblically-based resources and education that promotes informed decisions regarding pregnancy, parenting, and biblical sexual integrity. We minister to women and their partners. We are here to help people make an informed decision so that they will, hopefully, choose an alternative to abortion.
YouthHope’s mission is to bring at-risk children and teens from low-income areas into a life-changing relationship withChrist through encouraging, equipping, and empowering them at our Youth Centers, Camp Summit, and CommunityOutreach Programs.
Wellsprings of Freedom exists to help people find freedom in Christ and to equip others to lead people into that same freedom. Their passion is to see more people in more places experience freedom in Christ, so that individuals, churches, and communities are transformed by the love of Jesus.
Christian Care empowers the homeless to make positive changes in every aspect of their lives by providing safe shelter, support and resources.
In partnership with the facility chaplain, Heritage supports spiritual development and family-building efforts that align with and advance the center’s goals.
Regional/National
Story Church empowers all people to tell a great story with their lives by helping them live into the hope, value, and purpose they have in Jesus.
Shiloh’s mission is to provide Christian homes for abused, neglected, and at-risk children, meeting the spiritual, emotional, educational, social, and physical needs of each child.
The Well Church in Peru, IL exists to welcome people into a refreshing relationship with Jesus, with a vision of seeing reclaimed faith, renewed hearts, and restored communities throughout the Illinois Valley.
International
Joel and Angel Ballew serve in Barranquilla, Colombia with their three daughters. They partner with local churches and help plant new ones through a Business as Mission (BAM) approach. Through their work with South America Mission, they are part of a broader effort to multiply dynamic churches across Latin America that transform communities by living out the Kingdom of God—raising up disciples, developing leaders, and supporting initiatives that bring lasting change.
Jason and Kerensa McFrederick have been serving in the Czech Republic since 2005. Jason leads GP missionaries, church leaders, and the Maják community center, while Kerensa serves as the Europe Area Director for Global Partners. They invest in seeing more people transformed by Jesus and strengthening the church across Europe to reach communities and countries beyond.
Lester and Amanda have lived with the Fotizo people since 2006 with their three sons. They pioneered Global Partners' mission among them, and Lester served as the Mission Director from 2006-2019. He is now the Turkic/Arabic Area Director for Global Partners. Amanda supports the work through administrative skills and hospitality. They are passionate about developing leaders among the unreached and spending time with family.
Children’s HopeChest works to empower vulnerable children and their families to break the cycle of poverty and build sustainable, thriving communities. Through their Community-to-Community model, they connect U.S. churches with communities overseas, forming long-term partnerships that support orphaned and at-risk children while fostering mutual transformation in both communities.
Projects/Initiatives
Sharing the hope of Christ through broadcast and digital platforms to reach people beyond our church walls.
A discipleship ministry focused on helping individuals experience spiritual deliverance, healing, and freedom in Christ.
Opportunities to love and serve our community including Vacation Bible School, Christmas Outreach and Night to Shine. We also partner with local organizations and ministries to serve and care for people in our community.
Providing opportunities for members of Heritage to serve alongside ministry partners locally, nationally, and internationally.
Next Steps
Partner with us to bring hope and healing to the Quad Cities and beyond. Whether you feel called to give or want to learn more about getting involved, your support makes a difference.
Serve with a local partner, missions initiative, or short-term trip. Learn more by emailing missions@heritageqc.com
Give through regular support of Heritage Missions, with additional opportunities throughout the year to support specific initiatives.