Missions

Disciple-Making Outside Our Walls

From our neighborhood to the other side of the world, we want Christ to be treasured.

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Where We Make Disciples

The desire to make disciples of all nations runs deep into the heart of Sylvania Church. In an effort to mimic the commission Jesus gave in Acts 1:8, Sylvania Church is actively engaged in missions efforts locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. Interested in partnering with us to make disciples? Talk with us.

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Locally

Local missions at Sylvania includes an array of efforts right here in our own community.

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Regionally

We’re involved in regional disciple-making outside the city of Tyler.

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Nationally

Explore our national missions efforts, which range from church-planting support to mission trips.

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Globally

Every year, a number of Sylvania members engage in global missions efforts that range from pastor & worship leader training to evangelism & service ministry.

Local Missions

Some of the ministries with which we’re engaged here in Tyler.

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Encouragement Media Group

89.5 KVNE and 91.3 Lift Worship are award-winning Christian radio stations in East Texas.

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Baptist Student Ministry (BSM)

The Baptist Student Ministry has for decades been making disciples at TJC and UT Tyler.

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Food Pantry

The Sylvania Church food pantry in Tyler, TX, provides food for those in need.

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Hope Haven of East Texas

Hope Haven of East Texas helps neglected and abused girls in the foster care system.

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Living Alternatives

Living Alternatives is a pro-life ministry that encourages adoption as an alternative to abortion.

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Mentoring Alliance

Mentoring Alliance student programs share the gospel, promote academic success, and build emotional resilience.

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Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)

RUF is a theologically rich college ministry that seeks to make disciples at TJC and UT Tyler.

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Smith County Baptist Association

The Smith County Baptist Association is comprised of churches that affirm the 2000 Baptist Faith & Message.

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The AXIA Center

The AXIA Center is a pregnancy resource center that provides free pregnancy services to 1,500+ women per year.
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The Fostering Collective

The Fostering Collective recruits and supports Christ-centered families in East Texas for foster care and adoption.

Regional Missions

Some of the ministries with which we’re engaged across our region.

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Bridges International (University of Houston)

Sylvania supports Bridges International student outreach at the University of Houston.

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Mentoring Alliance

Mentoring Alliance student programs share the gospel, promote academic success, and build emotional resilience.

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SBTC Cooperative Program

Through our affiliation with the SBTC, we support seminaries, orphans, and more.

National Missions

Some of the ministries with which we’re engaged across the country.

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SBTC Cooperative Program

Through our affiliation with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, we support national missions efforts.

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Missions-Focused Summer Camps

Every year, our junior high & high school students participate in missions efforts that include both serving & evangelism.

Global Missions

Some of the ministries with which we’re engaged around the world.

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Asian Partners International

Asian Partners trains and plants churches in Asia, with a specific focus on reaching the people of India.

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Effects of Grace

Effects of Grace provides pastor training to foreign pastors from a reformed theological perspective.

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Freedom Seekers International

Freedom Seekers International rescues and resettles persecuted Christians around the world.

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Let the Nations Be Glad

Let the Nations Be Glad provides pastor training from a reformed theological perspective to pastors in Cuba.

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Lighthouse for Christ

Lighthouse for Christ is an eye clinic, hospital, Bible institute, and church planting ministry in Mombasa, Kenya.
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Mesa Global

Mesa Global plants church and gives Sylvania on-the-field access to dozens of countries around the world.

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New Harvest Mission International

New Harvest Mission International provides plants churches, makes disciples, and provides medical care in Muslim West Africa.

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Reaching and Teaching

Reaching and Teaching provides discipleship and leadership training to foreign churches.

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Samaritan's Purse

Through Operation Christmas Child, our children’s ministry helps give the gospel and Christmas gifts to children in need.

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Smith County Baptist Association

The Smith County Baptist Association is comprised of churches that affirm the 2000 Baptist Faith & Message.

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The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few, so get in touch if you’d like to help.

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