WCC regularly supports nine missionaries and ministries located throughout the world, each of which are focused in ministering to specific areas to present the Gospel of Jesus. Many of these ministries have been around for decades, and we are proud to be a part of the supporting the ministry they do. You can find out more about our missionaries below.
Deaf Missions
68 out of 70 million Deaf people do not know Jesus...
Roughly 98% of the worldwide population of Deaf people have never encountered the real Jesus.
What is the number one issue Deaf people face when it comes to knowing Jesus?
The answer boils down to two words: communication barriers.
We clearly communicate the Gospel of Jesus with Deaf people through their hearts, language, culture, and identity.
That drives the three ministry priorities of Deaf Missions:
We CREATE epic video content in sign language, like the Jesus movie. Our vision is to clearly communicate the Gospel with our video content to the 70 million Deaf people worldwide.
We BUILD Gospel communities. We help facilitators build groups to encourage Deaf people in their journey with Jesus.
We EQUIP Deaf leaders by providing access to resources and training in their heart language.
Through these three priorities, Deaf Missions is IMPACTING the lives of Deaf men, women and children around the world!
www.deafmissions.com | 21199 Greenview Road., Council Bluffs, IA 51503 | 712.322.5493
Good News Productions, Inc. (GNPI)
WCC is proud to have been supporting GNPI since the beginning of their ministry over forty years ago. Throughout those years, GNPI has maintained a high level of excellence in producing content that communicates the Gospel in a relevant way. The global reach that GNPI has continues to grow, thanks to their strong vision and commitment to spreading the good news of Jesus.
"GNPI produces culturally relevant, Biblically based content in digital, video, and print format to accelerate global evangelism. GNPI helps people access the Gospel in their native language in a way they can understand." - www.gnpi.org
www.gnpi.org | PO Box 222 Joplin, MO 64802-0222 | 417.782.0060
Nebowa Christian Camp
Nebowa Christian Service Camp was formed in 1950 by a group of independent Christian Churches from Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa wanting a place where their youth could attend camp. The name "Nebowa" is formed from the names of the states, Nebraska and Iowa. Blue Lake, an old oxbow of the Missouri River and located just west of Onawa, Iowa, was the perfect location. On the northeast shore of the lake sat a five acre peninsula owned by the Reynolds family. Its only use was a cow pasture and they gladly allowed the camp to utilize it. Mostly donated labor and materials were used to construct the chapel, dining hall, and dorms.
The flood of 1952 wiped out the camp, and the area churches were forced to start over again. Gradually over time, other buildings were added to the camp including a new chapel, bunkhouse for the staff, a health station, shop, and sleeping quarters for the manager.
With the addition of a storm shelter in 2009 (used dually as the new chapel area), a brand new dorm building completed in 2017, and brand new kitchen area in 2022, Camp Nebowa is taking great steps to continue reaching new generations for Christ. WCC supports the camp both by regular giving as well as sending students from our area to camps throughout the Summer.
www.nebowa.com | PO Box 222, Onawa, IA 51040 | 712.644.7772
Ozark Christian College
Located on a spacious 60-acre campus in the city of Joplin in southwest Missouri, Ozark Christian College is not far from Kansas City, Fayetteville, Branson, and Tulsa. Founded as Ozark Bible College in 1942, Ozark began with only 16 students. Today, over 15,000 students and over 75 years later, OCC continues to train men and women for Christian service. In fact, over 90% of their graduates enter vocational or volunteer ministry.
OCC's high academic caliber is thanks to exceptional, field-tested professors. Online students also receive the same outstanding Bible and ministry training while they serve off campus. With over 50 required hours of Bible classes, Ozark students are grounded in the knowledge and practice of Scripture. Ozark's affordability is a real advantage for students. Generous donors and competitive scholarships and grants help keep student costs low. 95% of OCC students receive scholarships and financial aid.
Since 1942, the mission has remained the same: train men and women for Christian service. Many people want to serve God and make a difference with their lives, but they aren't sure where to start. At Ozark Christian College, students discover the kingdom assignment that God has for them, and helps prepare them for whatever that is.
www.occ.edu | 1111 N. Main St., Joplin, MO 64801 | 417.626.1234