Missions

And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. Mark 5:10

We are a mission-minded church; we care deeply about reaching this world for Jesus Christ. Jesus was clear the end won't come until the good news is revealed to all nations. We believe this wholeheartedly, as well as the call to be the hands and feet of Jesus; we trust in this mission and support the missions that grow, either through training up more disciples to go out and spread the news or through missionaries that are reaching unreached parts of the world.

INDIA MISSION: Saji John Foundation

  • John Foundation Ministries, founded in 2007 by Saji & Cynthia, is transforming lives through a wide range of Christ-centered outreach efforts. Their ministry now includes:

    • 31 children's homes providing safety and education for over 310 children

    • Educational support for 1,395 children through tutoring centers and scholarships for single mothers’ children

    • 20 certified vocational training programs that have equipped over 15,000 young adults with job-ready skills (89% job placement in 2024)

    • Rescue and restoration for around 200 girls each year from sex trafficking and temple prostitution

    • Church planting initiatives, sending 48–50 new church planters each year into unreached communities

    • John’s Academy School, serving 812 students

    • Annual pastor conferences training 400–600 pastors

    • Six businesses that financially sustain over half of the ministry’s operations

  • Southern India

    • Pray for safety and protection over staff facing persecution

    • Pray for courage and boldness to continue sharing the Gospel

    • Pray for church planters serving in remote areas

    • Pray that the 2,000+ children and young people they serve each year would come to know and follow Christ

    • Pray for pastors being trained and equipped to be strengthened in their ministry

INDIA MISSION: Brian & Meli Filhower

  • Himalayan Harmony Horizons, led by Bryan, Meli, and their team, is actively advancing the Gospel by:

    • Reaching unreached people groups and planting new churches

    • Training and discipling new believers into leadership

    • Operating preschools and sewing centers to support poor and marginalized families

    • Leading youth, women’s, hospital, and music ministries across multiple nations

    • Supporting over 30 pastors and ministry workers despite heavy opposition

  • Serving throughout the Himalayan region and Indian Sub-continent, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

    • Pray for refreshing and strength for their family

    • Pray for continued favor and open doors in regions resistant to the Gospel

    • Pray for financial provision to support pastors and launch micro-businesses

    • Pray for increased monthly support and resources for ministry travel and vehicles

    • Pray for a smooth season of transition for their family and ministry operations

AMAZON MISSION: Chris & Tina Ferry

  •  We come alongside indigenous Christian leaders to support the work they are doing to reach their own people with the gospel. Our focus is on unity, discipleship, and helping local churches and ministries work with tribal leaders—not just for them—as we all pursue God’s heart for the 250+ unreached people groups in the Amazon.

  • The Amazon region of South America

    • For health—physical, emotional, and spiritual—as we travel monthly to South America and face tough conditions.

    • For protection from sickness (parasites are real!) and for good rest, even when sleeping in rough places.

    • For wisdom to disciple well and follow the Holy Spirit’s lead in diverse cross-cultural settings.

    • That we’d speak truth in love, walk in unity, and build up the tribal church for God’s glory.

ENGLAND MISSION: Jeni & Grant Chinn

  • Grant and Jeni Chinn are missionary leaders serving with Engage West Midlands, focused on:

    • Raising up and discipling young Christian leaders and missionaries

    • Providing leadership, development, and care for 15 missionary units across the region

    • Supporting church planting initiatives throughout Birmingham and the West Midlands

    • Reaching their community through a local church-run café, English conversation courses, and intentional Gospel relationships

    • Serving the growing Ukrainian community and equipping others to share Christ in diverse cultural contexts

    They serve both on the ground in ministry and in leadership roles—coaching, mentoring, and caring for missionaries so they can thrive in their calling.

  • Birmingham, England (West Midlands region)

    • Pray for wisdom and discernment as they provide leadership and care for missionaries

    • Pray for Gospel opportunities in their café and local community

    • Pray for open doors to reach the Ukrainian community in North Birmingham

    • Pray for strength, unity, and fruitfulness for the missionaries they mentor

ENGLAND MISSION: Jason & Leah Madlom

  • They are building relationships to share the Gospel and meeting practical needs within the refugee and asylum seeker community, creating opportunities for evangelism through compassion and service.

  • United Kingdom (in a predominantly Muslim community)

    • Pray for wisdom and discernment in sharing the Gospel

    • Pray that God would reveal hearts ready to receive Jesus

    • Pray for meaningful connections that lead to salvation and discipleship

EASTERN EUROPE MISSION: Jim & Brenda Puhr

  • Jim and Brenda Puhr partner with key national leaders to plant new churches across Eastern Europe. They focus on identifying and equipping bi-vocational pastors to launch and lead local congregations in their own communities.

  • Serving throughout Eastern Europe (including Slovakia, Albania, and Bulgaria)

    • Pray for new pastors and leaders to be called and equipped

    • Pray that people’s hearts would be open and hungry to know Jesus

ALC MINISTRY PARTNERS

  • We sponsor children in Togo through Compassion International, supporting them with education, healthcare, and discipleship.

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  • Each year we partner with Operation Christmas Child to send gospel-filled shoeboxes to children around the world through Samaritan’s Purse.

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  • Every year before Easter, our church provides Easter baskets for children and families served by Shiloh House, bringing hope and support in the name of Jesus.

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