As Christians we are SAVED to SERVE. Jesus came to serve and give His life for many, and we are called to follow His lead.

Service Team

It’s our desire to connect with our community in ways that demonstrate the love of Christ in Action. We do so by supporting such organizations as: Love INC, The Bridge, Prison Ministry

Hospitality Team

If you are gifted in the area of hospitality we would welcome your service in planning, preparing and serving meals for many of our church-wide events throughout the year.

Missions Team

As a church we support a wide variety of local, regional and international missions in accordance with the words of Jesus in Acts 1: 8 when He said,

… you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

And following His mandate we strive to be His witnesses locally, regionally, nationally and internationally as we support missions that spread the gospel of Christ.

Local Area Missions

Community Christian Academy

Community Christian Academy is an independent Christian school in Charlottesville that exists to provide excellent, affordable Christian education to future generations.

Lifespring Pregnancy Center

LifeSpring Pregnancy Center is a Christian organization in Charlottesville dedicated to serving women with no cost and no judgment by providing services and abortion alternatives that empower mothers to choose life and families to thrive.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find freedom from your hurts, hang-ups, and habits. At Cherry Avenue we support and offer our facilities to weekly CR meetings.

Love INC

We support Love INC as they endeavor to mobilize local churches to offer a holistic approach to caring for people in all areas of life: spiritual, mental, emotional, relational, material, and physical.

Regional & National Missions

As a church we believe in Christian Education is a vital way to raise up the next generation of Christian leaders in the home and church and community.

List of Christian Schools and Universities we support:

  • Mountain Mission School, Grundy, VA: Nestled in the Heart of Appalachia, Mountain Mission School provides a Christ-centered home, first-rate education, and loving family to thousands of at-risk children from all corners of the globe. Nearly every US state and over 80 countries have been represented in our body over the past 100 years.
  • Mid-Atlantic Christian University, Elizabeth City, NC
  • Milligan University, Milligan, TN
  • Kentucky Christian University, Grayson, KY
  • Blueridge College of Evangelism, Wytheville, VA
  • Waypoint Church Partners, Williamsburg, VA: Waypoint exists to partner with 500+ Christian Churches and Churches of Christ in Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, along with portions of adjoining states. In the past 80+ years Waypoint has catalyzed and supported the planting of over 150 new churches.

International Missions

Advancing Native Missions, Afton, VA

ANM is dedicated to reaching every nation with the gospel of Christ and they seek to do so by equipping and encouraging indigenous Christian missionaries (native to their own land) to serve and preach Jesus in their own communities.

Good News Global Jail Ministry, Albert Lea, MN

We believe in the power of redemption and transformation. Join us as we bring light and life into correctional facilities worldwide.

World Vision, Tacoma, WA

World Vision Canada is a global relief, development and advocacy organization. Our focus is helping the world’s most vulnerable girls and boys overcome poverty and experience fullness of life.

DongHo Cho, South Korea

Light and Life Christian Church is committed to making disciples for Christ as well as teaching, training and encouraging ministers to serve in isolated areas of Asia and other regions.

Remember the Children (Andy Baker), Noblesville, IN

Through churches, we provide education, tutoring, mentoring, spiritual leadership, and resources to children in villages. Our love for children of Romania has opened the doors to minister to their parents, and create safer and stronger communities.

Elder Orphan Care (Kim Jackson), Concord, NC

Providing help and hope to older adults aging alone. Psalm 71: 9 tells us, “Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.”