Missions | Brunswick Church

Brunswick Church Missions

The mission field is all around us. We are a multicultural and multigenerational congregation seeking to share the love of Jesus Christ in Brunswick, across Rensselaer County, throughout the Capital Region, and around the world.

The Missions Team supports more than ten ministry partners in multiple countries and extends that reach through trusted partner organizations. We value meaningful relationships and welcome opportunities to connect, learn, and grow alongside those we support.

Our mission is both local and global. We serve through our time, talents, prayer, and financial resources, and we invite everyone to take part in this shared work.

We believe missions is a two-way relationship. As we give, we also receive, learning from the faith, leadership, and experiences of our partners.

April Brunswick and Beyond Highlight

Refuge Place Brunswick Church Mission Partner

Refuge Place, Inc. Partnership

Refuge Place, Inc. has become a beacon of hope in the downtown Troy community, addressing food insecurity through its biweekly Let’s Feed Troy meal program. These gatherings provide healthy, nourishing meals to neighbors, especially those who are economically disadvantaged and in greatest need.

Brunswick Church began partnering with Refuge Place in 2025 and is pleased to support this growing program.

When:
12:00 pm every other Saturday

Where:

May through October:
174 Earl St, Troy (basketball courts, weather permitting)

November through April:
2328 5th Ave, Troy

Meals Served:

Warmer months: 130 to 200 meals
Colder months: 45 to 70 meals

As Scripture reminds us, we are called to serve “the least of these” as part of God’s work. Brunswick Church supports Refuge Place, Inc through prayer, financial gifts, and ongoing encouragement as they continue to meet the needs of our community, one meal at a time.

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, you can email the Refuge Place, Inc. at arefugeplace@gmail.com

Mission Funding Requests

Online Form: Discretionary Funds

Discretionary funds are allocated as God leads the Missions Team. The team will carry out this responsibility through prayerful discernment, fiscal responsibility, integrity, and without bias, with God’s help. Requests can be made at any time during the year and the Mission Team will review each request as they are submitted.

Brunswick Church Application for Mission Partner Status & Funding

Please submit your application online or send to the Missions Team by November 15th, for grants that begin in the upcoming year. We plan to let you know your status and grant amount after our Missions Team meeting in January. Grants last for three years and are paid out each year.

Some of the Missionaries and Ministries We Support

George & Ginny Olson (Teach Beyond, Philippines)

The Fosters (Jesus Film / Cru)

Michael & Heather (Mercy Ships)

Serving on hospital ships to provide free lifesaving surgeries for people where medical care is nearly non-existent

Niki Campbell: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Niki works for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a national Evangelical Christian organization committed to seeing student and faculty lives transformed by the Good News of Jesus on every corner of any campus. Currently, there are 18 colleges and universities in the Capital District. Niki is working with students from 5 of our area colleges. She is assisted by 3 volunteers who give their time to help the Gospel grow on our area campuses. Niki is in her 22nd year of working with InterVarsity (initially as a volunteer, then as an employee).

Learn more about Niki’s Ministry

Children’s Orphanage (Bangladesh)

RCA (Rensselaer Christian Association)

Rensselaer Christian Association is a chapter of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship serving Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and other nearby institutions. They are dedicated to sharing the gospel on our campus and to establishing Christian community.

Jonathan and Sarah (Kinetix Global)

(Information withheld due to sensitive working areas)

Stuart Milliken (Jian Hua Foundation)

The Milliken worked in East Asia for 30 years teaching in universities, and working in the areas of language development, literacy and Bible translation for an ethnic minority. They trust that He will use what they have done there for His purposes and His glory. They are now based in the US, and will continue to serve Him as Bible translation consultants. There is a critical need for such consultants in many languages throughout the world.

OTHER MINISTRIES OF BRUNSWICK CHURCH

Brunswick Cares Food Pantry

Hosted in our building, this community service provides food and care to those in need in our area in cooperation with the Regional Food Bank. https://www.brunswickcares.org