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.

Mission Partner of the Month

Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks is an overnight wilderness camp for girls ages 7–17 designed to help them grow spiritually, socially, and personally.

Camp Sessions: Step away from screens and constant expectations and into a Christ-centered community where they are truly known and encouraged. Days are filled with outdoor challenge and discovery, while evenings gather around campfires, Scripture, and cabin conversations that matter. Girls return home more confident, more independent, and more grounded in their faith.
2026 one-week and two-week sessions run June 21–August 8

Work Weekends: Volunteer opportunities over our Work Weekends on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend. Come join us for a weekend of fellowship as we open up or close camp. From general cleaning and organizing to skilled woodworking and roofing projects, all are welcome! Sign up at: https://www.campcedarbrook.org/workweekends

Memorial Day Work Weekend: May 22-25
Labor Day Work Weekend: September 4-7

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One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
Sunday, May 24th during our Pentecost Service

Did you know that One Great Hour of Sharing supports not only global missions but also churches and communities right here in our region? Through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, we have also sent people to serve in areas affected by disasters. Children will also use fish banks to collect donations as they join in supporting this important ministry.

Learn how this ministry has made an impact close to home and why your support matters

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Mission Funding Requests

Online Form: Discretionary Funds

Discretionary Fund Requests can be made at any time during the year and the Mission Team will review each request as they are submitted.

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.

Brunswick Church Application for Mission Partner Status & Funding

Mission Partner grants last for three years and are paid out each year. 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.

Some of the Missionaries and Ministries We Support

Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks is an overnight wilderness camp for girls ages 7–17 designed to help them grow spiritually, socially, and personally. Girls can step away from screens and constant expectations and into a Christ-centered community where they are truly known and encouraged. Days are filled with outdoor challenge and discovery, while evenings gather around campfires, Scripture, and cabin conversations that matter. Girls return home more confident, more independent, and more grounded in their faith.

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Refuge Place Brunswick Church Mission Partner

The Refuge Place is a program that 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.

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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

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.

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.

Jonathan and Sarah (Kinetix Global)

(Information withheld due to sensitive working areas)

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