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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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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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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Rowan Harper with InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF)

The vision of NCF is to see nursing students and nurses come to know and follow Jesus. Nurses have a unique opportunity to impact countless patients each week through both their care and compassion. Yet the nursing profession is demanding, and many nurses are experiencing burnout and struggling to remain in healthcare. Nurses Christian Fellowship exists to encourage and support nurses, equipping them with the tools to care for themselves and others while keeping Jesus at the center. As Jesus cares for nurses, they are empowered to care for others and share His peace with the world.

His Table

Established in 1989, His Table provides a weekly dinner (Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm) to help meet the needs of the Troy community. His Table is a community meal hosted by Mark & Chris Strube and their expert team of chefs and servers. This dedicated team remained faithful to serve meals take-out style for over a year through the pandemic and has now opened up the Dining Room for guests to be able to enjoy both companionship and a hearty meal. His Table regularly serves 180-200 meals each week for a homemade dinner and dessert, prayer, fellowship and gospel encouragement. Founded in 1989 by Pastor Joe & Donna Flynn, His Table has been offering the hospitality of Heaven to Troy neighborhoods for over 35 years.

Troy Area United Ministries

In partnership with interfaith communities and others, Troy Area United Ministries provides a safe and just space for those in need, offering meals, HIV/AIDS services, furniture, education, spiritual counseling and advocacy.

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

 

 

 

Deacons – Community Outreach 

Caring deeply for our community when needs of many kinds arise 

Pastoral Care Outreach 

Visiting those in need at home or the hospital

 

 

Prayer Community

 This email-based group prays for prayer concerns and praises from the community and the world

Deacons – Thanksgiving Meals Ministry 

Providing complete meals to 100+ families for Thanksgiving  

 

Deacons – Christmas gift ministry 

Providing Christmas clothing gifts to many in need