Missions
We believe it is our God-given responsibility to start
and support churches here locally and abroad.
Missions is at the heart of Hillcrest Baptist Church. From our very beginning, we have been committed to sending the gospel to the nations and strengthening the work of local churches around the world. We take seriously the command of Jesus Christ to “go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).
Our vision is to see lives changed, churches planted, and the light of Christ shining in every corner of the earth. Whether it is here in El Paso, across the United States, or on foreign soil, we count it a privilege to partner with faithful missionaries and ministries who are carrying the good news of Jesus.
Missionaries Sent from Hillcrest
We are thankful for those whom God has called directly from Hillcrest to serve as missionaries around the world. These faithful servants are an extension of our church family, and we support them with our prayers, encouragement, and financial partnership.
Missionaries We Support
In addition to those sent out from our own congregation, Hillcrest has the joy of supporting dozens of missionaries serving in every region of the world. These men and women are faithfully proclaiming the gospel, discipling believers, and establishing local churches.
Africa
James Ruckman (Ghana) Eastside Baptist Church, Sioux Falls, SD James Wyatt (South Africa) Harvest Baptist Church, Larimore, ND George Hammet (South Africa) Lehigh Valley Baptist Church, Emmaus, PA Adam Rosenbalm (Ghana) Bibleway Missionary Baptist Church, Hamilton, OH Chad Hainline (South Sudan/Kenya) Southwest Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK Eustace Kariuki (Kenya) Eastland Baptist Church, Tulsa, OK Timothy Bundy (East Africa) Lancaster Baptist Church, Lancaster, CA
Asia
John Honeycutt (China) World In Need International Baptist Mission James Pranger (Russia) Cleveland Baptist Church, Brooklyn, OH Cameron Schmutzler (Mongolia) Southwest Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK Jack Parker (Japan) Faith Baptist Church, Olathe, KS Jonathan Burgett (Japan) Southwest Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK Joel Travis (Asia) First Baptist Church, Englewood, CO Dustin Williams (Japan) Shady Grove Baptist Church, Bossier City, LA
Australia / Pacific Islands
David Bruce Carr (Australia) Calvary Baptist Church, Knob Noster, MO Mike Meredith (Australia) Berean Baptist Church, Springfield, MO Coleman Gabbard (New Zealand) Fellowship Baptist Church, Liberal, KS Paul LeClercq (Guam) Victory Baptist Church, Benton, AR Stephen Trimble (Philippines) Southwest Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK John Lande (Sri Lanka) Southwest Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK Richard Crotts III (Papua New Guinea) Shawnee Missions Baptist Temple, Shawnee, KS Louis Turk (Indonesia) Maranatha Baptist Church, Bethany, OK Butch Schrope (Australia) Berean Baptist Church, Springfield, MO Sam Hutchens (New Zealand) Lancaster Baptist Church, Lancaster, CA Matthew Furan (Saipan) Bethel Baptist Church, Spanaway, WA
Europe
Kent Gossemeyer (England) Beth Haven Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK Wayne Grissom (England) Beth Haven Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK Shane Dice (England) Beth Haven Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK Mark Priem (Ukraine) Twin Ports Baptist Church, Superior, WI Joshua Stokes (Spain) Shady Acres Baptist Church, Tomball, TX Gene McKinley (Ireland) Landmark Baptist Church, Carlsbad, NM Kolin Hendrix (England) Bethany Baptist Church, Lubbock, TX Jürgen Notz (Germany) Villa Baptist Church, Indianapolis, IN Clifford Keister (Italy) Beth Haven Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK Brian Johnson (Lithuania) LaMarsh Baptist Church, Mapleton, IL Kirk King (Albania) Berean Baptist Church, Springfield, MO
North America
Robert Creech (Panama) Mission Blvd. Baptist Church, Fayetteville, AR Aaron Nelson (Navajo) Ganado Baptist Church, Ganado, AZ Bruce Martin (Honduras) Metropolitan Baptist Church, Fort Worth, TX Alvin Roberts (Bible Printing) B.E.A.M.S. Steven Harris (Mexico) Cozadale Baptist Temple, Gosshen, OH Larry Harrison (Canada) Berean Baptist Church, Springfield, MO Dave Brauer (Canada) Bible Baptist Church, Grand Forks, ND Steve Miller (Mexico) Immanuel Baptist Church, Decatur, TX Chris Lanier (Mexico) MBC World Missions, Madison, AL Steve Zeinner (Bearing Precious Seed) Plantation Baptist Church, Plantation, FL Nelson Door (Mexico) The Sower’s Rodney Johnson (Haitians in Florida) Saline Baptist Church, Somerset, KY Matthew Holtsoi (Navajo) First Navajo Baptist Church, Crownpoint, NM Rex Cobb (Bible Translators) Bible Baptist Church, Bowie, TX Josiah Jones (Mexico) Fellowship Baptist Church, Bearden, AR Dheidrick Hobbs (Navajo) Strong Hold Baptist Church, Ganado, AZ Charlie Powell (Mexico) Harvest Baptist Church, Santa Fe, NM Apache Creek Deaf and Youth Ranch Faith Baptist Church, Ferndale, WA North Hills Baptist Church, San Marcos, CA Hopeway Baptist Church, Raton, NM Forest Hills Baptist Church, Rockville, MD Solid Rock Baptist Church, Grand Island, NE Rocky Mountain Bible Baptist Church, Boulder, CO Baltimore Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD Liberty Baptist Church, Poplar, MO City Light Baptist Church, Irvine, CA Iglesia Bautista Nuevo Horizonte, Horizon City, TX Sun City Baptist Church, El Paso, TX
South America
Lohen Gonzalez (Chile) Bayou Drive Baptist Church, Alvin, TX Tom Brewer (Brazil) Southwest Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK David Lott (Peru) Faith Baptist Church, Temple, TX Hector Garcia (South America) Westgate Baptist Church, Tampa, FL Jonathan Lott (Peru) Faith Baptist Church, Temple, TX David Merlo (Argentina) Southwest Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK Sam Rogers (Brazil) Twin Ports Baptist Church, Superior, WI Mike Schmidt (Brazil) South Knollwood Baptist Church, Topeka, KS
Encourage our Hillcrest Missionaries
Our missionaries often face challenges and hardships as they serve far from home. One of the greatest blessings you can offer them is prayer and encouragement. Take a moment to write a note of encouragement, ask a question, or share how you are praying for them—we’ll make sure it gets to the missionary you choose.
At Hillcrest Baptist Church, missions is not just something we support—it is who we are. Every member has a part in the Great Commission through praying, giving, and going. Join us as we continue to send the gospel to the nations until every tribe and tongue has heard the good news of Jesus Christ.