At Covenant, we long to see Christ’s Kingdom advance in our community, our nation, and throughout the world. The gospel compels us to serve others in both word and deed through local service projects, regional and global missions, and short-term trips. We provide prayer and financial support for ministries and missionaries near and far through the Presbyterian Church in America’s agencies Mission to the World and Missions to North America, as well as a postsecondary outreach through Reformed University Fellowship. Below you will see some of the work we support.
ON MISSION
Area Relief Ministries (ARM) is a faith-based non-profit organization that seeks to strengthen our community by alleviating suffering, promoting dignity, and fostering hope with those in need as an ongoing expression of the ministry of Jesus Christ. ARM has been helping low-to-moderate income individuals and families in Jackson for more than 30 years.
Birthchoice is a pregnancy resource center with locations in Jackson and Gibson County. Their mission is “to extend Christ-like love in a compassionate and responsive manner that values the family and empowers women and their partners to choose life.
Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA) is a Christian nonprofit organization that feeds, clothes, and trains people in need by combining life-changing resources from area churches, businesses, and individuals to show Christ’s love in action every day of the year. Their vision is to meet needs in our community and empower individuals to prepare for the future.
Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. Since 1993 more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have received shoe boxes filled with simple gifts such as school supplies, toiletries, toys, and clothing. But the best gift is that the boxes provide an opening for team members to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Children are offered booklets in their own language and an opportunity to participate in a 12-Bible-lesson follow-up program, “The Greatest Journey.” Covenant hosts a box packing party each year to reach children around the world through Operation Christmas Child.
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) is a Bible-centered organization composed of born-again believers whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living. CEF has been active in Jackson for many years. Covenant sponsors and staffs a Good News Club in nearby Thelma Barker Elementary School each Wednesday afternoon. In addition, 5-Day Clubs, Christian Youth In Action, and Party Clubs have been the predominant vehicles used to evangelize children in our area.
Crown Classical is a hybrid educational program for homeschool students in West Tennessee. Founded in 2022, it provides tutorial classes and enrichment activities shaped by the principles of classical education. Crown Classical seeks to foster creativity, joy in learning, and lifelong growth in students. The group meets regularly at Covenant Presbyterian Church, where families come together to learn, encourage one another, and build community.
Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) trains African physicians as surgeons and related specialists to care for the poor and the sick. PAACS also disciples these trainees to share the love of Christ with their patients to bring hope to those who are suffering. Members of Covenant Church, Tim and Laura Love and their children Sam, Pip, and Ruthie live in Ethiopia, and Tim serves there as a teaching surgeon at the Soddo Christian Hospital with PAACS.
The Scarlet Rope Project provides a holistic individual care plan for each woman in the program, using trauma-informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, empowerment, and culture. Women of Covenant provide needed items monthly for everyday care, hygiene, and personal growth.
River of Life Outreach is a ministry that helps