Mission – Sharing God's Love Near and Far

At South Kent Community Church, we believe that mission is part of everyday life. Jesus calls us to share His love and make a difference wherever He has placed us — in our homes, workplaces, schools, neighbourhoods and communities, as well as across the world.

Mission isn't just about travelling overseas or being involved in organised projects. It's about living out our faith, building relationships, sharing the good news of Jesus and showing His love in practical ways.

As a church family, we seek to encourage and support one another in this calling, while also partnering with people and organisations who are making a difference both locally and internationally.

Mission in Everyday Life

We believe every follower of Jesus has a part to play in God's mission.

Whether it's showing kindness to a neighbour, supporting a colleague, praying with a friend, sharing our faith or responding to someone in need, there are opportunities to reflect God's love in the ordinary moments of life.

We want to be a church that encourages people to recognise these opportunities and live out their faith wherever they are, not just when we're gathered together on a Sunday.

Mission in Our Local Community

We love being part of our local community and believe that demonstrating God's love through practical care, friendship and support is an important part of our calling.

Through SKCC's own community activities, including Drop In, Little Treasures, CAP Folkestone, The Gate and other ministries, we seek to build relationships, offer support and create places where people feel welcomed and valued.

We also support and maintain connections with a number of organisations and ministries whose work reaches into our local communities and beyond, including:

Mission Across the World

SKCC has a long history of involvement in overseas mission, and we continue to maintain relationships with people and organisations serving in different parts of the world.

Through prayer, financial giving, encouragement and opportunities to take part in mission visits, we seek to support those sharing God's love and making a difference in their communities.

Mozambique – Heather Pritchard

Heather is a member of our SKCC church family who has been serving in Mozambique for many years. She is based at Kedesh Santuario, a home providing care and support for vulnerable boys, including those who have experienced life on the streets or have lost their families.

Heather has a real heart for the boys in her care and for the wider community, offering practical help, encouragement and love to those facing difficult circumstances.

SKCC is privileged to support Heather financially and through prayer, and we value the opportunity to share in her journey as she serves God and the people of Mozambique.

Find out more about Heather's work in Mozambique

Rwanda – Tom and Ritah MacGregor

Tom and Ritah are part of our SKCC church family and live in Rwanda, where they share a passion for seeing local people and communities flourish.

Tom founded Azizi Life, an organisation that supports Rwandan artisans by helping them develop their businesses and find markets for their beautiful, handcrafted products. Through this work, he seeks to create opportunities, strengthen livelihoods and make a lasting difference in local communities.

Ritah runs Toddle Care, a business creating educational toys that encourage children to learn through play, developing their creativity, imagination and practical skills.

We love hearing how Tom and Ritah are making a difference in Rwanda and value the opportunity to support and encourage them through prayer and friendship.

Find out more about Tom and Ritah's work in Rwanda

Burkina Faso – Supporting Education

SKCC has a longstanding connection with Burkina Faso through our involvement with Aid to Burkina and a school which members of our church family helped to build.

Our commitment has continued beyond the original building project, and we provide ongoing financial support to help sustain the school and the educational opportunities it offers to local children.

We are thankful for the opportunity to make a lasting difference through practical support, giving and prayer.

Amor Europe

SKCC has a particularly close relationship with Amor Europe, a Christian charity founded by John Fudge, a member of our church family.

Through this connection, we have opportunities to support and participate in mission initiatives, bringing people together to serve communities, build relationships and demonstrate God's love in practical ways.

Our relationship with Amor Europe reflects our desire to encourage people to put their faith into action and respond to opportunities to serve beyond their own communities.

Other Mission Connections

Alongside these partnerships, SKCC continues to provide financial support for Christian mission work in Romania, a country with which we have enjoyed longstanding relationships through many years of mission visits and involvement.

We also maintain connections with people serving in other parts of the world, including places where, for security reasons, we are unable to share details publicly. Although their work may not be visible on our website, they remain a valued part of our wider mission family and are supported through prayer and encouragement.

Our Mission Heritage

Mission has been part of SKCC's story for many years.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Cyril Coombs, one of the founding leaders of the church, served on the board of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), visiting and encouraging MAF families serving in Africa.

Around this time, the church received a prophetic word that "many would come from near and from far." Over the years, we have seen people from many nations become part of our church family, enriching our lives and broadening our understanding of God's heart for the world.

In the early 1990s, under the leadership of Johnny Dyer, the church's involvement in short-term overseas mission began to grow.

Since then, many people from SKCC have travelled to countries including Romania, China, DR Congo, the Czech Republic, Kenya, Rwanda and Spain. Romania has been a particularly significant part of our history, Julie Oliver was involved in leading teams over many years with more than 150 people from SKCC involved in visits. These visits helped establish relationships that continue today, with SKCC still supporting mission work financially in Romania.

Others have served overseas for longer periods, building relationships and supporting communities through a variety of Christian ministries.

These experiences have shaped us as a church, reminding us that God's Kingdom is far bigger than our own community and that we all have something to give and something to learn.

We All Have a Part to Play

One of the things we've discovered over the years is that mission changes us as well as those we seek to serve.

Whether we're reaching out to someone in our own street, volunteering in the local community, supporting a ministry through prayer or giving, or joining a team travelling overseas, each of us can play a part.

We believe God calls us to be His hands and feet in the world, sharing the love of Jesus through our words, actions and relationships.

Mission isn't just somewhere we go. It's how we live, wherever God has placed us.

If you'd like to find out more about our mission connections or opportunities to get involved, please contact the church office.

Follow the following links for more information:-

Amor Europe

Burkina Faso

Heather (Mozambique)

Tom (Rwanda)

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