Missions
Disciple-Making—Outside Our WallsFrom our neighborhood to the other side of the world, we want Christ to be treasured.
Where We Make Disciples
The desire to make disciples of all nations runs deep into the heart of Sylvania Church. In an effort to mimic the commission Jesus gave in Acts 1:8, Sylvania Church is actively engaged in missions efforts locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. Interested in partnering with us to make disciples? Talk with us.
Locally
Local missions at Sylvania includes an array of efforts right here in our own community.
Regionally
We’re involved in regional disciple-making outside the city of Tyler.
Nationally
Explore our national missions efforts, which range from church-planting support to mission trips.
Globally
Every year, a number of Sylvania members engage in global missions efforts that range from pastor & worship leader training to evangelism & service ministry.
Local Missions
Some of the ministries with which we’re engaged here in Tyler.
Boys' Home
Local outreach to orphans/wards of the state
RUF
Reformed University Fellowship is a theologically-rich college ministry at UT Tyler.
BSM
The Baptist Student Ministry has for decades been making disciples at TJC and UT Tyler.
Food Pantry
Local outreach of Sylvania Church to provide food for those in need
Smith County Baptist Association
Our local Baptist association of churches who affirm the 2000 Baptist Faith & Message
Regional Missions
Some of the ministries with which we’re engaged just outside of Tyler.
Living Alternatives
It’s a pro-life ministry that encourages adoption as an alternative to abortion.
SBTC Cooperative Program
Our Texas Baptist affiliation through which we support seminaries, orphans, and more.
National Missions
Some of the ministries with which we’re engaged across the country.
SBTC Cooperative Program
Our Texas Baptist affiliation through which we support national missions efforts.
Student Life Mission Camp
Every year, our students participate in missions efforts that include both serving & evangelism.
Global Missions
Some of the ministries with which we’re engaged around the world.
Bible Training Centre for Pastors
An organization that produces the material used for training in foreign countries
Jesus Film (Cru)
Film used to share the gospel in extensive national and international settings.
Samaritan's Purse
Famine relief for children
New Harvest Missions
Famine relief for children
Asian Partners
Training and church planting in Asia, with a specific focus on reaching India.
Middle East Ministry
Name and specifics left unprinted for security purposes) (Aid and support to the persecuted church in the most closed-off regions of the Middle East.
United World Mission
A ministry focused on church planting that allows Sylvania the opportunity to have on the field access to over a dozen countries in Europe
Caribbean Music Foundation
Training music leaders for the church in the Caribbean
Smith County Baptist Association
Our local Baptist association of churches who affirm the 2000 Baptist Faith & Message
To Every Tribe
An effort to plant churches among unreached peoples.
Effects of Grace
A missions organization that helps equip and encourage foregin pastors.
Want to Partner With Us? Let’s Talk.
We do (and always will) need more help making disciples, so get in touch if you’d like to learn more.
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