Sharing the Gospel in Uganda. Haiti. Guatemala. Los Angeles. Baltimore. India. Wisconsin. North Africa. Greece.

We believe God has called us to take the gospel across the street and around the world. This compels us to have strategica partners and projects in our city, our state, our country, and to the ends of the earth! With our giving, we support the national and worldwide efforts of the Southern Baptist Convention, the Alabama Baptist State Convention, the North Jefferson Baptist Association, and other trusted ministries and partners.

In addition to our giving, we provide numerous opportunities throughout the year for our church family to serve locally and globally. Below, you’ll find helpful resources, an overview of our partners, and a list of upcoming mission projects. Interested in going on a trip? Click the button below, fill out the form!

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Resources

Raising Support For Mission Trips

There are two ways you can invite your friends and family to support you on a mission project.

  1. Prayer: ask and encourage others to pray for you and your team in preparation for the trip, while you’re there, and for the days following.

  2. Finances: You can utilize social media, letters, and our unique trip online giving pages to raise support. We provide you with many different tools and resources to do this. Your trip leader can walk with you in this process.

Reach out to nancyc@gfbc.org for any questions.

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GFBC Mission Partners

 

  • Alabama Baptist Children's Home

  • ALCAP

  • Brazil - Lauren Stovall

  • Cornfield - Randy Therio

  • Covenant Rescue

  • Discovery Clubs

  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes

  • The Foundry

  • Four Corners - Mary Kathryn Brake

  • Gideons

  • Greece - Chris & Gretchen Brown

  • Haiti - Elise Cadet

  • India - James & Moite Lalrobul

  • International Mission Board

  • Israel - Ayman Lolas

  • Jimmie Hale Mission

 

  • Just Keep Smiling

  • Lifeline/Adoption Care

  • Lydia Project - Greece

  • Miracle League

  • Mission Dignity

  • Nicaragua - Loyd & Alma Miguel

  • North Africa - Bobby & Tammie Greer

  • North American Mission Board

  • Sav-A-Life

  • South African Crusade for Christ

  • Teen Challenge

  • The WellHouse

  • Uganda - Hatiika Namylo

  • Vancouver - Christian Rowland

  • Send Relief

North American Mission Board

Each year, in cooperation with the North American Mission Board and Builders for Christ, GFBC sends a team on an evangelism/construction mission trip. * Dates and Costs are subject to change.

2025-2026 Dates

Jackson, Mississippi

Dates: November 7-9, 2025
Cost: $100

This mission opportunity is open to all 6th-12th grade guys! This team of students will partner with a local church in Jackson to love and serve the city. To sign your child up, click the button below!

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Los Angeles

Dates: Spring Break 2026
Cost: $1500

For Spring Break, the student ministry we will be taking a group of 6th-12th graders to Los Angeles, California to partner with The Abiding Church. This trip will be full of prayer and evangelism, moments to serve and love the city, and to encourage this local church body in LA. A deposit of $100 is due by November 19th to secure your spot. Email sydneye@gfbc.org to sign up for the trip and make a payment!

New Jersey

Dates: April 29-May 3, 2026
Cost: $1500

In May of 2026, we have the opportunity of hosting a young adult conference in New Jersey, a short drive from New York City. We’ll be partnering with Dr. Steve Lee, Director of North Jersey Network. Our team will serve multiple churches, and seek to encourage young adults in the New Jersey area.

Jackson, Tennessee

Dates: May 1-3
Estimated Cost: $100

This mission opportunity is open to all 6th-12th grade girls! This team of students will partner with a local church in Jackson to love and serve the city. Reach out to the student ministry for more info!

TBD

Dates: June 2026
Cost: TBD

For nearly 40 years, GFBC has partnered with Builders for Christ. In 2026, we’re excited to send another team to help construct, renovate, and expand the gathering place of a local congregation. Whether you have construction experience or not, we’d love for you to join!

As soon as Builders for Christ releases the 2026 destination, we’ll have it posted here. For all other questions, please contact philj@gfbc.org.

 
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Across the street. Around the world.

*Dates & Costs are subject to change.

2026 Dates

 

North Africa

Estimated Dates: February 2026
Estimated Cost: $2500

The team will encourage our partners, spend time prayer walking, and host a basketball camp. Whether you love basketball or not, we’d love for you to consider this opportunity!

Uganda

Dates: March 7-14, 2026
Cost: $2500

This team will work alongside our IMB Missionaries, James and Sonya Herron, on the islands. Our focus will be seeds and tools. There will also be medical projects in Jinja.

Guatemala

Dates: March 21-28, 2026
Cost: $1500

For Spring Break, the student ministry we will be taking a group of 6th-12th graders to El Tahar in Guatemala to partner with Grace Ministries. We will be spending a lot of time building houses, doing construction and partnering with food banks. For more information, email sydneye@gfbc.org.

Uganda

Dates: May 22-30, 2026
Cost: $4000

The student ministry will be taking a group of high school students to Uganda to work with our missionary partner, Hatika. They will be doing food distribution, medical clinics, VBS, etc. A deposit of $100 is due by November 19th to secure your spot. Email Sydneye@gfbc.org to sign up for the trip and make a payment!

Vancouver

Dates: July 16-20, 2026
Estimated Cost: $1400

This team will work with Church planters, Christian and Laura Rowland to host a church retreat for their church, Newsong Community Church. The team will lead each service, provide a VBS for the kids, and oversee activities for the church throughout the stay. If you have a lot of energy and love working with kids, this is a great opportunity for you!

Guatemala (Hope of Life)

Dates: July 11-18, 2026
Estimated Cost: $1900

This team will work with Hope of Life conducting VBS & building a home in Antombran. Other projects include working at the baby rescue center, special needs home, orphanage and elderly home, as well as providing a meal at the dump.

For additional information email nancyc@gfbc.org.

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Greece

Dates: October 2026
Cost: $2500+

Over the past couple of years, we have formed a key partnership with a local church on the island of Agia Anna. Although the island draws tourists during the summer months, the community faces year-round challenges in accessing non-critical healthcare. Our team has been able to provide a vision clinic, opening up opportunities to share the gospel and point people to Jesus. Whether you have a medical background or not, we’d love for you to join us in Greece!

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Jimmie Hale Mission

Since 1944, the Jimmie Hale Mission has been helping those caught in the grasp of homelessness to escape life on the street and become healthy members of the community. Once a month, men from GFBC visit the mission to host a service. Through worship, preaching, and fellowship, GFBC has an opportunity to encourage the residents of the mission.

Royal Pines

Royal Pines is an extension of the Jimmie Hale Mission, resting on 75 acres in Hayden, AL. The quiet, secluded environment provides a peaceful retreat from the distractions and influences of everyday life. This strategic location plays an integral role in helping clients focus on restoring their lives and building a future story with the help of certified counselors. They guide clients through recovery and life restoration programs focused on physical, mental, relational, vocational, and spiritual health.

Sober Living

Sober Living offers addiction recovery courses, transitional housing, spiritual education, and other addiction recovery support to residents living near Birmingham, AL.

Discovery Clubs

Discovery Clubs are after-school Bible clubs held in public elementary schools in Birmingham and the surrounding counties. Each club meets for one hour a week after school.

100 Oaks

The 100 Oaks ministry serves our local Spanish-speaking community through ESL, homework help for children, Bible studies, and special events throughout the year. Those who serve are not required to know Spanish.

Project Team

Throughout the year, our project team serves the community as special needs arise. These projects can range from wheel-chair ramps to painting projects, landscaping, and more.

Outreach Team

The outreach team serves at special events throughout the year, such as the Magnolia Festival, the Christmas Parade, the Fall Festival, and more. This team utilizes these opportunities to love and serve our community with the love of Christ.