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Alexander Christian Foundation

The Alexander Christian Foundation of Florida began in 1989 for the purpose of providing scholarships to young people from Christian Churches in Florida to train for a ministry vocation. Applications for scholarships are available through the church, but must be submitted by February 1. Since its inception the A.C.F. has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships.  $.60 of each dollar given is placed in endowment to fund future scholarships, $.40 of each dollar given goes to scholarships awarded in the year given.  First Christian has supplied three $10,000 endowments:  The Elaine Heath, Jean Canada, and First Christian endowments.

American Indian Christian Mission--Show Low, AZ

This mission was founded in 1969 out of concern for the spiritual needs of Native American people.  At that time, Vacation Bible Schools were held on the Navajo and Hopi reservations in the state of Arizona.  Hundreds of Navajo and Apache children have attended the American Indian Christian School since its start in 1985.  The needs of the Apache people are great and AICM is now in a position to make a significant impact on this area.  Native Americans have the highest teen suicide rate of any group in the country.  The mission is excited to begin reaching out to these youth with the saving message of the Gospel.

Website: www.aicm.org

Christ In Youth (CIY)

Christ in Youth exists to introduce students to a relationship with Jesus Christ, deepen their walk with Him, and prepare them to share their faith with others. Since 1968, CIY has offered programs and resources used around the world to draw thousands of students to Christ. Just imagine auditoriums packed with teenagers, worshipping and praising the Lord! That's what happens each year as CIY summer conferences and weekend events inspire junior and senior high students to trust their lives to Jesus. Through conventions, resources and mission trips, CIY assists those directly involved in shaping the lives of students around the world.

Christian Campus Fellowship

Christian Campus Fellowship offers many services and fellowship for students in the Central Florida area, particularly those students who attend the University of Central Florida. CCF strives to provide an outreach that is conducive to student life, and help students build healthy relationships with God and each other.  Jeff and Rachel (Chambers) Stalnaker lead this ministry.

Website: www.orlandoccf.com

Family Ministries of Florida (formerly Cookson Hills)-- Seffner, Florida

Family Ministries' primary objective is to provide a Christian home environment where children are afforded an opportunity to apply the principles of work, play and prayer into their everyday lives.  Family Ministries' includes two childcare houses, a resident director's house, and a shop/recreation building.  A building program has been approved to exapnd the Florida unit to provide homes and opportunity to learn about God for up to 30 more children.  The homes are designed to provide for 10 children and one married Christian couple (houseparents).  The family is made up od both boys and girls and the ages range from preschool to senior high school. 

Website: www.chfamilyministries.org

Florida Church Planters

Florida Church Planters is a statewide effort to plant high impact Christian churches in our state.  The most recent church plant has begun in Tallahassee.  Mark Michaels is the lead planter.  Church plants are in the works for Tampa, West Palm Beach, and Palm Coast.  Ross Pepper serves on the nine member board of directors.

Website: www.floridachurchplanters.org

International Disaster Emergency Services, Inc.

This organization was formed in 1973 to help victims of worldwide disasters. Any time there is a disaster, you can help by supporting IDES.  In 2005, $1,200 was sent to IDES for tsunami relief and $9,500 for hurricane Katrina relief. 

Website: www.ides.org

Lake Aurora Christian Assembly--Lake Wales, Florida; Bill Redmon, Director

Since 1947 the camp has many full weeks of summer youth programs in addition to several retreats throughout the year for various ages.  This camp is dependent upon the regular support of the churches of Central Florida for maintenance.  It has been found that Christian youth camps are the second best source of personnel to enter the full-time service for the Lord.

Web site: www.lakeaurora.org

Mission Services Association -- Knoxville, TN

Mission Services Association is dedicated to promoting missions. Through electronic services and print media, they ensure that missionaries are able to effectively communicate the story of their ministry progress and needs.  M.S.A publishes the magazine, HORIZONS, with news of missionaries.

Website: www.missionservices.org

UF Christian Campus Ministry--Gainsville, FL

Bob and Celeste Gailey have been with this Campus Ministry for a little over seven years. This is an exciting ministry developing programs to reach the students at the University of Florida. Throughout the week students can participate in gender based and/or co-ed small groups.  They can also develop their God given talents by serving on a Ministry team.  On Tuesday night the UFCCH family comes together for a "Meal and Message."  Two Friday nights a month UFCCH students host a "Hot Dog Outreach."  Each year UFCCH students join the short term mission teams to minister to the least of these in the country and around the world.

Website: www.UFCCH.com