rock city church mission trips

Choluteca, Honduras | June '24

June 1-9, 2024

Choluteca, Honduras | Oct. '24

Oct. 19-27, 2024

LA Dream Center, California | Sept. '24

Sept. 22-28, 2024

La Libertad + San Miguel, El Salvador | July '24

July 18-28, 2024

San Salvador, El Salvador | June '24

June 22-30, 2024

San Salvador, El Salvador | Sept./Oct. '24

Sept. 28 - Oct. 5, 2024

Uganda | May '24

May 1-12, 2024

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Bring the Hope of Jesus to the World

One of the most exciting aspects of Rock Church is the extraordinary work we are doing all around the world—outreach you can be a part of. It may be just the thing you’re looking for to make a difference in the lives of others and take you deeper with God. Being sent to make change will change you.

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This high-energy and fun-filled movement of Rock City equips middle school and high school students to invest in their relationships with Jesus, building life-giving friendships along the way.

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This monthly worship experience gathers students from all Rock City locations and is designed to inspire, encourage and challenge them. With live music, a powerful message and tons of outrageous fun, Youth Night is THE PLACE TO BE. 

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Rock City Church is on a mission to advance the kingdom of God by transforming both the natural and spiritual climates of our city, region, and the nations of the world.

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Transforming a region comes from transforming people back into the image and likeness of Christ. This happens by teaching them identity and empowering them to walk in the Spirit at all times. Through supernatural power and authority from heaven on earth and through the fullness of Christ living in us, we can fulfill the covenant promises of God through generational legacy and possessing the gates of cities and nations.

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The Rock has an active world missions program that supports many international ministries all over the globe. We strive to honor God in the mission field with two main objectives: 1)Support world missions that are actively training local and indigenous leaders in the nations to be effective ministers of the Gospel. 2)Support local missions programs in our country that are involved in serving their communities and training young leaders for the future of the church. Below, we've listed some of the missions that we support globally.

The Rock Church and World Outreach Center's missions program also includes short-term missions opportunities available to the congregation. Click the button to see how you can get involved.

International School of Ministry

​good shepherd ministries international (gsmi).

has created this Bible College curriculum with one main objective: to train laborers for the end-time harvest. Currently over 17,000 ISOM training schools can be found in 146 nations and in over 75 languages.

Hope Partners International

Hope centers are strategically situated within an area of great poverty..

Various services are provided—feeding programs, comprehensive education, vocational training, medical and dental care, and more. In all of this, the goal is always life transformation. Learn more about our Hope Centers and the life-changing work that God is doing at each one.

Mike Keyes Ministry

​mkmi endeavors to spread the full gospel of jesus christ throughout the world.

helping other ministers and ministries to do the same. Our Vision is threefold: 1. Reaching The Lost - MKMI's first objective is to reach the lost for Jesus, presenting the message of salvation to as many as possible within the bounderies of our God- given vision. 2. Teaching The Christians - MKMI's second objective is to teach the child of God, presenting both the milk and the meat from the Word of God. 3. Training The Ministers - MKMI's third objective is to train the ministers and Christian leaders, helping them to do what God has called them to do, effectively and fruitfully.

Mutual Faith Ministries

Mutual faith ministries has been involved in missionary tv broadcasting since 1985.

In recent years we have developed the Media division on the Mission Center operations. In order to effectively connect and communicate in developing nations around the world, Mutual Faith Ministries has established regional Mission Centers. A Mission Center is a facility with local national leadership and is a neutral place where pastors and leaders can connect and grow. These Mission Centers hosts conferences, seminars and LLI training.

Additional Missions

The rock church actively works with missionaries around the world..

Learn more about a few of the ministries that we've joined with.

• Kaleo International
• Latin American Assistance - Joe & Clara Pent - Costa Rica

PLEASE NOTE: IMMERSION Staff will be out of office Sept. 11-15. After submitting a form, use the link in your email to schedule a call for Sept. 18-22!

Service opportunities assigned to each community or program are not guaranteed to be part of every trip. Fill out an interest form to learn more.

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Christian Mission Trips

1 Week to 10 months — Your starting point to a life of love and service to others.

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Serve & Grow Together

Listen and learn as a welcome guest

Bring a group (1-2 weeks) or join a 1-10 month program, loving your neighbors across the country or around the world, meeting tangible needs and serving others.

Take part in simple yet profound service experiences

Give your time and resources to serve and be a humble picture of God’s love to others.

Encourage communities serving others full-time

Provide more than just labor or resources. Build up local people and ministries, and provide an infusion of life to leaders reaching out to their communities year-round.

Bring a group (1-2 weeks) or join a 1-10 month program, loving your neighbors across thecountry or around the world by meeting tangible needs and serving others.

Take part in simple yet profound service experiences

Encourage faith communities serving others full-time

EM's Approach to Missions

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EM has ministry partners in over 25 communities, so whether you are looking for domestic or international mission trips, we would love to help you find a place to serve.

EM’s Summer Ministry Internship!

An incredible opportunity for young adults looking for hands-on experience in mission work, ministry, and Christian non-profit work. View Internship Details

An incredible opportunity for young adults looking for hands-on experience in ministry, missions, and non-profit work. View Details

Helpful Missions Resources

After leading thousands of Christian missionary trips, we have plenty of encouraging stories and advice for future volunteers. We hope these resources make your experience serving less stressful and more meaningful.

You must have a group size of at least 6 members to join this trip. Please view the Small Team trips or call our Servicing Department for more options at 888-475-6414 .

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Missions Trip

How much of a difference can a week make more than you think we partner with several organizations to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. together, we are making a lasting impact in the communities we serve.  the rock world outreach team exists to support missionaries and ministries that reflect our goals and values., we are committed to educating, equipping, and mobilizing the body for local and global ministry., saying yes to missions won’t just change others — it’ll change you, too. mission trips transform the people who go as much as they help the people we serve. seeing god work around the world will expand your understanding of who he is, how much he loves you, and the power of the gospel..

In  Acts 1 , Jesus tells the disciples they will receive power from the Holy Spirit, and they will be His witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth. We believe the same is true today. We are not just called to reach our neighbors, our city, and our state. We are called to reach the entire world.

God’s promises of salvation, freedom, purpose, and family are for everyone. The Rock partners with many missions organizations giving us the opportunity to share those promises with people throughout the world.

Partnering with these organizations allows us to meet physical and spiritual needs in a way that continues after our teams come home. As we work together, we begin to see the great commission happening before our eyes.

The Rock World Outreach Teams have seen thousands of people ask Jesus into their lives as we invest in churches and communities around the world.

Mission Trips

2024 and 2025 mission trips.

Mission Discovery makes it easy to serve others all around the world. Whether you’re looking for a mission trip with your church, school, a family, or alone as an individual, there are many ways to live out your faith on the mission field. If you want more information about serving, see the trips we offer below.

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Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

The last statement made by Christ on earth is known as the Great Commission. It’s a call to all who follow Christ to share with others how a relationship with Jesus has changed their lives. We seek to accomplish this not only through sharing with our neighbors, co-workers and friends, but by also engaging with the world as a whole.

On a frequent basis, The Rock Church sends teams of people around the world to share the Gospel. We’ve traveled to places like Honduras, Italy, Poland, Mexico, Romania and Germany. We’ve also sent teams to cities within the United States as well as doing local missionary work with Mission To The City (MTTC), PRC, and the Rescue Mission. With each venture we seek to support the work of other Christians in the locations we travel to, and open doors for the Gospel to be heard by people who may never have heard the name of Jesus. Additionally, The Rock Church partners with other M28 Churches to support church-planting endeavors in the throughout the United States and around the world.

Mission trips like these are one of the central values of The Rock Church, not only because Jesus instructed us to do so, but because The Rock Church is in Utah as a result of a church-planting team that moved here in 1999. We know that hearts have been rescued, lives changed and families restored as a result of the faithfulness of a few to follow Christ’s call.

Sponsored Mission Trips

Our mission trips to Europe are focused on evangelistic concerts and street evangelism in the countries of Germany, Italy and Poland.

Learn more about Europe mission trips →

Our trips consist of serving our sister church in Danli, where we typically are conducting children’s ministry, assisting in their benevolence outreach to the needy, and helping complete their new ministry center.

Learn more about Honduras mission trips →

Romania and their people have been on our hearts and God has been using the Rock Church in mighty ways to serve these people. We are especially blessed to be able to work with the Roma (Gypsy) people and their children.

Learn more about Romania mission trips →

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Missions Interest

Date - September 24, 2023    Date End - October 8, 2023 Time - Location - Contact - Donnie Anthony

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Mexico, Puerto Rico or Rwanda in 2024?

Here are details about the upcoming short-term missions trips that mission city church will be taking over the next year..

Learn more about what Go!Missions looks like at Mission City /

Mexico Family Mission Trip

Mission: To assist churches in Acuña, Mexico in reaching their communities through building affordable housing for destitute families in the community and through children’s activities. Ages: 13 and up Dates: March 11-15 Location: Acuña Mexico Cost: $1100 (approximate cost) Submit your Interest /

Participants are selected through an interview process and are given the opportunity and training to raise funds through support letters. However, any funds not raised are the sole responsibility of the individual.

Puerto Rico Mission Trip

Mission: To assist church planters in the San Germán area through Kid’s Clubs and personal evangelism ministry. Ages: 16 and up (13 and up if accompanied by a parent or guardian) Dates: June 9-15 Location: San Germán, Puerto Rico Cost: $1200 (approximate cost, airfare prices are subject to change) Submit your Interest /

Rwanda Mission Trip

Mission: To establish a new church plant in Rwanda through personal evangelism and children’s ministry. Ages: 16 and up Dates: July 19-29 Location: Rwanda, Africa Cost: $3500 (approximate cost only, airfare prices are subject to change) Submit your Interest /

Brownsville Mission

Student Mission Trip to Brownsville

Share Jesus Class

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Amazon Mission Trip

Amazon Mission Trip for Students

Grace City OUTREACH exists to lead our CITY and our WORLD into a life-transforming relationship with JESUS CHRIST .

We love our city and our world through relationships. We are intentional about who we partner with as we serve compassionately and consistently in order to restore individuals and ourselves into right relationship with God, others, creation, and self.

Saturday Serves are our opportunity to consistently come alongside our local partners and serve our city. Saturday Serves meet once a month on the second Saturday of every month at many of our local partners.

Sign up for a Serve location at our upcoming Saturday Serve today!

OUR PARTNERS

Dream Center of Lakeland Fellowship of Christian Athletes Florida Southern College Gospel, Inc. KidsPACK Lakeland Highland Middle School Lakeland High School Lighthouse Ministries One More Child Options for Women Parker Street Ministries Repurpose Art Studio Salvation Army Southwest Middle School Take Heart Talbot House The Laundry Project VISTE Lakeland 

The Mission, Inc. — Mexico Instituto El Rey — Honduras Mission of Hope — Dominican Republic Overland Missions — Zambia Be The Bridge A21 Campaign Misisons.Me Kingdom Home Equal Justice Initiative Association of Related Churches Tori & Alix Rasmussen — Tanzania Convoy of Hope Compassion International World Compassion Freedom House — Alaska

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Lighthouse Ministries
• Parker Street Ministries
• One More Child
• Gospel, Inc.
• Southwest Middle School
• Repurpose Art Studio
• Dream Center of Lakeland
• The Laundry Project
• VISTE Lakeland
• Lakeland High School
• Florida Southern College
• Lakeland Highland Middle School
• Options for Women
• Salvation Army
• Talbot House
• The Mission, Inc. —  Mexico
• Instituto El Rey —  Honduras
• Mission of Hope —  Dominican Republic
• Overland Missions —  Zambia
• Be The Bridge
• A21 Campaign
• Misisons.Me
• Kingdom Home
• Equal Justice Initiative
• Association of Related Churches
• Tori & Alix Rasmussen —  Tanzania
• Convoy of Hope
• International
• World Compassion
• Freedom House —  Alaska

52 LOCAL AND GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS SERVED IN 2022

$1,300,000+ ALL TIME GIVEN AWAY

IN 2022, WE GAVE AWAY $270,160

17,373 HOURS VOLUNTEERED IN 2022

Serve Day is our opportunity as a church to go out into our city as the hands and feet of Jesus and serve our community. On Serve Day, our church partners with our local partners in Polk County to come alongside the visions God has placed in the hearts of our partners and help where they need us! Serve Day happens once a year in August, and there are so many different serving opportunities for you and the whole family to be a part of! There are currently over 20 different Serve Locations for Serve Day 2023, with all kinds of different serving opportunities. From beautification projects, to serving our local schools, to serving the homeless , there’s a place for YOU at Serve Day!

Sign up at the link below for Serve Day 2023 on August 12 from 8:30AM – 12:ooPM!

Our Grace City Missions aid our global partners by participating in short-term mission trips. Our church sends out trips every year in the Spring and Summer both internationally and domestically, including Alaska, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Africa, and more! Our teams serve in many different ways in so many different places, so there’s a Grace City Mission Trip for you! 

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Rock Bridge Missions

Praying. Giving. Going. Planting.

This is how we make disciples.

Mission trips.

We provide opportunities to serve, be generous, and share Jesus to the ends of the Earth.

Partnerships

We partner with like-minded churches and ministries to meet needs and reach new people with the gospel.

Missionaries

We send missionaries to support ministries and start churches.

Upcoming Mission Trips

Nicaragua (1st trip), florida lighthouse retreat, puerto rico (students), nicaragua (2nd trip), learn about our hope local missions.

You don't have to go across the world to make a difference. Through our HOPE initiatives, we are active in the communities that we live in every month in many different ways.

Make a difference in your own community. Discover opportunities to use your gifts and serve with passion.

    ABOUT GRACE CITY   

Our mission.

Grace City exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in both word and action to all people; introducing unbelievers to the eternal salvation of God while holistically developing believers to become mature Christians.  

Ours is a world where lives are restored through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, minds are renewed through the Word of God, and underserved communities are rebuilt to the glory of God.

HOW CHANGE HAPPENS

7 things you should know about us.

We are a Christ-Centered, Bible-Based, and Holy Spirit-Empowered non-denominational and multi-generational congregation with local and international service commitments endeavoring to please God in our worship, discipleship, fellowship, and stewardship.

We believe in the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to embolden our witness, guide us in our relationships, reveal truth, and ultimately transform our lives.

We are a church that “feels” deeply, “thinks” critically, and “acts” intentionally to follow the teaching of Christ in service to the poor, working for justice for the oppressed, and sharing the love of Jesus to all we meet.  We believe that worship requires that we Love Mercy, Do Justice, and Walk Humbly with our God. 

We are one church with locations in three cities, in a two-state area and local commitment of the Quad Cities Region.

We are a convergence of Millennials, Generation X’ers, and Baby Boomers wearing everything from suits, slacks, sport coats and dresses to jeans, khakis, sweaters, and sneakers. 

We enjoy the expression of the gifts of music, dance, spoken-word, poetry, and drama during worship services and welcome innovation and technology as tools in reaching people with a relevant Gospel and a changeless Christ communicated in various ways. 

We are non-denominational in Christian expression not because we do not value denominations but because we seek to enjoy the fellowship of those raised with Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, Charismatic, and Evangelical commitments of the past and now wish to be “one” with each other as we introduce new believers to the unity of Christ with Him as our focus.  In short, we appreciate the long history of Denominations and believe God called us to express His enduring love non-denominationally.

Our Rock Island location is the Grace City Cathedral (1925 5th Ave); a historical site built in 1880’s downtown Rock Island, IL.

Our Moline location is referred to as Grace City Center (2313 44th Street) located in the heart of city, just off of Avenue of Cities in Moline, IL.

Our Davenport, IA location is called Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope (downtown West Davenport); a 501(C)3 faith-based non-profit organization which provides free holistic services of domestic violence support groups, counseling, spiritual direction, music therapy, plant therapy, art therapy and bible study for women healing from domestic and sexual violence at no cost. 

     We would love to see you and meet you personally.     

OUR VISION TEAM

Senior Pastor:  Chief Servant Leader of the church, called and appointed by the Lord, possessing the chief accountability of governance for the Lord’s church in all spiritual and administrative matters.    

Associate Pastors:  Staffed Pastors, Licensed and Ordained operating in leadership with the responsibility of serving particular groups e.g. Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, Evangelism and Outreach, etc…), all appointed by the Senior Pastor and reporting to his/her office.  

Elders:  Licensed and Ordained staffed leadership or lay members who are called by God, appointed by the Senior Pastor to assist in the area of membership arbitration and service to the Body of Christ with wisdom, discretion, and knowledge of Scripture.    

Ministers:   Licensed but not Ordained ministers who have responded to the call to preach, actively engaged in developmental classes, and serving in the capacity of their gifts.  

Deacons:   Men and women who have been appointed by the Senior Pastor to assist in the overall care of the membership in the area of service.  Appointed after observation of Christian character and ordained to such office.  

Administration:   Staffed professionals having both Christian character and competence in their area of expertise. These positions range from Administration Manager, Administrators to Chief of Staff.  

Executive Council:  A collaboration of representatives from the above stated ministries and administration and others, which the pastors deemed necessary; the Senior Pastor appoints all members.  

Directors/Coordinators:  Laymen/women who have been appointed by the Senior Pastor to lead various ministries and outreach endeavors.  Appointed after observation of Christian Character and have demonstrated gifting, passion, and commitment in the are a of service.

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