02a. OUR MINISTRIES
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1. bethesda Outreach Ministries
We minister to the homeless, deportee and refugee in downtown Tijuana. It's an cooperative effort of 10+ churches from both Mexico and US side. We've been offering worship service, gospel preaching and teaching of words for 4 days a week ( Thursday to Sunday) continuously for the past 2 years and an half. Our emphasis is on the spiritual aspect of the ministry but we don't forget to provide relational care, prayer, counseling and other physical needs of people. We channel those who are willing to the shelters and drug rehab center.
2. C2c After school & Children Ministries
First and foremost, we utilize our time with the children to expose them to the truth of the Gospel. Namely, that we are all sinners and the only way to be saved is through the completed work of Jesus Christ which is a gift given to us by grace.
Second, we focus on teaching children from age 4-12 directly from the Word of God. It is key that the children not only hear about God, but that they know the truth directly from its source.
Finally, we work to model appropriate behavior and the motivations behind that behavior for each of the children. Kids, like us all, sin and that sin does not necessarily stop because they are at church on Sunday. Behavior change in and of itself is not sufficient. What is most important is a child’s heart being changed by God.
Second, we focus on teaching children from age 4-12 directly from the Word of God. It is key that the children not only hear about God, but that they know the truth directly from its source.
Finally, we work to model appropriate behavior and the motivations behind that behavior for each of the children. Kids, like us all, sin and that sin does not necessarily stop because they are at church on Sunday. Behavior change in and of itself is not sufficient. What is most important is a child’s heart being changed by God.
3. Berean BIBLE SCHOOL
Our vision is to share the message of salvation to unbelievers and help those with new to Christ take first steps in faith through structured Bible study and other effective methodology. Non-traditional in the way that the classes are given outside the wall of church and traditional Bible school but in neutral places like cafe, taqueria and house. The students will continue their Bible study in their respective church's Bible Institute, Bible College and Seminary. Teaching staff are drawn from American missionaries serving in Tijuana, students from local Seminaries and Pastors from local churches. Classes are given in Spanish, English and Korean. Upon completion of each track, a certificate of recognition is given to those who satisfactorily fulfilled the school educational requirement
4) Haitian Refugees Outreach Ministries
This church is for the Haitian refugees who arrived Tijuana after the 2010 earthquake traveling through Brazil and other South American countries in order to cross to EE.EE on asylum case.
Thousands of refugees decided (or could not) not to cross and make this city their new home instead. Its numbers hovers around 3,500 in Tijuana (1,500 in Mexicali) as of May 2017.
But their desire to praise and believe in God has not diminished at all and this Church is where its altar is located.
At first the worship service is outdoors but in July 2017, we are started ushering congregation to First Baptist Church in downtown Tijuana which recently started Haitian language service. Our focus therefore changed to doing outreach of Haitian refugees and integrate them to Baptist Church. Pastor Amos Alexandre, Haitian himself, pledged to work with us to bring their country men to Christ and help them grow in faith.
5) ICBT - Baja Campus/RtC Servant-Leader School
The International College of Bible Theology ("ICBT" in abbreviation") is an non-profit Christian educational organization organizated in the state of Missiouri, US
The director of ICBT - Baja Campus is Pastor Raul Ortega and the school is located in Colonia Rubis inside the La Puerta Pentecostal Church ( Pastor Noel Carrasco)
ICBT is a member of "Accrediting Commision International for School, College,and Theological Seminaries" in the U.S.
While ICBT teaches the truful Christian doctrine and theology, RtC Servant-Leader School is engaged in teaching leadership and administrative skills to become a successful ministry leader.
6. Sobremesa DINE-OUT FELLOWSHIP ministries
It’s a vital ministry that will focus on soft and subtle approach to evangelism for non-believers and transformation and spiritual growth for believers. We will engage in the simple activity of sharing a meal together. Once a week groups of 2-6 people will sit and share a meal in a café , restaurant or outdoor venue. A group consists of “a mentor” who will lead the meal session and invited “guests”
7) Rock Church Microsites Ministries
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Microsites are mini campuses that meet on Sundays to connect in community, worship together, and watch the Rock Church ( www.sdrock.com) services live. There are currently 12 microsites throughout San Diego and 2 in Tijuana, one in Zona Norte and another in Tijuana Beach
Tijuana Beach Location - Sundays 10 am & 12 pm
Zona Norte Tijuana Location - Sundays 10 am & 12 pm
ENTIRE Collection of rtC family of Ministries below
Why So many different ministries you might be asking already ? ISn't like " a mile wide and AN inch deep " as saying goes ?
We are urban ministries and in downtown Tijuana the spiritual problems are more acute and pronounced.. We cannot turn our back to the more needy to tend only certain group of people. Then it's synergy issue.. Each ministry gets support from each of us internally and maximize the value of resources which are always scarce.
Each ministry is head only by a person who has calling for the particular ministry, heart wanting to resemble Jesus, practical experience , passion, leadership and social skills and drive. We strive not to loose focus on the quality of ministry and each soul we encounter does matter. Finally each ministry is part of family ministries of RtC but in terms of getting job done it runs autonomously subject to oversight, direction, advise and intercessory prayer of the overall leadership corps.
future ministries on the drawing board for 2018 & 2019
8) Psalm 69.33 Prison Ministry
9) Crossroad Business as Mission Ministries
10) Koinonia - Rtc Ministries
11) Communitas Crucis - Restaurant & Cafe Operation
12) BC Evangelism Initiative
13) BreakThru Intercessory Prayer Ministries
14) Rahab Ministries
15) Christian Counseling Ministries
16) Home Renovation Ministries
17) Sport Ministry
18) Youth Ministry
19) University Student Ministries
20) Media Ministry
21) More ministries to follow
17) Sport Ministry
18) Youth Ministry
19) University Student Ministries
20) Media Ministry
21) More ministries to follow