WHO WE ARE
My wife, Judy, and I are Compassion Ministry Catalysts serving through the North American Mission Board. We serve in compassion ministries at the Regional Education Center, organized in 2009 at the intersection of Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky—only 45 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains. Our ministry's go is to share the love of Jesus. We strive to educate, elevate, and evangelize the people of our region. We coordinate the distribution of food and resources to the areas of greatest need through churches, ministry centers, and community organizations. We rely on individual and group donations to support our ministry.
ABOUT OUR MINISTRY
Regional Education Center Ministries (REC), located at 140 Main Street in New Tazewell, TN, offers community education classes, job skills training, Learn to Buy and Sell on the Internet, Basic Computer Skills, Intro to Computer Coding, and 3D printing.
R.E.C.M. is an affiliate site for the North American Mission Board (NAMB) SEND RELIEF, and we provide resources such as water, food, and household items to help struggling communities in response to natural disasters, Christmas backpacks for children, Hot Meal Ministry, and Rural Medical Clinics. Our goal is to connect those in need with caring individuals in Jesus' name.
R.E.C. is a non-profit, compassion ministry organization, purposing to bring hope to people living in rural Appalachia.
R.E.C. partners with churches to strengthen their small communities. We help the church become a spiritually based serving center for the benefit of the community.
Educate, Elevate and Evangelize
FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES
As these principles are implemented in rural communities, we see powerful things begin to happen.
Needs are met, hope replaces despair and the light of Christ shines brightly.
CHURCH SERVE
Moving outside the four walls of the church and following Christ’s example of serving others.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Conducting needs assessment to determine services needed
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS
Getting to know community leaders, business owners, law enforcement, firefighters, school administrators, and other community influencers.
“The Son of Man came not to be served,
but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many.”
- Mark 10:45
WHO WE ARE
For over thirty years, my wife Judy and I have devoted our lives to pastoral ministry. Even after retirement, we continued to follow our passion and founded "The Regional Education Center Ministries" (R.E.C.) in Tazewell, TN, in 2009. Our extensive experience in education has enabled us to impact our mission profoundly. In 2015, the North American Mission Board commissioned us as missionaries. Today, we serve as Compassion Ministry Catalysts in the Appalachian Region of TN, VA, and KY, using our professional education skills and experience to prepare us for this chapter in ministry.
Our unwavering support system, local churches, and individual partners have made our ministry possible. Their support, along with their prayers and encouragement, has been invaluable.
At R.E.C. Ministries, we are passionate about sharing the love of Christ and making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Through community education classes, computer classes, disaster relief resources, and food pantries, we strive to educate, elevate, and evangelize the people in our region. We believe that by sharing Christ's love, we can inspire positive change and bring hope to those who need it the most.
Our amazing volunteers work tirelessly with us and have made it possible to serve our region with passion. We are committed to continuing this journey and serving our community with the same devotion and enthusiasm. We give all the glory to God.
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