Taking the Good News of Jesus to Franklin County, Virginia, our nation, and the world.

If you’ve been around Franklin Heights Church for any length of time, you already know that missions is an integral part of who we are. That’s because our church was begun as a mission effort. We’re committed to an Acts 1:8 strategy—we believe that God has called and purposed us to reach our communities, our county, our nation, and our world, and we won’t settle for anything less!

With many local opportunities offered to serve and engage our church and community, as well as national and international efforts that impact and affect our world, we encourage you to step out in faith and be on mission with God!

Loving North America

Each year our church provides mission opportunities with a variety of focuses here in Virginia, as well as across the United States and her territories. Prayerfully consider taking a step of faith to share the Good News at one of these locations. Check out this year’s scheduled trips; if you have specific questions, please contact the leader who is coordinating the trip.

 

SEND RELIEF MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
DEMO AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ALONGSIDE CHURCH PLANTS
Age: 18+
Dates: Saturday, March 22-Friday, March 28, 2025
Description: Phase One: DEMO. We will be removing drywall/ceiling tiles/flooring damaged by rainwater from roof damage. Other needs are determined on an ongoing basis. Phase Two: Continuation of demo as needed and begin the rebuild process through light construction (drywall installation, ceiling tile installation, painting, flooring).
Cost: $1500 (approximately)
Interest Meeting: January 26 Legacy Room, Rocky Mount Campus immediately following 11am service
Contact: Pastor Caleb Walker cwalker@franklinheights.org
Team size: 3 (2 spots still available) *Passport not required; valid photo ID required.

 

ROCKY MOUNT, VIRGINIA
STUDENT SENT CAMP
Age: Students 6th-12th Grade
Dates: Monday, June 16-Friday, June 20, 2025
Description: Student SENT Camp will take place at Franklin Heights and students will experience missions, various activities, powerful worship experiences and Biblical teaching.
Cost: $200
Contact: Pastor Justin Beville jbeville@franklinheights.org 

 

Loving the World

A short-term mission trip will not only challenge your faith, it will change how you view culture and the world. Each year our church provides mission opportunities all over the world with a variety of focuses. Consider taking a step of faith to share the Good News at one of these locations. Check out this year’s scheduled trips; if you have specific questions, please contact the leader who is coordinating the trip.  

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA
SERVING ALONGSIDE RENÉ & JACKELINE BONILLA AT CONTRAVIA HEIGHTS CHURCH
Age: 18+
Dates: Thursday, June 26-Thursday, July 3
Description: Our team will work with Contravia Heights to provide a Vacation Bible School Day Camp in a neighboring city to enhance ongoing outreach. In the afternoons we will visit the families of the VBS kids to invite them to church. We will conduct several trainings for the Contravia Heights members on discipleship and connect groups.
Cost: $1800 (approximately)
Interest Meeting: January 26 Legacy Room, Rocky Mount Campus immediately following 11am service
Contact: Pastor Caleb Walker cwalker@franklinheights.org
Team size: 12 *Passport required

 

COMERÍO, PUERTO RICO
SERVING ALONGSIDE CHURCH PLANTERS JORGÉ AND REBECA SANTIAGO
Age: 15+ (ages 15-17 require accompanying parent or guardian)
Dates: Friday, July 18-Friday, July 25
Description: The team will conduct a Vacation Bible School at a public school in nearby Cidra, Puerto Rico where One Church Comerío is in the process of planting another church. The VBS will support an ongoing public school Bible study to support the church planting and disciple-making efforts.
Cost: $1800 (approximately)
Interest Meeting: January 26 Legacy Room, Rocky Mount Campus immediately following 11am service
Contact: Pastor Caleb Walker cwalker@franklinheights.org
Team size: 12 *Passport not required; valid photo ID required.
 

Loving Franklin County 

Franklin Heights Church is committed to do whatever it takes to reach Franklin County for the Gospel! Knowing that Christ first came to serve, we believe as followers of Christ we are called to display his love through both word and deed. Loving Franklin County uses ordinary people, empowered by God’s spirit, who are obedient to God’s command to love and serve others. Whether you’re an individual, a family, or a connect group, we encourage you to show up and allow God to use you. Here are some ways you can get involved this year:

  • Adopt-a-Foster Family for Christmas
  • Backpack Ministry
  • Celebrate Recovery
  • Christmas Parade Hot Chocolate Distribution
  • Emergency Food Distribution
  • Free Market
  • Gardens for God’s Children
  • Kairos Prison Ministry
  • Middle & High School Mentoring Program
  • Never Alone Letter Writing Ministry
  • Nursing Home Visitation
  • Operation Christmas Child
  • Senior Citizen Health Fair
  • Shoes for Christmas
  • Strawberry Festival
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Wild Game Dinner
  • Women’s Conference

There are so many opportunities to be the hands and feet of Christ in our communities. For more information, contact:

Caleb Walker, Pastor of Missions and Discipleship | cwalker@franklinheights.org 
Mark Long, Campus Pastor  | Union Hall | mlong@franklinheights.org