ONGOING MISSION EFFORTS OF THE TARA CHURCH
From the very beginning of the congregation in the 1970’s, Tara has had a global view of the mission of the Lord’s church to seek and save the lost. The church has supported numerous missionaries and works all over the world. That love for the lost continues to be a central focus of our work at Tara.
Pacific Islands
Under the oversight of the Forest Park, Georgia church, Tara contributes to the work of…..
- ROBERT MARTIN
– Originated and directs the Pacific Islands Bible College (PIBC). Makes three or four mission trips annually to the various Pacific Islands to conduct PIBC classes, as well as daily efforts to evangelize and/or edify. - STACY FERGUSON
– Assistant Director of the PIBC work. He and his wife, Kathy, travel to island countries in efforts to strengthen the church with PIBC classes, ladies’ classes, and personal work. - NATHANIEL FERGUSON
– Son of Stacy, works in the PIBC program also, making evangelistic trips to the Pacific Islands to teach and strengthen the churches in those countries.
United States Missions
- GOSPEL BROADCASTING NETWORK (GBN) is a national TV satellite endeavor to get the gospel to the lost. It is available throughout the nation and soon will be available in other nations also.
- VIRGINIA – Johnny Robertson is supported in efforts to reach the lost with the truth of the gospel in Martinsville and surrounding areas. He is well known there as he challenges denominational preachers in debates and Bible discussions. This mission church is growing.
- GEORGIA – Philip Gray is supported monthly as he works with the church in Buchanan. Georgia is still a mission field with small congregations that are not self-supported, as well as counties without a NT church. Buchanan, though small, is a growing and strong church.
- JONESBORO, GA – Our own neighborhood must not be neglected. To keep the church and the gospel before the people, the HOUSE-TO-HOUSE publication is mailed to over 1000 homes six times a year. We believe this to be money well spent, though response is minimal.
- TENNESSEE BIBLE COLLEGE – We believe the training of preachers is most important for the future well-being of the Lord’s church, and TBC is a good place to get it. That is why it continues in our budget.