Missions
Clinton Methodist ChurchLocal Missions
Other Ministries:Sunday School classes and individuals also support these and other ministries.
Boy Scouts – This troop is supported by CMC Clinton. The mission of the Boy Scouts is to prepare young men to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
International Missions
Other Ministries: Sunday School classes and individuals also support these ministries along a variety of other ministries.
Christian World Missions – CWM supports Ghuna Kumar, an Indian pastor and evangelist. Ghuna has planted many churches and baptized thousands of Hindus who now follow Jesus. His ministry, Gospel Friends, consist of an orphanage, Bible College, nursing school, a school, sewing courses, many local pastors, and other ministries.
Mellon Missionary Support – Since 2009, Alli and the Hard Places Community have worked to rescue and care for children caught in the child sex trade in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia. The ministry continues to expand to other geographical areas
Carlsons – Greg and Shirley Carlson transitioned to join Pioneers of Australia at The Red Sea Counselling and Member Care Centre, in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Greg is the Team Lead and Care Coach for the Asia-Pacific region, encouraging and coaching missionaries for healthy relationships with God, themselves, and others. Shirley directs Prayer and Communication.
Greg, from Jackson, Mississippi, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work from Baylor University. Greg and Shirley have Master of Divinity degrees from Asbury Theological Seminary.
Shirley is a registered nurse and midwife and an ordained elder in the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Born in New Zealand and reared in Australia, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in theology from Kingsley College (Melbourne, Australia).
Greg adds, “My faith was nurtured through the ministries of CMC Clinton where I grew up, and the fruit of my disciples is an enduring outflow of the ministry and prayers of my home church.”
Mercy Plate – A ministry of Mercy Plate Church in Veracruz, Nicaragua founded by Sigard Monroe and his wife Elsie. The ministry provides meals and fellowship for senior citizens as well as hosting and working with visiting ministry teams.
Nigeria – Rev. Simon Ernyi, pastor, church planter, with a mission minded ministry in a dangerous part of the world. His ministry, through our gifts, has built churches, drilled water wells, and reached out to the local villages in many ways.
Nicaragua – Clinton Methodist has also been active in Nicaragua for many years through participating in church builds, eye clinics and working with students through Share the Blessings, a church member’s ministry.
Missions Update
We are grateful to share how God has been faithfully guiding the Carlsons in their new season of life and ministry.
The Carlsons have purchased a home in Brisbane, Australia, not far from their home church and family. In early November, they made the three-day drive south from Cairns and are now settled in their new home. Despite a very competitive housing market with high prices and limited availability, God provided in a remarkable way. They made a successful offer on the very first home they viewed on the first day of their search.
As they step into this next season of ministry, they continue to rely on God—and on you, their faithful partners. Greg has a heart for helping men mature in their faith and plans to launch a men’s recovery ministry while also offering coaching. Shirley thrives in prayer and will begin Steps to Freedom prayer groups, as well as meet individually with those seeking personal prayer ministry. This new chapter will unfold under the guidance of a trusted accountability team, including their life coach team, prayer partners, and spiritual directors.
To support this growing work, they have transitioned to EquipNet, a U.S.-based Christian nonprofit organization that serves them by managing the administrative, legal, and tax responsibilities of their ministry.