Missions

GO

We believe every Christian is called share the Good News of the Gospel. This isn’t a program; it’s a lifestyle—a divine invitation to love boldly and reach people right where they are. We GO personal, local, and global.

GO Personal

1. Share your story. God can use your experiences to inspire and encourage someone else

2. Invite a friend, neighbor, or coworker to church. One invitation can change a life.

GO Local

1. Be the light of Christ in everyday places—work, school, or even the grocery store aisle.

2. Look for ways to serve in your community or serve at one of our community ministry partners.

GO Global

1. Support missionaries through financial gifts or prayer partnerships.

2. Sign up for a mission trip and experience God’s work across the globe.

Serve

At Hessel Church, we partner with impactful non-profits to share Christ’s love with our community. These organizations meet urgent needs, offer recovery and support, and create life-changing opportunities. Join us in serving them—through prayer, giving, or volunteering—as we bring hope and transformation together.

Serve

Care Portal

Care Portal connects churches and agencies to meet urgent needs of children and families, providing resources like beds and utility bill assistance. By getting involved, you ensure these families receive essential help, making a real impact through your time, resources, or advocacy.

Contact Ashley

Redwood Gospel Mission

Redwood Gospel Mission offers hope and recovery to those struggling with addiction and homelessness through emergency shelter, recovery programs, and vocational training. Volunteering supports individuals on their journey to a new life, aiding in their reintegration with dignity.

Contact BradRGM Website

Bridges Pregnancy Clinic

Bridges Pregnancy Clinic supports women facing unplanned pregnancies with free tests, ultrasounds, counseling, and education. Supporting Bridges means providing essential services and emotional support, changing the course of a mother’s and child’s life.

Contact CynthiaBridges Website

Mighty Oaks Foundation

Mighty Oaks Foundation offers faith-based programs for veterans and their families dealing with PTSD and trauma through retreats, peer support, and mentoring. Supporting Mighty Oaks honors those who have sacrificed for our freedom, providing a safe space for healing and growth.

Contact BenMighty Oaks Website

GIVING

You can support individual missionaries by finding them on the map or clicking their name.

Missionary Spotlight - Ryan and Alex Wheeler | Southern California

Hi Hessel Church Family,

20 years ago, a Sebastopol Little League coach said 5 words that changed the course of my life, “You should go to camp.” A few months later I found myself at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp at UC Santa Barbara where a college football player used his influence to share the Gospel with me. Soon after I started attending Hessel and built an amazing community in the youth group that was truly formative. I think I spent more time on the Hessel campus in my high school years than anywhere else.

Our mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. For 70 years FCA has done this through a variety of ministry environments including campus evangelism, coaches ministry, camps, etc. As we look to the future we are incredibly excited about running our own youth leagues and club teams where we can mobilize the church and win the race to kids’ hearts.

PRAYER NEEDS: Join us in praying for wisdom as we build structure to scale FCA leagues and club teams. Would you consider financially supporting FCA? We need to raise an additional $50,000 this year to aid in launching new leagues and club teams in CA, NV and HI.