Local Missions

These are programs that WTCC supports on a monthly basis.

Johnson Bible College - Knoxville, Tennessee

     Since 1893, Johnson Bible College has been preparing students for specialized Christian ministries with emphasis on preaching.  Four of our present ministers are graduates of JBC; George Clark, Ron Bull, Christin Bradley York & Scott Kenworthy.  WTCC has provided monthly support since 1974.

 

Emmanuel School of Religion - Milligan College, Tennessee

     This is a graduate school offering Masters Degrees and Doctorates in biblical studies.  Several people attending WTCC have attended or graduated from there.  WTCC has provided monthly support since 1975.

 

Milligan College - Milligan College, Tennessee

     Milligan College is the only fully accredited Christian Liberal Arts College serving our fellowship of churches.  Many from the West Towne family have attended or graduated from Milligan.  WTCC has provided monthly support since 1975. 

 

Christian Student Fellowship at UT - Knoxville, Tennessee

     The CSF at UT offers worship, Bible studies, outreach, and pastoral counseling opportunities for the students at the UT campus in Knoxville.  Mike McCormick is West Towne’s representative on the Board of Directors.  WTCC has provided monthly support since 1974.  

 

Mission Services - Knoxville, Tennessee

     Mission Services provides administrative support to Missionaries, disseminates information about Missionaries, and publishes “Horizons” magazine monthly.  They print newsletters and keep updated addresses for over 200 independent Missionaries.  Alita Bryant and George Clark have served on the Board of Directors.  Norman Weaver has served as the Executive Director.  West Towne has provided monthly support since 1974.

 

Smoky Mountain Christian Men’s Fellowship - Knoxville, Tennessee

     SMCMF meets bi-monthly for Christian fellowship with the purpose of supporting new churches.  In 2003, the new church effort was Three Strands in South Carolina under the leadership of Mike Decker.  Ron Blevins is working to link the fellowship with other church planting groups to form a regional effort.  West Towne has provided monthly support since 1974.

 

Smoky Mountain Christian Camp - Coker Creek, Tennessee

     SMCC is located on 70 acres of land next to Cherokee National Forest near Coker Creek in Monroe County.  Church camp and Wilderness Camp run simultaneously during the summer months.  Cabins have been built under Bill Clark’s supervision.  WTCC has provided monthly support since 1974.

 

Knox Area Rescue Mission (KARM) - Knoxville, Tennessee

     KARM ministers to the needy and homeless in the Knoxville area.  West Towne has provided financial support since 2000.  The West Towne Youth Group routinely does volunteer work for the mission by providing a soup dinner on “Souper” Bowl Sunday.

 

The Restoration House - Knoxville, Tennessee

     The Restoration House of East Tennessee helps to restore single mothers and their children back to God’s good intent for their lives by providing supportive transitional housing and team mentoring in a safe learning environment where single mothers and their children have an opportunity to restore Life’s Four Key Relationships through a personalized, guided plan.  WTCC has provided support since the ministry's inception in 2008.