When the Southwest Church of Christ began, it was determined that the first 10 percent of contributions would be dedicated to missions. This same spirit has continued through the years, and now Southwest dedicates 15 percent of contributions to mission work.

Mexico

The Southwest Church of Christ is moving forward in planting a church in Chapultepec, Mexico, and have had two gospel meetings under a tent there in the past couple of years.
To view our Mission Mexico page, click here.

Africa

The church supports seven native evangelists in Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Malawi, Africa.
In Nigeria we support James & Maria Eblabor and Prince & Regina Ugbe.  To read about their work in Nigeria, click here.
In Malawi the Lord's work is carried on by Luke & Veronica Chirwa.
To read about the work in Malawi, click here.
In Zimbabwe Campion & Joyce Mugweni, Abednigo & Moreblessing Mugweini and Leonard & Dorothy Mufundisi work with the local churches there.
To read more about their work in Zimbabwe, click here.

Our African Connection

In addition, we support a missionary family with strong ties to Southwest.
Eric and Susan Guild are serving as missionaries in Tanzania, Africa. Eric is the grandson of co-founders Claude and Sammy Guild and the son of Sonny Guild, who served as a minister at Southwest for several years. Susan’s parents, Paul and Julie Hinds, are long-time members of Southwest, and Paul serves as elder who oversees our missions committee.  More information about their work can be found at www.missionmwanza.org
To read more about the Guild's work in Tanzania, click here.

Brazil

Francisco and Liduina Lira have been involved with church planting for the past 20 years in Brazil. They are currently working with the Praia Grande congregation and are focusing on leadership development, one-on-one evangelism and developing a strong women's ministry.  The Praia Grande congregation began in 2007.

Right here in Tigard, Oregon

There is no greater mission field than right out our doors.  Our theme for 2011, "Make a Difference, One Kind Act at a Time," is our way of emphasizing the importance of reaching out to those around us.  Through many of our ministries we reach others by showing the heart of Jesus.  Through belief in Him many have been lead to commit their lives to Him in baptism.