Missions

The North Canton Chapel sees the personal involvement in missions as the reason for the existence of the church.

We also believe that short-term mission teams can make an incredible impact on the mission field. We believe that God has specifically laid individuals, communities and countries we visit on our hearts. It is our desire to share the great Gospel to all God would place in our path in our county, the United States and Globally.

Local Mission Opportunities

<b>Comfy Cozies</b>

Comfy Cozies

Comfy Cozies is a group that crochets, knits, and sews. Items are then given to many local and global organizations. To get involved contact info@ncchapel.com or call 330.494.3419

Local & National

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James Talbert

The Vincent House/Citizens Akron

James is a proud member of the Middlebury neighborhood where he lives with his wife Julia and daughter Jada. It’s his great privilege to be a pastor and founding member at Citizens Akron Church. James is alumni of Malone University & Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. James enjoys long conversations, finely curated playlists, and giving hell a really hard time in Akron!

Ways to Pray:

  • Praise:   Citizens Akron is celebrating ten years of faithful ministry! 
  • The Talberts have a newborn baby daughter!
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Michael and Teresa Brown

Cru- BGSU, Ohio

Michael and Teresa minister at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) as a part of Cru (the campus ministry whose presence and proclamation connects with thousands of undergraduate and graduate students each year).  They are also involved in Regional Foster Care Community, SEARCH  Residential Community (spiritual residence hall at BGSU), Vanguard Men’s Organization, their Bowling Green Neighborhood Missional Community, the Campus Multifaith Alliance and BGSU Athletics.

Ways to Pray:

  • Praise: Michael & Teresa have hosted both the BGSU Men's Basketball Team and the BGSU Women's Volleyball Team at their home for some rest and relaxation last month.
  • Praise: Their nephew Joel was offered a full scholarship to several Big 10 schools. He chose OSU, and they love that they live close enough to keep supporting him in all of his track endeavors.
  • Pray: For Michael’s speaking engagements this month.  Pray for safe travels and great spiritual impact during these trips.
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Richard and Sandy Lewis

Lewis Cross Cultural Training, Inc., Arkansas & International

The Lewis’ lived in Kenya for 14 years, working among tribal groups. For the past 25 years, Richard has taken his wealth of pastoral and missions experience to teach and coach missionaries and spiritual leaders in over twenty countries. Although they live in the U.S.,  Richard is often in Kenya, India, Nepal, and many other parts of the world, teaching nationals to go cross culturally to share God’s word.  He teaches sessions for Perspectives and an online course for a Bible College, and has a weekly podcast with interviews of missionaries around the world. He serves as a resource for churches, helping to establish mission focus.

Ways to Pray:

  • Praise: The Lewises express their thanks to NCC for our continuing support.  They state: “Your partnership with our ministry is vital to plant churches worldwide.”
  • Praise: Richard had a great training session recently for students from Benin (with speakers of French) and Niger (with speakers of Hausa). Because of translation complications, the lessons went a bit more slowly, but it was still a wonderful training opportunity.  His interpreters were from Cameroon, Algeria, and Niger.   
  • Pray: At the end of August, Aaron (their son-in-law) and Richard will travel to a country in Africa for the Streams of Living Water conference.  Richard will be hosting a workshop for supporters of Streams, coordinators of the Tyrannus School of Missions, and national missionaries.  Aaron will introduce his work, “Farming God’s Way.”

International

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Mark and Gina Schmidt / Educate Buena Vista

Guatemala

The Schmidt Family family serves the people of Buena Vista, Guatemala.  They host an educational center, Centro Educativo DeepStream, which currently works within the daily routines of the public middle school, a private advanced study program for additional students in BV (grades 1st-12th), preschool program, medical clinic, and other health initiatives.  Their vision is to train the future men and women who will lead Buena Vista – spiritually, mentally, and physically.   Mark and Gina minister as a family as they work daily in Buena Vista.

Ways to Pray:

  • Praise: The Schmidts are thankful for the NCC team that recently served with them. The pictures shown at the NCC gatherings on August 9 displayed how impactful mission teams can be.
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New Pines Seminary

Cuba

New Pines is a Cuban denomination that is based solidly on God’s Word.   The seminary campus in Oliver is used for both training young men and women, denominational meetings, summer camps, and celebrations.  The focus of the seminary is to train, disciple, and send leaders and pastors throughout Cuba and as missionaries to other countries.  Their goal is to enable the formation and multiplication of reproductive healthy churches that impact society with the gospel.

Ways to Pray:

  • Praise:  They continue to trust in the greatness of the Lord's love despite the indescribable challenges of life in Cuba. Right now, despite many hardships, they are holding youth camps.
  • Pray: For the youth camps, that many young people will be challenged to follow the Lord.
  • Pray: That many Cubans will turn to trust in Jesus and grow in their faith.
  • Pray: That God will use the hardships they endure for His glory.
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Nate and Rachael Stone / Love Restored

Dominican Republic

The Stones (originally from North Canton Chapel) created an organization named Love Restored which endeavors to create a bilingual rescue center for women caught in the sex trade.  Their prayer is to build relationships with these women that display the gospel of Jesus Christ in everyday life. They seek to take an active role in their development as independent, self-supporting, Christ-following adults resulting in a Gospel movement throughout the Dominican Republic.

Ways to Pray:

  • Pray:  For Nate and his family as they return to the DR from their month here with family/friends. As they settle back into their DR life, they request prayer for their kids with school and for their daughter at Liberty.
  • Pray: that Nate’s yearly test will reveal continued heart health.
  • Pray: For the many outreaches of the Love Restored mission. Pray that they will be strengthened and supported through many with prayer and finances.
  • Pray: That NCC members will respond to the call to sponsor a specific woman at Love Restored, sharing God’s provisions and His love.
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Micah and Emily Griffith- ABWE

Poland

Micah, Emily and their four children, Silas, Eden, Olive and Amos are our newest mission partners.

Micah has been a young adult pastor in Virginia for the past seven years.

He and Emily have felt called to be serving Jesus in the country of Poland. They will be church planting through evangelism, discipleship, and national partners.

Ways to Pray:

  • Praise: They had about 60 kids come to the first VBS/Kids Camp each day. They were so thankful for the opportunity to share the gospel with them every single day.
  • Praise: Their second Kids Camp was in the neighboring city of Kartuzy, where they were helping a small church plant. They had around 60–70 kids each day! 

  • Praise: The last camp was in their own city. It was a teen camp, and Micah was grateful to be involved. He was especially excited that Silas attended. He also had the opportunity to teach one of the seminars, which was a special blessing since he has a heart for teens.
  • Pray: The Griffiths pray for wisdom as they transition back into their normal ministry rhythms after such a full summer.
  • Pray: They also appreciate prayer as they prepare their kids for the upcoming school year and help everyone settle back into a routine.
  • Pray: Most of all, please pray that the gospel seeds planted this summer would bear lasting fruit in the lives of the children, teens, and families they had the privilege of serving.

Local Partners

The Pregnancy and Parenting Center

In January, 2022, The Pregnancy & Parenting Center, formerly Pregnancy Choices, adopted a new name to more accurately describe the services taking place at our 22nd Street location. Here, moms and dads receive support, supplies and parenting education. TPAPC is a proud member of the Pregnancy Support Network consisting of The Pregnancy & Parenting Center, Akron Pregnancy Services, Eva Women’s Clinic—Canton and Akron, and Hope and Healing.

Ways to Pray:

  • Praise:   The Pregnancy & Parenting Center is so thankful for their staff who manage through tough circumstances, all for the glory of our Lord, Jesus Christ. They are nothing short of amazing.
  • Praise:   They are so appreciative of all of those individuals and businesses who open their hearts in support of TPPC through donations, sponsorships, volunteering, and most of all, prayer. 
  • Pray:   For the success of their upcoming fundraisers. They do not charge a dime for any of their services, so support from fellow believers is crucial to their work.
  • Pray: Pray for the opening of their new Cleveland Ave classroom and baby boutique. Pray that it will be a place overflowing with the love and laughter of mothers, dads, and families, knowing that the Holy Spirit is present. 
  • Pray: Pray for Stand Up for YOUth as they embark on their growth journey, teaching about safe and healthy relationships to the teens in our community. 
  • Pray: Pray for their ministry as a whole as they enter into a new fiscal year. May God bless them abundantly by providing the means to support their ministry in these difficult times
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RAHAB Ministries

RAHAB is God’s continuing story of setting people free physically and spiritually. With an 18-year history of providing cutting-edge trauma informed services to survivors of and those vulnerable to human sex-trafficking, RAHAB Ministries is dedicated to offering hope and healing for broken and exploited women  and children and filling gaps in service for the most vulnerable.

Their adult Drop-In Centers, intentionally right in the middle of the drug activity and street level trafficking in Akron and Canton, provide space that offers respite from factors that enslave. Women stop in for family-style meals, Bible Studies, encouragement and friendship. They shop the free clothes closet and receive donated hygiene items.

Ways to Pray:

  • Praise: Seven women came forward for baptism at the RAHAB revival event at their Canton location as the Drop-In houses came together last month! Many have long and meaningful relationships with RAHAB. It was beautiful!
  • Pray: RAHAB has received many applications for their open Director of Minor Mentoring position; this is such a blessing. Now pray for discernment for just the right candidate.
  • Pray: RAHAB is in the planning process for their fall retreat. It’s never too early to pray for God to bring His daughters to that event and move their hearts.
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Refuge of Hope Canton

Refuge of Hope is a faith-based, non-profit, Christian rescue mission providing safe, sober, emergency transitional shelter for men and hot, nutritious meals for hungry men, women, and children in Stark County. Homeless men receive hot showers, clothing and access to counseling in a safe and clean dormitory-style shelter.

Ways to Pray:

  • Praise: Refuge of Hope has hired Hannah Howell as the Women’s Shelter Director.
  • Pray: For the completion of the Women’s Shelter and for the women who will soon call this shelter their home in October.
  • Pray: The Thanks + Giving = Hope Gala hosted by Refuge of Hope Ministries takes place on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown. This year's theme is a Venetian Masquerade, featuring fine dining and inspiring stories to help end hunger and homelessness. Tickets and registration are available on the Refuge of Hope Events Page.
  • Pray: Pray for God's direction for the new CEO position.
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Hammer and Nails

Hammer & Nails grew out of a temporary ministry in North Industry Christian Church partnered with Group WorkCamps to host a week-long camp in both 1995 and 1998. The purpose of the camps was to assist disadvantaged Stark Count homeowners with home and property repairs and maintenance. As a result of these camps, over 400 youth nationwide assisted over 100 homeowners.

The success of the work-camps, along with encouragement from the community, led to the creation of Hammer & Nails, Inc. as an independent 501(c)3 organization. To date, over 1700 homeowners in Stark County have been helped, but the need for assistance is still great.

Ways to Pray:

  • Pray: Hammer & Nails is lifting heartfelt prayers for the resources needed to support their waiting list, especially for families in the Canton area. They ask that God fills each homeowner with patience, hope, and reassurance that they are seen, loved, and never forgotten. They trust in faith that help is coming.
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Rooted Kent

Rooted invests in the overall long-term health of families in the Historic South End of Kent, Ohio, by serving as a community resource center where families and individuals regularly come together to learn, grow, and connect. Rooted helps facilitate and provide a wide range of programs that promote youth development through mentorship and skill-building; provide comprehensive and compassionate support for seniors addressing physical, emotional and spiritual needs; and act as a connection point for families to support and care for one another including academic support, employment and job training, health and wellness activities, and cultural events. Rooted does this work in the name of Jesus, who modeled a life of love, compassion, and service.

Ways to Pray: 

  • Praise:  For recent donations that will help furnish the kitchen and café space.
  • Pray: That zoning for the restaurant will be approved. They will most likely need to be rezoned to run the maker space and the restaurant.  Please pray for favor from the zoning department, planning commission, and the city council as they consider the rezoning request.
  • Pray: Over the next several months, they will be planning to create their curriculum for children who will be utilizing the space, and fundraising to pay for the remodel and buy the equipment.  Please pray that God would lead them in all these pursuits and that he would give them favor with all the people that they will get to interact with in this process.  Many of them are not believers.

Hope Bridge

Hope Bridge is on a gospel-led mission to mobilize the state of Ohio to step into the crisis within its foster care system by raising awareness and equipping churches and communities in the care and support of vulnerable children and families.

Ways to Pray: 

  • Pray:    Find out what’s going on at Hope Bridge and get connected to their upcoming events at https://hopebridgeohio.org/all-events/events-page/. This month, an event is scheduled for August 16.

Eagle Fuel

Eagle Fuel is a local outreach that was birthed from NCC’s desire to serve and care for students in the Plain Local School district who do not always have food or meals readily available. In partnership with Plain Local Schools, each month during the school year, NCC provides 788 meals for 394 students, all which are sorted and packed by volunteers at NCC.

Contact for more info at: Eaglefuel@ncchapel.com

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