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Local Missions

Faith Centers

Local Missions… Global Impact.

For Houston’s First, fulfilling the Great Commission begins in our city. Making disciples that follow Jesus is the mission, and God accomplishes this work through our members, volunteers, staff, and ministry partners. As we engage our diverse population with the Good News of Jesus & show compassion in practical ways, we can have impact here, but that impact can spread far beyond Houston.

Come and serve at our Faith Center locations or on an Outreach Team joining God in His work… doing Local Missions, and having Global Impact.


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Special Event: Spring Branch Apartment Outreach

Dates: March 11–13, 2024


Join the apartment ministry team in strategic outreach and evangelism to local apartments in the community.

Prayer & Evangelism (Benevolence)

Share Jesus with those coming for assistance.

Kid's Club

Share Jesus, and stories from the Bible with children in Apartment Communities.

Middle School, High School Bible Study

Mentor and train students to follow Jesus.

Student Special Events

Join the Outreach team to plan and accomplish amazing ministry events that help students connect with Jesus.

Discipleship & Mission Training

Learn Biblical strategies and principles to fulfill the Great Commission in Houston and to the ends of the earth.

Benevolence Ministry Assistant

Assisting the Benevolence team with various administrative tasks required to serve those coming for help.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Teaching or Assisting students learning English.

Summer Internship

Go deeper with Jesus as you Learn & Practice core ministry skills with students from Apartment Communities. End of May-August.

Prayer & Evangelism

Share Jesus with those coming for assistance.

Follow up & Connections

Connect with visitors to Coach them with Next Steps.

Food Pantry

Distribute food, restock, and organize food inventory.

Clothes Closet

Assist visitors with clothing selection, restock, and sorting.

Outreach Teams & Refugee Ministry

Share Jesus, participate in small group Bible Studies, and train others to follow Jesus.

Discipleship & Mission Training

Learn Biblical strategies and principles to fulfill the Great Commission in Houston and to the ends of the earth.

Follow up & Connections

Connect with visitors to Coach them with Next Steps.

Food Pantry

Distribute Food, restock, and organize food items.

Outreach Teams & Refugee Ministry

Assist Refugee and Immigrant Families with food, clothing, or other household needs.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Teaching or Assisting students learning English.

Houston Deaf Baptist Church

Houston Welcomes Refugees

Houston Welcomes Refugees (HWR) is helping to ease the resettlement process for refugees coming to Houston by mobilizing invested, caring volunteers, fostering hope amidst the crisis.

Houston Pregnancy Help Center

Houston Pregnancy Help Centers provide practical and compassionate support to women in unplanned pregnancy situations. We present life affirming alternatives to the tragedy of abortion, while respecting a woman's decision without ridicule or rejection.

Location Details


Need Help?

Faith Center - Spring Branch

8244 Long Point Rd at Ridgecrest Dr
Open Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat @ 10a–1p
713.554.8801

God uses Houston's First members and friends to feed and clothe more than 400 families and 1,400 individuals monthly.

NOTE: By appointment only. To make an appointment to receive food and clothes, please call 713.554.8820 Monday - Friday from 9a–2p leave a message with your full name and phone number. Families will be able to come 60 days in between each visit. Both ID and Proof of address is required at the time of the appointment.

Faith Center - Harwin (Food Only)

5860 Ranchester Dr., Suite 888, Houston, Texas 77036
Open Tue, Thu and Sat @ 10a–1p
713.335.6459

At Faith Center Harwin, God works through Houston’s First Baptist Church to feed more than 300 refugee families and 1,300 individuals every month.

NOTE: By appointment only. To Make an appointment to receive food, please call 713.335.6459.


Church & Ministry Partnerships

Houston Deaf Baptist Church — Faith Center Timbergrove
Sundays @ 9a–12:30p
Contact: Pastor Josh

Karen Baptist Church — Faith Center Harwin
Sundays @ 9a–1p
Contact: Pastor Moon

Hanson Kachin Baptist Church — Faith Center Harwin
Sundays @ 1–5p
Contact: Pastor Marip Naw Din

Casa De Dios Inglesia Baptista — Faith Center Spring Branch
Sundays @ 9a–12:30p
Contact: Pastor Moreno

Redeemed Alliance Vietnamese Church — Faith Center Spring Branch
Sundays @ 9a–12p
Contact: Pastor Milton

Houston Welcomes Refugees
Houston Welcomes Refugees (HWR) is helping to ease the resettlement process for refugees coming to Houston by mobilizing invested, caring volunteers, fostering hope amidst the crisis.

Houston Pregnancy Help Center
Houston Pregnancy Help Center provides practical and compassionate support to women in unplanned pregnancy situations. We present life affirming alternatives to the tragedy of abortion, while respecting a woman's decision without ridicule or rejection.

Meet Our Staff

Local Missions - Faith Centers
MU

Marinec Urdaneta

Faith Center Spring Branch Pantry Manager
Justin Seale
JS

Justin Seale

Minister of Missions Engagement
Claudia Reyes
CR

Claudia Reyes

Local Missions Services Director
MU

Marinec Urdaneta

Faith Center Spring Branch Pantry Manager
Justin Seale
JS

Justin Seale

Minister of Missions Engagement
Claudia Reyes
CR

Claudia Reyes

Local Missions Services Director
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