Empowering Recovery and Evangelism: A Mission Application Project at The Mission Center (TMC) and Refuge Recovery Church (RRC)

Abstract: Empowering Recovery and Evangelism: A Mission Application Project at The Mission Center (TMC) and Refuge Recovery Church (RRC) This journal article reflects on a short-term mission project undertaken over the course of eight weeks in Marble Falls, TX, at The Mission Center (TMC), in partnership with Refuge Recovery Church (RRC), His Joshua House (HJH), Open Door Recovery House (ODRH), and the Highland Lakes Crisis Network (HLCN). The mission focused on supporting individuals in recovery from addiction and homelessness through service preparation, operational support, and community outreach. The author contributed 7 hours to setting up services, preparing music, and creating visual slides for RRC worship, as well as volunteering 3 hours assisting with office tasks, distributing Bibles, and providing support at TMC. Additionally, the project expanded to canvassing local towns, including Marble Falls, Kingsland, Burnet, and Granite Shoals, where the author distributed Bibles, engaged in prayer with individuals, and offered spiritual support. The outreach emphasized the importance of personal connection and prayer in evangelism, demonstrating the power of small acts of kindness in both uplifting individuals and enriching the missionary. Rooted in Psalm 46:1, the mission emphasized God as refuge and strength, empowering those in recovery. The article concludes with reflections on how short-term mission projects, even when time-limited, can plant seeds of faith, foster long-term relationships, and contribute to lasting community transformation, supported by organizations such as HJH, ODRH, and HLCN.