Outreach
We're more than a building in Albuquerque: we're members of a stand-out community. It's our desire to engage and support our neighbors near and far in ways that are truly helpful.
Serving a community extends far beyond our church walls. From The Burque to the Philippines, we desire to follow Jesus everywhere we are.
Neighborhood Connections
Last Chance Ministries
Last Chance Ministries, also known as Church in the Wild, brings Christian worship and practical care to neighbors experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque. Pastor Chuy preaches at outdoor gatherings where people come together for a meal, hear the gospel, and have the opportunity to pray with someone. Over the years, the ministry has also helped neighbors with everyday needs such as blankets, clothing, and bus passes.
On the second Saturday of every month, a team of 5–10 volunteers from FirstABQ joins Last Chance Ministries to serve breakfast. The morning includes a message about the hope we have in Jesus, along with time for prayer and conversation. Serving regularly gives us the chance to pick up a conversation from the month before, welcome someone who’s come for the first time, and get to know our neighbors by name.
Long Term Global Efforts
ApMa Project – Papua New Guinea
Aspire Academy – Gitagata Community, Bugesera District, Rwanda, East Africa
Bethshean – Estancia de Animas, Zacatecas, Mexico
All Nations Initiative (ANI) – Bohol, Philippines
Jul & Luz Castellano – Bohol, Philippines
Ap Ma Project – Papua New Guinea
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Jesse & Karie Pryor, missionaries to the Ap Ma people in the Angoram district of the East Sepik Province
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The Ap Ma Project exists to enable, educate, train, and equip the local people of the Ap Ma language.
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Elementary School
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FODE (Distance Education)
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Medical Clinic
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Lumber mill and construction
Aspire Academy – Bugesera, Rwanda, East Africa
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Ivan & Jordan Mbaraga
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The first buildings for Aspire Academy are going up in Gitagata community in the Bugesera district of Rwanda, East Africa.
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Bugesera is a poverty-stricken, mainly agricultural district.
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Initially, two classrooms and bathroom facilities are being built, which will serve P1 students. These classrooms will open in September 2023. The goal is to add two more classrooms for another grade level each year until the 16 proposed classrooms are done.
Bethshean – Estancia de Animas, Zacatecas, Mexico
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Abdiel & Shannon Rocha, Administrators
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Headquartered in Estancia de Animas
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Multiple evangelism ministries reaching out into Central Mexico
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Church Planting
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Nursing Home
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Medical Clinic
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Camp & Conference Center
All Nations Initiative– Bohol Island, Philippines
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FirstABQ supports Mike and Jean Propp, missionaries in Bohol and founders of Village of Hope.
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Village of Hope provides family-style homes in Talibon, Bohol, for children who have been orphaned, abandoned, or experienced abuse. Children live with houseparents who care for them day to day.
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Bible training and church planting have been part of the Propps’ work since they established a Bible college in the central Philippines. They have trained church planters from 23 Philippine provinces and three other Asian nations.
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We also share the Gospel message with the children, their parents, teachers, and anyone else God puts in our path
Jul & Luz Castellano – Bohol Island, Philippines
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Indigenous ministry of Jul & Luz Castellano in Bohol, Philippines
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Pastor of Faith Christian Church
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Strengthening churches on the island and surrounding islands to spiritual maturity
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Teaching at conventions and camps
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Leading church leadership seminars and men's retreats at various churches
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Producing VBS materials, as well as other teaching materials
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Primary Purpose: To lead people to Christ to be saved and experience his great love
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Secondary: To strengthen the churches to spiritual maturity