Make a Difference Together

Ready to experience the joy of serving alongside your church family? Our Outreach and Engagement Ministry creates meaningful opportunities for you to share Christ’s love both locally in Charlotte and around the world. When we serve together, give generously, pray faithfully, and learn from our community partners, we discover the beautiful diversity God intended for His people.

Local Impact & Global Reach Whether your heart is drawn to supporting Charlotte nonprofits or joining overseas missions, we're here to support your calling. Those looking for financial support can apply for annual grants up to $500 to fuel their outreach efforts by reviewing the Outreach and Engagement Team Mission and Guiding Principles and submitting the appropriate forms. Our team will respond within 30-60 days.

Thoughtfully Designed for Maximum Impact Our approach isn't random—it's the result of a year-long journey in 2023 where we prayerfully discerned God's direction for our outreach efforts. Through scripture study, community research, congregational input, and careful planning, we've aligned our mission with Christ Central's vision to help people flourish together. Check out the Goals and Theory of Cultural Engagement.

Your Next Step Starts Here We're always looking for more hands, hearts, and resources to join this important work! Connect with our Lead AQesha Ritzie-Spinks to discover how your unique gifts can make an eternal difference.

Ready to serve? Reach out today and let's explore how you can be part of something bigger than yourself. The Outreach and Engagement Ministry provides opportunities for the Christ Central family to engage the world with the renewed dignity that comes from Christ. We do this by partnering with local and global ministries to fulfill their missions, which free people to enjoy God, hear His truth and love one another well. Through serving together, giving towards financial needs, praying for and learning from our partners and the communities they serve, we grow in diverse community that can flourish together.

Local Engagement Partners

Chispas Of Change

A nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable and at-risk children and teens in Guatemala through Christian discipleship, education, nutritional support, and community development programs. The organization focuses on helping children build brighter futures by providing academic opportunities, mentorship, spiritual guidance, and practical resources that strengthen families and communities. People can get involved by making financial contributions, sponsoring programs, raising awareness, volunteering their time and talents locally or internationally, praying for the mission, or partnering with the organization to support ongoing projects that create lasting, life-changing impact for children and their families. Reach out to the AQesha Ritzie-Spinks to learn more. 

Heart Math Tutoring

Join an awesome group of Christ Central Church volunteers who donate 30 minutes or 1 hour / week (October – May) to tutor CMS elementary school students in math. Heart Math Tutoring provides training, on-site support and a fun, volunteer friendly curriculum. You don’t have to be a math person to be a tutor! You will work 1:1 with the same student(s) throughout the year, building a relationship and supporting their growth and confidence in math. Virtual and in-person options are available. If you’d like to focus your efforts on 28205 with us, consider tutoring at Merry Oaks Elementary, right across the street from church. Reach out to Jessica Mack for more details on how to sign up or learn more here.

The Hope Tank

A mobile shower and laundry program created by Hope Vibes to provide dignity, hope, and practical support to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Charlotte area. The Hope Tank is a specially equipped vehicle that offers free hot showers, laundry services, hygiene supplies, and caring interactions with volunteers, helping guests feel valued and supported while addressing basic needs. People can get involved by volunteering at Hope Tank service events, donating financial support or hygiene products, becoming a monthly partner, raising awareness of the mission, and helping connect community resources to those in need. Christ Central Church is partnering with Hope Tank by offering onsite events. Reach out to Tom Bastian for more details.

Project 658

Project 658 believes that Christ’s love compels us to change the world through serving our neighbors. They are a Christ-centered, holistic ministry providing services for at-risk families in Charlotte, moving them toward sustainability; with a key focus on the international and refugee communities. They provide weekly and one-time volunteer opportunities, opportunities to give, and relationship building with refugee families in the 28205 zip code and in the greater Charlotte area. Reach out to AQesha Ritzie-Spinks if you’d like to get involved in volunteering.

Roof Above

Charlotte-based interfaith nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness by providing a comprehensive range of services, including street outreach, emergency shelter, meals, housing programs, mental health support, and permanent supportive housing. Its mission is to unite the community to end homelessness, one life at a time, by helping individuals move from crisis to stable housing while treating every person with dignity and respect. People can get involved by volunteering at shelters and meal programs, donating funds or needed supplies, participating in community service opportunities, advocating for affordable housing solutions, and supporting programs that help neighbors experiencing homelessness regain stability and independence. Christ Central Church is partnering with Roof Above by offering ongoing events throughout the year. Reach out to the AQesha Ritzie-Spinks if you’d like to get involved in volunteering.

Missions Partners

Please note that we have other ministry partners than those listed below. In order to protect them, they have asked not to be put on our website.

Alex and Brittany Woods have transitioned serving as global missionaries with Campus Outreach in Lusaka, Zambia, to now serving with Campus Outreach in Greensboro, NC. (Brittany is a former member of Christ Central Church, Charlotte.

Now a family of four, their family remains committed to making disciples wherever the Lord sends us and we feel privileged we have the opportunity to continue pouring into young men and women through the ministry on North Carolina A&T University’s campus, Greensboro, North Carolina.

We are still in need of your support and especially your prayers. Your partnership has made it possible for us to be obedient to God’s call both near and far. For that, we thank you and offer prayers of gratitude to the Lord for each one of you.

If you would like to invest financially in our ministry, you can join our team with a one-time gift or regular contributions by clicking here.

Charles McKnight leads the PCA Mission to North America African American Ministries (AAM). AAM’s mission is to help the PCA better reflect the demographics of our country by helping more African Americans find and make a healthy home in the PCA. You can learn more about AAM’s ministry, sign up for AAM’s newsletter, and give to AAM on AAM’s website.

Tim and Jenna Reed desire to serve God in their roles as a pilot and teacher with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Tim has served in Papua New Guinea and Jenna has served in the Caucasus. Together, Tim and Jenna served in Brazil from 2021 to 2025 in partnership with Asas de Socorro. There, they helped speed the gospel to the isolated corners of the Amazon. In 2026, Tim & Jenna accepted a 2-year assignment serving at JAARS in Waxhaw, NC. Tim is working as an instructor pilot and training manager. He works with the apprentice program, coming alongside men and women to train them professionally, practically, and spiritually for flying fixed-wing aircraft in the most isolated regions of the world. Jenna serves at MK (missionary kid) station on the JAARS campus. Please consider how you might partner with Tim and Jenna in their Wycliffe ministry financially or in prayer.

CLICK HERE to donate or request being added to their e-newsletter.

Mary Hodgkins works for Serge in People Development out of Philadelphia. With ten years’ experience as a fielded missionary in West London, in 2026 Mary is starting a new role working to support Serge’s missionaries in their personal and professional development. She designs courses for further study in various areas, as well as supporting a healthy culture within the company. She also supports Serge’s A&O weeks, welcoming potential missionaries as they come to Philly for interviews and orientation.

Her email address is: mhodgkins@serge.org

The website for Serge is: www.serge.org