Global Serve
We are committed to sharing the gospel in both word and deed to the ends of the earth. We are doing this through projects, short-term mission trips, long-term missionaries, church planting, and strategic partnerships with global organizations. Learn more about our global initiatives and how we are working together to demonstrate Christ's love to people all over the world.
noonday ministry
Noonday Ministry’s goal is to make a positive and sustainable global impact by developing cross-cultural relationships, expressing our love through acts of service, and sharing our God-entrusted resources with others around the world.
Itara is a sustainable, income-generation program developed in partnership between The Garden's Noonday Ministry and Best Family Rwanda. Itara seeks to train Rwandan women with a marketable skill set to earn a livelihood in their domestic market, as well as bring elegant designs that incorporate Rwandan elements of style to the U.S. consumer in a transparent manner that honors both the artisan worker and our Creator. Learn more: BFRItara
short term missions
Navajo - Navajo is our church's longest running mission destination. Every year since 1996, we have been sending teams to the Navajo Nation in Arizona during the summer and winter months. We have developed long-term relationships and have raised disciples among the Navajo people.
Mexico – In partnership with the Christian mission organization Yugo, teams from our church are sent to build houses in Mexico.
Rwanda - We have developed a partnership with a local Christian NGO called Best Family Rwanda. We have sent medical and dental teams, and have developed Itara, a program which empowers local Rwandan women through craft-making.
Japan - Our mission teams work together with Minoh International Church in Osaka, Japan, to reach the people of Japan.
VBS - We seek to serve and reach the children of our local community by holding our annual Vacation Bible School program.
long term missions
The Yamamoto family has been serving as missionaries in Osaka, Japan since 2005.
Irene Kim has been serving as a missionary in Osaka, Japan since 2015.
The Yoo family has been serving as missionaries in Osaka, Japan since 2016.
church planting
The Promise Church - A team, led by Pastor Roy and Jill Shinn, were sent out from The Garden to start the Promise Church in 2009. This church is reaching out to families, singles, and students in the Riverside area.
Website: thepromisechurch.cc
global ALLIANCE partners
Best Family Rwanda - A ministry dedicated to making Jesus known to the orphaned and vulnerable children in Rwanda through holistic development.
Website: bestfamilyrwanda.org
His Hands on Africa - A ministry dedicated to bringing the hope of Jesus to children in Africa by providing Gospel-centered health care, and by training Christ-centered dentists through education and discipleship.
Website: hishandsonafrica.org
Compassion International - A child sponsorship organization dedicated to the long-term development of children living in poverty around the world.
Website: compassion.com
Minoh International Church reaches out to families, students, and singles near Osaka, Japan.
Website: minohchurch.org