Calvary Chapel Fluvanna

Ministries We Support

Cory and Becky Coogan

Cory and Becky Coogan are missionaries in Romania. They are partnered with Wycliffe Bible Translators and work with a local team in Romania to help translate the Bible into Romanian Sign Language for Romania's deaf communities. Below is a message from Wycliffe Bible Translators: "We believe that the Bible is God’s Word to us — something that everyone should be able to understand in a language and form that clearly speaks to their hearts. At least 2,000 languages around the world are still waiting for a translation project to start. When people finally get Scripture in their own language, lives often change in amazing ways. People are transformed as they discover Jesus Christ and enter into a right relationship with God. That’s why Wycliffe Bible Translators exists — to help speakers of these remaining languages get the Bible for themselves. And we won’t stop until all people have God’s Word in a language they understand."

Sasha Andriyashina

Rarely do missionaries really have to risk their lives for the Gospel. Sasha Andriyashina is not your ordinary missionary. Her missionary service includes being a volunteer chaplain on the frontline in eastern Ukraine. Along with her fellow volunteer chaplains from various Ukrainian churches, they bring the Good News of Christ to the men and women in the Ukrainian army. She brings the life of Jesus to those who cannot flee or have nowhere to go. Sasha is no stranger to gunfire, mortars, and artillery, and neither are the grandmothers, single mothers, and school children who still live there. Sasha, in her humble faith, simply knows that God has called her to the people of this village, this region and the soldiers in need of a hearing ear.

Reverend Azar Ajaj

Born and raised in Nazareth, Israel, Azar is an ordained minister who has been ministering to his Arab Israeli community in a number of ways for over 25 years. Azar served as the pastor of the Local Baptist Church in Nazareth, as an executive for the United Bible Society, also served as the General Secretary of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students in Israel. Currently, Azar is serving as the president and a lecturer at Nazareth Evangelical College. A college that trains and equip Arab pastors and leaders in Israel. Azar has been married to Ibtisam for over 32 years, and they have 3 sons. Publishings Evangelicals in Greater Syria, Jordan and Iraq. This is a chapter from the book 'Evangelicals around the World: A Global Handbook for the 21st Century' (Thomas Nelson, 2015). Co-author of the book Arab Evangelicals in Israel. Eugene, Oregon: Pickwick. 2016

Umberto and Sarah Tiozzo

Calvary Chapel Padova, in Padova, Italy.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. To learn more about our local Habitat for Humanity, please tap the button.

Kilgus Family

Cory and Danielle Kilgus have been married for 7 years, and both knew they were called to international missions before they were married. They were sent as missionaries from Calvary Chapel Fort Bragg in 2013, and have been serving in Peru almost 5 years now. They have 2 beautiful children, Abigail and Noah, who were born in Peru while serving on the field. Cory was ordained as a Calvary Chapel Pastor in August of 2015 and has a heart to teach the Word of God, plant churches, reach the lost, and make disciples of all nations, especially in South America. Cory and Danielle served at Calvary Chapel Bible College Peru for almost 4 years in various roles including dean of men, dean of women, teacher, campus pastor, director of youth missions, Bible College Director, and even had the privilege of serving the CCBC campus in Jerusalem as director and dean of women for a semester. They have recently moved to Trujillo, Peru (A city over 1 million people) to step out into what they believe God has been preparing them for years: Planting Calvary Chapel churches in South American cities that need Jesus. They are passionate about teaching the Word of God, loving the people with all the love of Christ, reaching the lost where the need is greatest, and they are committed to doing ministry with excellence in every aspect of the community. To find out more about, Saving Grace World Missions, visit their website at the button.

Kishor Pandagade

In his role as International Missions Director at 24:14 World, Kishor works hand-in-hand with native missionaries serving in various capacities around the globe. He is dedicated to deepening 24:14 World’s relationships with our current ministries as well as evaluating potential partners. His authentic love for Christ and people enable him to easily connect with others in situations of all kinds including crisis response and evangelism. A dynamic speaker, Kishor is particularly sought after by churches to share the ways in which the Western Church can further the Kingdom around the world. He also coordinates speaking opportunities for visiting missionaries in the US at churches, schools, home groups and more. Kishor and his wife Sikha, are passionate in their pursuit of encouraging members of the body of Christ to action via preaching, teaching, and service.

Ebenezer Orphanage

Ebenezer Supporting and Development Association, a Non-Government Organization, is a ministry of Ebenezer Shepherding Ministries of Africa, Inc. The association has three children’s homes in Ethiopia: Ebenezer Grace Children’s Home, Lantu’s Home, and House of Hope. These houses serve orphaned children that come from differing situations. They care for orphans suffering from disabilities, living with HIV, and children who have simply been left to fend for themselves. Regardless of their history, they believe that God gave each child value, as well as a future. They strive to help each child reach their highest potential and show them the love of Christ.

Jim & Janice Larson

Intensive Care Ministries has two goals; to teach the people how to study the word and motivate them to teach (disciple) others through the same process. Primarily pastors, leaders, and church elders from all denominations are invited to seminars for the greatest impact of this teaching, but no one desiring to grow in the Word will be turned away. They supply all teaching materials, as well as feed all attending for the three days of each seminar. Bibles are also distributed by the outreach to the host churches. They also utilize a version of The Jesus Film (in Swahili) and make sure the people have a full understanding of salvation and are given the opportunity to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Jim and Janice are currently serving in Tanzania. To learn more about ICM, please visit their website at the button.

Meals on Wheels

Their mission is to see that senior, disabled, and homebound adults in Fluvanna County do not go hungry. Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver a hot delicious meal, a warm smile, and a safety and wellness check so that senior and disabled adults remain healthy and living in their own homes. They currently have a volunteer force of more than 130 volunteers who prepare and deliver meals to clients in need of their services. Since their beginning in 2007, they have served more than 75,000 meals to 229 clients. Fluvanna Meals on Wheels is currently looking for more clients to serve. If you know anyone that needs a hot meal Monday through Friday or a packed weekend meal, please contact Tracy Williams at the button. Clients could range from being homebound to have just had surgery or even unable to cook for themselves.

Nate and Trudy Bertram

The Bertrams are ministering in McDowell County, West Virginia. Their goal is to IGNITE HOPE by helping to lay the groundwork for healthy groups of Jesus-followers through prayer, disciple-making, and building relationships within the community. McDowell County is in the heart of the Appalachian region and has endured a striking number of economic, political, and natural catastrophes. These circumstances have contributed to an environment that is challenging… but in the midst of difficulties, there is Hope.

Samaritan Aviation

Samaritan Aviation exists to demonstrate God’s love by addressing the health and medical needs of the people who live in the Sepik River Valley of Papua New Guinea. Their Life Flight operations in Papua, New Guinea began in March of 2010. Flying the only float plane in the entire country, they are impacting thousands of villagers in the remote areas, who would otherwise have little or no access to any form of healthcare. Before the days of their Life Flights, a trip to the hospital meant several days of travel by canoe. Today, by air, it is a 20-45 minute flight. For the people of New Guinea, their mission represents access and hope. Their floatplanes open regions in the Sepik River Valley and northern coast islands, allowing Samaritan to provide medical emergency evacuations. They commonly receive emergency life-flight calls from remote villages for breached births, cerebral malaria, broken backs, and deadly snakebites…along with the occasional spear, arrow, and machete wounds.

Shevet Achim

Shevet Achim is a grace-based international community that brings children with congenital heart defects to the advanced medical centers in Israel. Shevet Achim is not only a non-profit organization, but also a community of people from diverse backgrounds that live and work together in the same building. The volunteer staff shares a living space, work assignments, meals, daily prayer, and scripture study. The children and parents who have turned to the hospitals of Israel for life-saving treatment also reside with them. The hope is to see the promise of Shevet Achim – meaning “brothers dwelling together” in Hebrew – blossom inside the walls of their home. To find out more about Shevet Achim, visit their website at the button.

Lifespring Pregnancy Centers

Lifespring Pregancy Centers (formerly Thrive of Central Virginia and the Pregnancy Centers of Central Virginia or Thrive) is dedicated to helping women, teens, and families in the Central Virginia area. They offer a safe and confidential environment for women to receive counseling, information, and services. One patient at a time, they are working to reduce the ever-growing number of abortions in our area by offering alternative solutions.