Every time you back out of your driveway, you’re going on a mission trip. God has placed you somewhere strategically to do what you do to glorify Him and to be on mission for Him.
Serving leads to life change, and we believe that every follower of Jesus should be living a on mission in their community, state, nation, and the world.
Upcoming Events
operation Christmas Child community collection
November 17-24, 2025
Burnt Hickory is honored to be a community collection site for Operation Christmas Child! Churches, groups, and individuals from all around bring their filled shoeboxes here to be sent on their way to children across the world. It takes many helping hands to make this happen and we’d love for you to be one of them! Volunteer with us and be part of sharing the love of Jesus through OCC. We have both morning and afternoon shifts available, so be sure to note your shift when signing up.
International Missions
Nairobi, Kenya (February 13-21, 2026)
Join us on an unforgettable mission trip to Nairobi, Kenya! This incredible opportunity allows you to be the hands and feet of Jesus as we host a vibrant VBS for local children, deliver food baskets to widows in the heart of Kibera—the largest urban slum in Africa—and gift brand-new shoes to children in need. Come experience the joy of sharing hope, love, and practical help while building lasting relationships. Your heart will be changed as much as the lives you touch!
Cost: Estimated $2700
Team Leaders: Brad and Lisa Harper
National Missions
coming soon!
Local Missions
Cobb County, Paulding County, and the greater Atlanta metro area is a beautiful place to live and do life with others. Many people in our own community have needs that are going unmet because they do not have anyone who can help meet their need. You or your LifeGroup may be just the ones to help these people, all while showing them the love of Jesus Christ. We have planted our lives in this community, so let’s be the ones that make a difference in our community and with our neighbors.
Beyond the Walls: Hope
September 13 | October 11 | November 15
We are thrilled to introduce Beyond the Walls: Hope, a monthly outreach where we step outside the church walls to engage our community with the hope of the Gospel. Each gathering begins at 9:30 am in the Commons with a short evangelism training before teams go out for intentional Gospel conversations. We conclude around noon with a debrief time over lunch at a local restaurant (lunch not provided). Whether you are experienced or new to evangelism, this is a great opportunity to grow in confidence and obedience as we share the reason for the hope within us (1 Peter 3:15). Come join us in spreading love and hope beyond the church walls!
Team Leader: Caden Thomas
See below for a list of our Local Mission partners and find out where you can help meet the needs of those in your community.
Calvary Children’s Home is a home for “children needing placement apart from parents.” Volunteers can serve as mentors in various school subjects, groups to help provide and cook items for weekday dinner meals as well as groups to take on “fix-up” projects. To find out how you can assist, contact Calvary at (770) 794-1500 or e-mail
. First Care Women’s Clinic is a pregnancy center in Marietta that helps women in crisis and saves lives of the unborn. Volunteers can help sort donated supplies and clothing; qualified persons can assist with counseling. Contact the CPS office at 770-590-9361. Crafting Ministry is creating several craft/sewing projects to send into the mission field as well as help fill Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Craft/Sewing times are Thursdays, 10-12 pm. Contact Elaine Smith (
). Kimberly Personal Care is an outreach ministry that provides biweekly worship services for residents at Kimberly Personal Care in Dallas on Saturdays. To help, contact Jim Chester
. Operation Christmas Child is a seasonal outreach opportunity that offers opportunities for volunteer individuals, families or LifeGroups during the months of October and November to help reach the families of needy children worldwide with the love of Christ during the Christmas season. Volunteers pack and collect shoeboxes for delivery by Samaritan’s Purse or help in a processing center. Contact Mariea Brown at
or 770-715-1870. Paulding Pregnancy Services in Paulding County helps women in crisis and saves lives. PPS needs volunteers to help counsel or sort baby supplies at their Hiram location. Contact Mary Ellen Lamb,
Shepherd’s Rest Ministries in Dallas operates a safe-house for battered women children and needs volunteers to help with transporting residents for job searches and doctor appointments. Contact Marie Manley at
. The Table on Delk in Marietta ministers to the homeless women and children living in hotels along the Delk Road corridor who are currently, or at risk of, being sexually exploited. They provide a meal and a safe, peaceful place for them to hang out and get connected to resources that they might not know about. Contact Tina Williford at
. Victoria’s Friends is an outreach ministry that helps change the lives of women working in adult entertainment clubs. Volunteers have opportunities to help create “Baskets of Love” baskets as a ministry tool for the team that makes these visits Baskets are made 2-3 times a year but donations are welcome anytime. Contact Kimberly Reed
.Ongoing Local Opportunities
Community Volunteer Directory