"Therefore, let us encourage and build each other up."
I Thessalonians 5:11
About our Mission
Rio Bravo Christian Ministries, Inc. Board
PRESIDENT - Tom Bailey
VICE PRESIDENT - James "Beaver" Terry
TREASURER - Scott Cruden
SECRETARY - Linda Berg
Rio Bravo Christian Ministries, Inc., began in January of 2001. Using I Thessalonians 5:11 as our theme for service, "Therefore, encourage and build each other up" , we exist to "Assist the Church of Christ/Christian Church along the Rio Grande" with: New Church Planting, National Evangelist Support, Building Assistance, Teaching and Training, Short-Term Mission Opportunities and Physical Need Disbursements.
We are a recognized 501 (c) 3 organization in the United States and a recognized Civil Association in Mexico. All contributions to Rio Bravo Christian Ministries are tax deductible.
Please send all contributions to:
Rio Bravo Christian Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 273
Franklin, TN 28744
An ACH is also available for those wanting to make regular automatic contributions.
Statement of Beliefs
We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the only begotten Son of the Living God. (John 20:31)
We believe that the Bible is the only God-breathed, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God. (2 Timothy 3:16)
We believe that all have sinned and stand condemned to hell. (Romans 3:23)
We believe that one is saved by grace...(Ephesians 2:5)
...only through obedient faith in Jesus Christ, according to God's divinely revealed plan of salvation, which includes belief...(John 3:16 & 17)
...repentance...(Acts 2:38)
...confession...(Matthew 10:32)
...immersion for the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit...(Acts 2:38)
...and a lifestyle characterized by obedience to the Word of God. (Colossians 3:1-17)
We believe that essentially there is one Church, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of all. (Ephesians 4:4-6a)
Statement of Ministry
Rio Bravo Christian Ministries, Inc. continues to assist the church of Christ/Christian church along the border with...
...Church Planting/Building Assistance
We assist the Church of Christ/Christian Church in the Piedras Negras, Mexico area with their
various building needs by matching up short-term msision teams from the U.S. with the local
Mexican church.
...National Evangelist Support
We provide supplemental financial support to the national evangelist working at the local
church in Meixoc. This support will be for a limited time period.
...Training Seminars Teaching and training seminars, in cooperation with the local Mexican church, will be
offered for the purpose of maturing people in their faith and walk with Christ.
...Teaching Our opportunities for teaching include the Pan de Vida minsitry, Camp and Resource ministry
as well as individualized and group bible studies.
...Meeting Physical Needs As opportunity and supplies become available, we offer food, vitamins, clothing, blankets,
school supplies, hygiene products, and over-the-counter medical supplies.
...Short-Term Mission Opportunities These are available for youth, adults and families.
