Reaching Outward
Girl Scouts PDF Print E-mail

The Westgate Church of Christ sponsors a Girl Scout Troop.  The troop leader, Ruthie Davidson, is a member here as are several of her assistants.

 
Men of Integrity PDF Print E-mail

 Men of Integrity is a ministry to men struggling with sexual addiction.  A safe and confidential group meeting is held weekly to support men in recovery.  The group utilizes LIFE Ministries' support group materials.  L.I.F.E. is an acronym for Living In Freedom Everyday.  The group is facilitated by Eric Greer, MS LMFT a sex addiction specialist who is presently under the supervision of Richard Blankenship.

In order to attend the group an individual must first be approved by the facilitator and make a commitment to attend regularly for one year.  An online forum is available to those seeking help and support as well.  Posting on the forum is confidential if you choose a username that does not identify you in a personal way.  (i.e. SouthAlabamaGuy or AllOutforUA)

 What is a sexual addiction?  Take a short inventory and see where you are?  Click on the PDF icon below to open the Men's Sexual Addiction Screening Test.

 
Westgate Christian School PDF Print E-mail

 

Westgate Christian School (WCS) is a private not for profit school that is sponsored by the Westgate Church of Christ.  WCS has a year round day care and offers classes for pre-schoolers through 8th grade.  This important ministry is staffed by a caring and dedicated faculty and staff of Christians, many of whom are members at Westgate Church of Christ.

If you have an interest in serving as a volunteer for the school or are looking for employment that has a purpose you may contact the school director, Kim Cook at (334) 793-3399 or by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
Mission Partners PDF Print E-mail

 The Westgate Church of Christ supports mission work in Alabama and throughout the world.  Following are the works in which we are involved.

Ghana, Africa

The Westgate family provides the oversight and is the primary sponsor for David Essuman, Director of the Swedru International Bible Institute in Swedru, Ghana.  David was born and raised in Ghana and has studied at the International School of Biblical Studies in Cape Town, South Africa, Harding University, and the Sunset School of Missions in Lubbock, TX.  He holds a Master's Degree from the Theological University of America.  David's tireless efforts in administering the school, teaching regularly and training up a new generation of leaders is reaping a tremendous harvest for the Lord.  You can check out our photo gallery for recent pictures of faculty and staff.

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Korean Bible School

The Korean Bible School in Seoul, South Korea ministers to a nation that can boast in the rapid growth of the body of Christ.  Korea is now sending missionaries to the United States (the fourth largest unchurched population in the world).  The Korean Bible School offers online Bible correspondence, an extension site for the Sunset International Bible Institute (SIBI), and broadcasts Christian programing throughout the nation of South Korea.  Bill Ramsey of Murfressboro, TN began the correspondence program in 1963 and coordinates this work under the oversight of the Northside Church of Christ in Jeffersonville, IN.  The overwhelming response to the correspondence program led to the establishment of the SIBI campus known as Korea Christian College.  Most of the classes are taught by Korean ministers and a few are taught by Americans using translators. 

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Nicaragua 

Mision Para Cristo exists to share Jesus with the nation of Nicaragua.  The Westgate Church of Christ is actively involved in the annual Smile For A Child Program that provides Christmas presents for the children of Nicaragua.  We also support Freddie Cruz, a native of Nicaragua, in the work of sharing the good news of Jesus with his countrymen. Members of Westgate have participated annually in building campaigns, evangelistic campaigns, and medical missions in this nation.

21st Century Global Missions

                                      21st Century Global Missions exists for the purpose of recruiting, educating, and encouraging communicators of the gospel in their language, culture, and country.  Presently, global missions has established schools in the nations of Belarus, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Ukraine. J.C. Enlow serves as stateside director of 21st Century and helps to recruit new teachers, raise funds, and seek out new mission points.

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Mobile, Alabama

Westgate Church of Christ is a long-term partner with the Inner-City Ministry in Mobile, Alabama.  We provide the full-time support for the director of this work, Bill Draper.  Members of the Westgate Church participate in bi-annual campaigns alongside the staff at Mobile Inner City Ministries.

 
Prison Ministry PDF Print E-mail

 Since its beginning in 2003 at the Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton, AL, the ministry to those who are incarcerated and their families has seen explosive growth.  The ministry has expanded to the Houston County Jail where Westgate members are regularly involved in teaching Bible Classes and leading 12 Step Recovery groups.

The ministry opportunities to those who are incarcerated include:

  • Monday night Men's Class in I Pod at Houston County
  • Thursday "Women Mentoring Women" class at Houston County
  • Thursday substance abuse recovery group at Houston County
  • Weekly worship service for women incarcerated at Houston County
  • Monthly worship service for men incarcerated at Ventress CF.

Links:

  1. Alabama Network of Jail & Prison Ministries
  2. New Life Behavior Ministries
  3. Houston County Sheriff's Home Page
  4. Ventress Correctional Facility
  5. Alabama Department of Corrections

Ministry Leader:

Joe Walden is our the most passionate deacon involved in jail and prison ministries.  If you would like to find out more about how you can be involved in this ministry This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and take a test drive with him one Monday night in I-Pod.