Come Closer unites God’s people in addressing Spartanburg’s deepest needs. We aim to see the full impact of Christians living out the Great Commission and Great Commandment together in our city.

Come Closer serves as a central hub for local ministry. Kingdom-minded churches, businesses, and individuals are invited to join in an intentional plan to multiply our impact. Our staff serves as “community impact coordinators” for this growing network of partners.

Ministry efforts focus on 5 key areas of need in the community that align with our biblical mandate. We focus primarily on addressing needs in these areas that enable us the opportunity to make disciples.

LOVE the poor.

LOVE the prisoner/inmate.

LOVE the international (foreigner/stranger in our midst).

LOVE the child in crisis.

LOVE the lost (gospel saturation/disciple-making).

10 YEAR MINISTRY IMPACT PLAN

We envision a network of 100 churches, 100 businesses, and 3,500 individuals, accomplishing the following goals as the Lord wills and directs:

  • Creation of 100 transitional housing spaces with case management and mentor support that includes the opportunity for focused discipleship. This has been identified as the most effective pathway to life transformation for those who have “hit bottom..”

  • Gospel saturation in our local Detention Center and the formation of an effective “inside-to-outside” discipleship pathway that results in reduced recidivism. Goal of 100 “graduates.”

  • To see the Church “own” the responsibility of caring for the needs of every foster child in Spartanburg.

  • Creation of 100 new opportunities to connect with and reach internationals through the planting of gospel-centered ESL programs.

  • Give every man, woman, and child the opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel and be connected to a gospel-centered church family.

Yes, these are BIG goals. But we have a BIG God. And we can do more together than any of us could do alone.

And this vision is broken down into 3 year, 1 year, and next step goals. As the Lord leads, we take one step at a time, sensitive to His direction in all things.