Find out how you can request a team to come to your church, association or organization. Click HERE.

These mission needs and projects are important to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of Arkansans. As you search through these mission needs, you may find one that you feel passionate about. If so, get in touch with the contact person and connect to that project. Click HERE for a listing of Arkansas mission projects.

The Mississippi River Ministry (MRM), a partnership of the area’s eight state conventions, has developed these projects to address the needs of the people of the Mississippi River region through the development and coordination of volunteer mission projects. Arkansas is one of those MRM partners. The partnership networks with the North American Mission Board and Woman’s Missionary Union, SBC to resource and respond to projects and ministries developed and sponsored by local associations and churches.

The 142-county region of Mississippi River Ministry has been referred to as the “third world along the Mississippi. The people in the region suffer from inadequate health care. The area has the highest infant mortality rate in the United States and lowest ratio of doctors and nurses per 1,000 population. Low family income reduces the availability of health care. In some counties, newborns stand less chance of survival than in Chile, Cuba, or Malaysia.

The people in the region suffer from poor housing and homelessness. Many live in substandard or deteriorated housing. Generation after generation is trying to live without the basic human needs.

The people in the region suffer from lack of education. Only slightly more than fifty percent of the people 25 years of age and older have a high school diploma. There is a high rate of illiteracy.

• The MRM Region is very diverse both racially and culturally. All volunteers must be willing to work with all races within the community. Volunteers must work with the local sponsor to support local ministry goals and development.
• Unless otherwise noted, volunteers must provide their own local transportation.
• If housing is provided, be sure to ask if you need to provide your own bedding.
• Unless otherwise noted, all volunteers must provide their own meals, supplies, and equipment.
• Volunteers should be active church members. Churches that enlist non-Baptist volunteers must be responsible for the supervision and conduct of those volunteers.
• The local churches and associations are God’s primary messengers to the area. Volunteers must cooperate with and follow local leadership.