Local Community Partnerships
By focusing on our partners and their needs, we feel we can have a greater impact on the Kingdom of God in the High Country. Through the support of partners and member missionaries, Alliance truly sees local missions as an opportunity to strengthen and encourage those serving in our community.
John Hanna
Intervarsity
John Hanna has been with InterVarsity since 1992 and in Boone since 1993. He led the App State InterVarsity Chapter from 1993-2001. From 2001-2016, he served as Area Director for campuses in Western North Carolina. In 2016, he stepped into his current position as Regional Director for the Carolinas Region. This region includes InterVarsity chapters or outreach on 40 campuses throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.
Damon & Emily Harris
CRU
Damon and Emily are on staff with Cru at App State, focusing on meeting with students for discipleship, leading Bible studies, and doing evangelism on campus. Their goal is to connect students to Christ and cast vision for the nations. Before COVID/coming to Boone, they served with Cru overseas. They feel called to be overseas and hope to return at some point to focus on church planting. Currently both Damon and Emily are in seminary at RTS for further training.
Chris & Allicia Hughes
CRU
Chris and Allicia are serving with Cru at App State. Their purpose is to help fulfill the Great Commission in the power of the Holy Spirit by winning students for Christ, building them up in their faith, and sending them into the world as lifelong laborers for the Gospel in their jobs, homes, and churches. They engage students on campus in spiritual conversations and share the Gospel with them as they have the opportunity.
Mark Valentine
CRU
Mark Valentine is the Campus Director for CRU at Appalachian State University. This is his 19th year in ministry with CRU at ASU and his main responsibilities are shepherding the staff team of six, giving vision and direction to the overall ministry, evangelism and discipleship with students, and leading a men’s Bible study of key upperclassmen.
Christopher & Paige Ward
CRU
Christopher and Paige Ward have been working with Cru since 2013 where they first met while serving in London, England. Paige graduated from Florida State University and Christopher is an App State Alum!
De la Cruz Farms exists to provide safe, interactive experiences for children and families to know God and Jesus Christ in a horse and farm environment. They are privileged to serve families that may be facing difficult life situations or challenging needs. Their core values include sharing the person of Jesus Christ, discipling children and families, and nurturing God’s creation. Activities include participating in a Bible truth time, helping with farm chores, learning about horse handling and riding, taking part in beekeeping, growing vegetables in a garden, or enjoying art/play activities.
Since September 2006, Freedom Farm Ministries has housed up to 55 men in seven locations with three unique program phases. Freedom Farm is a non-profit 501(c)(3) ministry built completely with the intention of helping men and their families find the freedom gained by growing in a life centered in Jesus Christ. Hundreds of men have already received that new life, and many have renewed health and reputations. Men have been reunited with family, but most importantly have gained restored spirits and relationships with the Father.
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Hope Pregnancy Center is a faith-based non-profit organization committed to empowering women with unintended pregnancies to thrive. Any woman facing an unexpected pregnancy, regardless of her faith background or what choice she makes about her pregnancy, will receive non-judgmental and compassionate support.
The mission of the Hunger and Health Coalition is to relieve poverty and hunger in a compassionate manner for families and individuals who are experiencing economic hardship and food shortages. This assistance may include food, medicine, and referrals to other community resources. The Hunger and Health Coalition meets emergency needs while acting as a community resource assisting those in need to find a more permanent solution.
