At GCA, we cultivate churches & leaders to advance God’s kingdom through these four pathways:
SEND
one another
We mobilize churches and believers for local and global mission.​
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Engagement with unreached and underserved people groups
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Regional mission projects and long-term ministry partnerships
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Leadership development within ethnic and international contexts
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Church-to-church collaboration in mission and outreach
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Support for church planting through strategic partnerships
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Sending churches and leaders into mission with purpose and unity
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We equip churches to live out Romans 10:14–15 by sending and being sent so that every community has access to the good news of Jesus.
ministry highlights
Yellow Card Initiative
Regional Mission Project Summer 2026
The FIFA World Cup is coming to the Bay Area! Overall, we expect 6 million attendees to the games from all over the world. What an opportunity to share the Gospel with the nations!
DATES: June 13 – July 1, 2026​
6 games @ LEVI’S STADIUM (SANTA CLARA)
MISSION: Gospel sharing in 10+ languages
Web-based gospel follow-up
TRAINING on Saturday, April 11, 2026
We will host an Evangelism Training on April 11 in San Jose to prepare for this mission project. Sign up HERE to join the training.
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Hispanic Migrant Ministry
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In the summer of 2025, four GCA Hispanic churches in San Jose, Salinas, Gilroy, and San Martin partnered with Shadow Mountain Community Church to minister to Hispanic migrants through community-based “Super Circus” VBS outreaches. Teams canvassed neighborhoods daily, inviting families, sharing the gospel, and offering hope. God blessed the week with strong partnerships, wide community impact, and 28 decisions for Christ among children, youth, and adults.
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Suceava Baptist Association in Romania
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GCA partners with Suceava Baptist Association (SBA) to strengthen ministries globally. In 2025, SBA ministries raised new leaders, celebrated baptisms, and guided nearly 100 children to engage deeply with Scripture through a Bible Contest. Humanitarian and preaching teams continue serving in Ukraine with practical aid, gospel hope, and even handmade bulletproof vests paired with New Testaments. In flood-affected communities, SBA churches have offered counseling, meals, cleanup, and rebuilding.​
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Afghan American Church
We praise God for how He continues to work in the Afghan community of the Bay Area and beyond through Afghan American Church (AAC). AAC meets regularly as a small church plant with a focus on outreach and evangelism, since there are few Afghan believers in the area. At each event, AAC has a spiritual emphasis and distributes New Testaments in the heart languages of the people since faith comes by hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17). We are thankful for the many volunteers and partner churches who make AAC events and programs possible! Please pray for God to add more Afghans to His church here and around the world.
Called to plant a church and looking for the right support?
CHURCH PLANTING
Empowering Church Planters
for Kingdom Impact
GCA partners with church planters to help establish healthy, Gospel-centered churches that make a lasting impact in their communities. We believe effective church planting requires spiritual, financial, and practical preparation, both before and after launch, to build a strong foundation for long-term ministry.
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Our support includes:
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Spiritual, financial, and practical planning
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Ongoing guidance before and after church launch
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Monthly check-ins and personalized coaching
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Partnership with CSBC and NAMB resources
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Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. - Matthew 28:19-20
Slavic Church Plant:
New Testament International Church Monterey, CA
Pastor Peter Panasenko immigrated to the United States from the former Soviet Union in 1995 as a Christian refugee. Now serving as an Assistant Professor in Monterey County, Peter carries a deep burden for reaching the Slavic community with the Gospel. Fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, and English, he is uniquely equipped to minister across cultures and generations. His heart’s desire is to plant a Slavic church in Monterey, one that proclaims Christ, builds community, and serves families who may otherwise go unreached.
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Leaders: Peter and Nina Panasenko
Get in touch
To connect with the SEND ministry or request support, contact us at send@gcasbc.org. We want to learn how GCA can support your calling, vision, and ministry goals.