First Baptist Church's Community Ministries are carried out through an innovative collaboration between First Baptist Knoxville and Buckner International. 

 

The Community Ministry seeks to mobilizes the people of First Baptist to

serve in the center city of Knoxville through the following ministries: 

• FISH Food Pantry

• Latino Church Plant

• English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

• Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach (KICKO)

• Handyman Ministry

• Kids Hope USA

• Greeter Ministry

• Interfaith Hospitality Network

 

History of Buckner International

Buckner International is a diverse global ministry to children, families and older adults based in Dallas, Texas. Buckner strives to be a multi-service agency dedicated to the restoration and healing of individuals and the family. In carrying out these services, Buckner adheres to Christian principles delivered with professional competence. Established in 1879, Buckner has answered the needs of others throughout our history. The ministry work of Buckner International is carried out through Buckner Children and Family Services, a globally oriented ministry that reflects our response to children in need through a global humanitarian aid program, volunteer missions opportunities, community enrichment and prevention programs, an international network of residential, foster care and transitional housing services, domestic and international adoption, and support programs for children living in orphanages in other countries.