CCH Missions & Trips

While the college campus is our primary mission field, we believe part of developing young people as Christ-followers involves helping them engage in giving, service, and outreach opportunities in a variety of ways.  Expanding students' experiences with the worldwide Body of Christ, their involvement through giving, and their understanding of how God is working in communities near and far is why we build "missions" into what we do at CCH.

oh, the Places we Go...

Below you can browse the various missions and mission related trips in the works for the 2023-24 school year.

Oblong Christian children's home (Oblong, Il) - Fall day trip - Sept 28, 2024
Just one hour south of Campus House, Oblong Christian Children’s Home provides a home and programs for at-risk and troubled youth to love and shape them into becoming responsible, productive, maturing Christians.  On Saturday, Sept 28, CCH will do a work project for OCCH followed by a campfire dinner with the families and children.
Chicago mission trip - jesus people usa - fall 2024
This Fall Students will get to serve the poor and experience Christian Communal living at JPUSA in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.  Since 1972 Jesus People has worked to share the gospel with its neighborhood and has developed meaningful ways to serve and love the poor which has led to Cornerstone Community Outreach, one of the largest homeless shelters in Chicago.   Dates: Nov 22-25, 2025 or  Oct 10-13.
The ICOM (International Conference on Missions) - November 14-16, 2024
From November 14-16, 2024, the International Conference On Missions will be held in Lexington, KY.  This conference exists to "encourage, equip, and enlist workers for the harvest" and serves as a connection point for global missions.  ICOM has main speakers & worship as well as workshops with people who have worked (or currently work) in the field of Christian missions.  Plus, an exhibit hall is available for networking with those in the field.  Learn more about ICOM here.
Clarence, MO (SHILOH CHRISTIAN CHILDREN'S RANCH) - February 13-16, 2025
Our most popular and longest running trip, Shiloh gives our students the opportunity to serve and see up close this ranch-style community and ministry for kids from difficult backgrounds.  Each year, we head to Missouri in February for a weekend of interacting with the house parents, their families, and kids as we chop and haul the wood they use in their furnaces to heat their homes.  February 13-16, 2025.  Learn more about Shiloh here.
Summer mission trip: guatemala with 410 bridge - May 30- June 10, 2025
We are looking to partner with 410 Bridge and travel to a small community in Guatemala this coming June.  410 Bridge is a Christ-centered non-profit that seeks to build up local communities through native-led initiatives.  Our team will serve in the school, experience a typical day in the life of a Guatemalan and pray for natives during home visitis.  Dates: May 30- June 10, 2025

oh, the Places we give...

Our students give to a variety of ministries and organizations each year through various campaigns as well as through the weekly Sunday morning offerings.  In fact, 30% of everything given to Sunday offerings goes toward 4 different missions.  Click on the following categories to learn more about where we give!
SUnday Offerings' contributions to missions
Thirty percent* of the student offerings given each week is devoted to missions.  Currently, this 30% is divided among the following ministries: *The remaining 70% helps cover our student events and activities such as dinners, retreats, conferences, etc.  Give to the Sunday Offering here.  Alternatively, to learn how to give toward the General Fund (ie - staff salaries, building maintenance, operations, etc.), click here.
Alternative christmas gifts campaign
For several years, our REACH Action Group leaders have organized alternative Christmas gift campaigns for students to donate toward resources for those in need in honor of their own family members or loved ones.  Over the years, our students' gifts have helped supply livestock, school materials, Bibles, blankets, and more through organizations like 410 Bridge, Haitian Christian Outreach, Samaritan's Purse, World Vision, and local Charleston/Mattoon organizations.
the 410 fast
As part of our partnership with the community of Cercady, Haiti, we commit to raise funds to help with their community development efforts.  One of our REACH Leaders developed the 410 Fast so that each spring, our students fast on April 10th to raise awareness, prayers, and funds to bless our brothers and sisters in Haiti.