Mission Statement

Graceland Ministries offers short-term mission experiences in order to mobilize others in fulfilling the Great Commission: 

Matthew 28:18-20: "Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, even to the ends of the world.”

Our Name & Logo

The name ought to say it all: Graceland exists to spread God's grace to all nations.

The logo reminds us of some of God's virtues displayed in His creation.

Romans 1:20: "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—

have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse."

Graceland Ministries hopes to possess these virtues, and share them with the world.

The Bird

Freedom & Joy

The Butterfly

Peace & Hope

The Leaf

Wisdom & Strength

Why?

These windows, or short-term mission experiences, give teammates an opportunity to see the needs of others around the world, as well as God's amazing grace. The more windows we look through / the more opportunities we take, the more we can grow in our understanding of God and the land He longs to cover with His grace. These transformative experiences can motivate participants to make a tangible difference, and strengthen their understanding of God.

 

Jeremiah 29:13: "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

Will you dare to look out a different window?

Founder

Kamra Smith is wife to Aaron Smith and mother of Allis Smith.

She studied Biblical Literature at Taylor University, and got her Masters of Theology from Liberty University. She currently coordinates Outreach & Missions at RiverStone Church in her hometown - Madison, IN.

She currently has three published books: Becoming Peace, Miracles in Masonville, & The Apple Book.

My name is Kamra Smith, and my life has been profoundly impacted by short-term mission trips. I believe these experiences offer a unique "window unto God," providing opportunities to see and experience Him in ways that can amplify faith and spiritual growth. Inspired by the life-changing and worldview-shaping impact these trips have had on me, I founded Graceland Ministries to give others the opportunity to encounter God in a similar way. I believe these trips are like windows from which we can view a new perspective on God. The more windows we look through, the greater our understanding of God becomes.