Wondering about retired missionary housing? Missionary Acres might be what you’re looking for! Here’s more information about it…
Nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, near Silva, Missouri, is a unique piece of land. Owned by Baptist Mid-Missions since 1962, these acres provide affordable housing and ministry opportunities for those who dedicated their lives to serving God.
Retired missionaries, pastors, and career Christian workers all call Missionary Acres home.
The vision for a caring independent living retirement community began with Pastor Charles Emerson. He and his family purchased over sixty acres of land in Wayne County, Missouri. There, they built a chapel and began the ministry.
But, health problems kept Brother Emerson from seeing his vision through to completion. Not wanting to give up on it, he graciously donated the land to Baptist Mid-Missions in 1962.
Baptist Mid-Missions continued developing the property, with the goal of bringing Brother Emerson’s vision to life.
Continuing the Vision
Today, Missionary Acres provides affordable housing for respected heroes of the faith. People who have given their lives to serving God can find rest and community here.
To keep the costs to the residents as low as possible, the staff at Missionary Acres is all supported by churches and individuals. This giving allows the staff to meet the needs of the residents and maintain the beautiful acres.
Independent, Community Living
An independent living community, the residents at the acres come and go as they please. They travel, serve the Lord as they can, and know that their home will be safe and secure when they return.
Missionary Acres provides a family-like environment. There’s plenty of fellowship among the staff and residents alike. Being surrounded by those who served God faithfully is truly a blessing!
Evangel Baptist Church is on-site, though not everyone on the Acres goes to this specific church. With so many years of ministry experience, it’d be a shame to keep them in one place. So instead, many of the residents go to different churches in the community. No matter which church they go to, the residents are always looking for ways to keep serving God from the acres.
It might be retired missionary housing, but truly – the people here haven’t stopped serving God. They just no longer do it vocationally.
