Our History

CTS Tanzania

Called to Serve was established in 2006 to enable long-term/short-term mission efforts in Tanzania. Several short-term mission trips were arranged through local churches in Virginia, and a couple was sent out as long-term missionaries. 

Vickie's Vision

Vickie Cooke, a founding member, was the visionary behind CTS's mission efforts. After her faithful service to our Lord, she passed away in 2021. Her vision was for the Gospel to be preached in the unreached areas and for the local church to be intimately involved in overseas missions. Her vision continues to guide our efforts.

CTS 2021

Called to Serve is relaunching its efforts to encourage the local churches to reach the less evangelized parts of the world through long and short-term mission trips. In addition, CTS will begin to offer internship and gap-year opportunities to young adults. Contact us to learn more about the opportunities. 

"I want to serve."

CTS Organization

Board of Directors

Tyler Cooke - Director
Bethanie Cooke - Treasurer
Leanne Jordon- Webmaster
Heidi Hopkins - Member at Large
Tiana Proudfoot - Member at Large
Carter Lippy - Member at Large
Matt McCorkle -Member at Large
Frank Rennie - Legal Adviser 

Board of Advisors                      

The board of advisors provides support in various ways to our long-term missions efforts. Every church that partners with CTS  has one member or a couple who participates in quarterly meetings with the missionaries on the field. Currently, there are 8 churches serving in this role.