Our journey

Our Story

From humble beginnings in 2013 to a collaborative network serving hundreds of families, relationships and faith transformed our community.

The Beginning: 2013

Our story began in 2013 when The Church at Brook Hills started offering free English classes to international residents in Birmingham. What started as a simple language program grew into something much more meaningful.

Through these classes, we began building deep friendships with immigrant and refugee families. Language was just the beginning — these families needed comprehensive support to flourish in their new home.

We believe the gospel travels through relationships, and relationships were at the heart of everything we did.

Deep Community Connections

ESL classes became the foundation for lasting friendships and trust-building with international families.

Unique Demographics

Approximately 30% of our ESL students came from least reached people groups around the world.

Broader Needs

Families needed much more than language learning. They needed holistic support for thriving.

Our Journey

A decade of growth, learning, and expanding our impact in Birmingham.

2013

ESL Program Launch

The Church at Brook Hills begins offering free English classes to international residents, laying the foundation for community relationships.

2014–2022

Community Growth

Deep relationships form with international families. We discover that 30% of our students come from least reached people groups.

2022–2023

Vision Expansion

Church leaders recognize that families need comprehensive support beyond language learning and begin discussing a broader collaborative effort.

December 2023

BCCC Founded

Birmingham Cross Cultural Connections officially launches as a collaborative effort by church leaders, expanding from ESL to comprehensive family support.

Our Unique Approach

What makes BCCC different is our commitment to holistic care and relationship-centered ministry.

Collaborative Network

Multiple churches working together, pooling resources and expertise to serve families more effectively than any single organization could alone.

Church partnerships
Shared resources
Unified mission

Relationship-Centered

We believe the gospel travels through relationships. Every service we provide is grounded in genuine friendship and long-term commitment to families.

Deep friendships
Trust building
Cultural respect

Holistic Support

Addressing spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational needs to help families not just survive, but truly flourish while maintaining their cultural identity.

Comprehensive care
Cultural preservation
Self-sufficiency focus

From ESL to Comprehensive Care

Our services have grown organically based on the real needs we've discovered in our community relationships.

Where We Started

English Classes

Free ESL classes to help international residents learn English and build community connections.

What We Offer Today

Case Management
Social Services
Resource Assistance
Driving Lessons
Counseling Services
Relationship Building

Walk with a family

The work that started in a classroom is now a long welcome. There is a place in it for you.