VISION
We seek to have global impact by spreading the love and teaching of Jesus around the world. We establish enduring partnerships with local ministries and pastors with a track record of effective-ness in their communities. Our commitment is to empower partners with local knowledge to share Jesus' message in diverse settings.
STRATEGY
We focus on nurturing the well-being of children and fostering intentional leadership development. This enduring investment pursues a legacy that transcends generations, imprinting hope and transformation across the globe.
NEXT STEPS
All of these ministries are supported by donations to our Missions Fund. We invite you to give to missions, pray for these vital partners, and consider going on future trips to support our global impact partners.
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OUR PARTNERS
Messiah’s Outreach
PASTOR PAUL SANDBERG
Pastor Paul Sandberg of Messiah’s Outreach is our major global partner as we cultivate a healthy approach to missionary work including: proper relationships, solid doctrinal teaching, humanitarian help, practical assistance, funding projects, and financial accountability. Many teams from our congregation have served with Messiah’s Outreach on short term trips, as well as long term service in foreign countries.
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Pastor Chris traveled to Nicaragua with Paul Sandberg of Messiah’s Outreach and Rafael Restrepo, our Missionary to Spain, to teach at a regional Pastor's training event. Pastor Chris taught six sessions, and about 40 pastors were in attendance. One of the pastors drove 200 kilometers (about 120 miles) for these classes, and enrollment actually increased as the week went on! These pastors are hungry for the Word and eager to learn. Pray for them and their churches!
Nicaragua
WILBERT ALVARADO & GLORIA SEQUERIA
Villa Esperanza in Managua, Nicaragua has been a key partner for more than 18 years, working with directors Wilbert and Gloria and fostering deep connections. We have established a scholarship fund for over 200 students, a sports evangelism program for at-risk boys, and outreach to the elderly and people with special needs. Additionally, we partner to offer teacher training and seminary-level pastor training in Nicaragua.
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January 2024
Our longstanding Nicaraguan missionaries, Wilbert, Gloria and their children are dealing with serious health issues and ministry challenges. We are all called to carry our own load in life. But as we are reminded in Galatians 6:2, we are called to carry one another's burdens and in this way we fulfill the law of Christ. Gloria and Wilbert’s burden extend beyond a "normal load" and they covet our prayers.
Please lift them up in prayer:
Family:
For the proper diagnosis, care and treatment plan as follows:
- Gloria has severe back pain
- Wilbert’s diabetes/liver issues along with thrombosis in 1 leg has confined him to a wheelchair
- Naomi’s post-surgical rehabilitation for digestive system function improvement and ability to walk
- Jacob has autism and is enrolling in the university, that he will adjust to the new surroundings/routine
Ministry:
For God to develop and create new strategy, opportunities, and sponsors for their ministry programs:
- Boys/girls outreach and educational scholarship programs
- Boys discipleship/sports camps
- Students of the VIDA program
- Elderly care programs
- Children-with-disabilities programs
SPAIN
RAFAEL & MARY RESTREPO
Rafael and Mary Restrepo, our global partners for 35+ years, have Island Christian as their sending church and we remain deeply engaged in their ministry. The Restrepos are skilled church planters overseeing four distinct ministries: an English-speaking church, a Dutch-speaking church, a Spanish-speaking church, and "Against Human Trafficking" (AHT) combating human trafficking. In 2021, we proudly supported the construction of a permanent home for the three churches.
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August 2024
We want to start by expressing our deep gratitude for your prayers and support. It’s been a busy and blessed time here in Spain. Going back to March, our English-speaking church held its annual Ladies Days Away, which was a time of great fellowship and spiritual growth. The men also launched their first Men’s Days Away, which was a big success and something we plan to continue.
Easter was a highlight, with Rafael returning to regular preaching after our Home Assignment. The Easter Sunday Sunrise Service brought together all three churches and welcomed many new visitors, leading to Dorren coming to faith—please keep her in your prayers.
In April and May, we focused on outreach, especially to the Muslim community, and were blessed with many new guests in both our English and Spanish churches. June was dedicated to preparing for our July activities, including VBS and street evangelism, which were intense but fruitful, leading to several new believers.
Thank you for partnering with us in this ministry.
NEPAL
SABIN BOGATI
The Nepali Discipleship Training Center west of Katmandu has been an active partner for more than a decade. Our teams have aided school repairs, brought earthquake relief, and built homes for orphans and churches. We’ve also helped establish a widespread pastor training program. Ongoing support sustains the Discipleship Training Center's vital work.
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August 2024
It's a privilege to partner with you in expanding God's kingdom. Your prayers and support empower us to disciple, teach, reach the unreached, and build churches in challenging areas. We’re launching two new initiatives: a Music and Worship training for church youth in September and a Coffee and Bakery shop to support our mission. Despite opposition and difficulties, we've seen spiritual breakthroughs, including reaching the Tibetan communities in Rasuwa and Manang. Please pray for our family's needs, upcoming training programs, and the effectiveness of our ministry in this nation.
CUBA
JOSE & DIAN AVILA
Our journey in Cuban ministry began in 1997, and since 2002, we've been steadfast in sending teams and supporting Cuban pastors and our partners, Jose and Dian Avila. We provide financial aid to 12 pastors, contribute to construction projects, fund church repairs and renovations, and support children's ministry. These basic renovations set the stage for a robust seminary program, empowering leaders with top-notch training.
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Estonia Linden & Janice Viinalass
Philippines Annie Acero
Kenya Daystar University
Ministry to the Middle East J & K
D.O.O.R. International Cindy Knakal