Mission is at the very heart of First Presbyterian Church as we attempt to serve Christ. We seek to tell others about Christ and share His love by meeting the spiritual and physical needs of people. We support various ministries by designating thirty-three percent of all church income to mission causes locally, nationally, and globally.
At the present time First Presbyterian Church supports mission workers on five continents and in ten foreign countries. We also have a part in supporting five international and seven national Christian organizations as well as four local outreach groups. Mission trips for youth and adults are supported. Assistance is given for camp scholarships and mission internships.
Church members are encouraged to bring new ideas for mission support to the Missions Committee. We look forward to serving the Lord in many exciting ways as we help to carry out the Great Commission.
We invite you to explore the missionaries that we support, commit to pray for them regularly, and reach out with your support.
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Mark Adams and Miriam Maldonado Escobar
Mark Adams and Miriam Maldonado are mission co-workers with the Presbyterian Border Ministry in Agua Prieta, Mexico, where Mark has served since 1998. In his role as U.S. coordinator of the binational ministry Frontera de Cristo, Mark partners with Mexico coordinator, Jocabed Gallegos, of the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico. Together, Mark and Jocabed coordinate […]
Tags: PC(USA) Missionaries
February 28, 2024
Revs. Kurt Esslinger and Hyeyoung Lee
Kurt works with the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) and their Reconciliation and Unification Department. The NCCK maintains a relationship with our partner in North Korea, the Korean Christian Federation (KCF), while conducting advocacy in Korea and around the world for a peaceful resolution of the continuing Korean War and reconciliation among the […]
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June 20, 2023
Kevin and Dr. Moselle Stark
Kevin and Moselle are “Global Worker” employees of World Gospel Mission. WGM is involved in multiple countries, continents, etc. The mission is “engaging Christlike disciples to transform the world”. They are sent out to serve at Tenwek Mission Hospital in Bomet county, Kenya. Moselle is an OB/GYN who has always felt called to serve God […]
Jim McGill
Jim serves with the Evangelical Church in the Republic of Niger (EERN) and the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan (PCOSS) to ensure sustainability for clean water and sanitation at both community and user levels. He works with the church in being a strong participant in the rural development of Niger and South Sudan and an […]
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February 15, 2022
KQL/Kaden’s Kloset
KINGS & QUEENS LOCAL (KQL) is a non-profit that strives to support local foster &/or adoptive families. They started supporting local families in October 2016 and with the support of the community have been able to grow their mission over the years. Some of the ways they support local families are through their free resource […]
Tags: Local Missionaries
February 1, 2022
Greg Friesner
Greg lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and works under the mission organization Converge Heartland. He serves as lead chaplain and overseer of the Grace Teams Jail Ministry, pastor and overseer of Prison Lighthouse Fellowship and Director of Incarcerated Ministries overseeing current ministries and developing new opportunities. He is married to Lori and they have […]
Tags: Local Missionaries
March 23, 2021
Atlas of the Lakes Area
Atlas Group was founded in Sioux Center in 2000 and has since planted nearly two dozen independent Atlas organizations across the nation. Atlas of Spencer began serving clients in Spencer in 2010 and in 2020 sponsored the new Atlas of the Lakes Area ministry. In February, 2021, the new ministry officially became a 501(C)3 non-profit […]
Tags: Local Missionaries
Next Life Foundation
Patti Griffiths is a typical American wife and mother whose primary career has been pharmacy. In 2012 she traveled to Tanzania on a mission trip, fell in love with the Tanzanian people, and met Laurence Laben. In 2013 she made her second trip when Laurence was the young Tanzanian working at the orphanage Patti visited […]
Tags: Local Missionaries
September 6, 2018
Saki Raphael Legle
Saki gives leadership to Cru’s Operations Team in Africa. He oversees developing national capacities for 51 countries in Africa. The systems he is involved with include finances, internet, legal, administration, IT, ministry results management and more. Recently, he gathered with 25 national operation leaders and an executive leader for 14 countries to equip and empower […]
Tags: International Missionaries
September 6, 2017
Josh Heikkila
Josh implements the regional strategy and facilitates support for the relationships, programs and activities of PC(USA) partners in Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria and Togo. He also mentors and encourages PC(USA) mission personnel and helps connect partner churches with PC(USA) congregations that want to be involved in partnerships in the region. His role includes helping to […]
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Atlas of Spencer
Atlas Group was founded in Sioux Center in 2000 and has since planted over a dozen independent Atlas organizations across the nation. Atlas of Spencer began serving clients in Spencer in 2010. David Lyons serves as the Executive Director. The Atlas of Spencer Mission is to guide CHANGED LIVES THROUGH CHRISTIAN LOVE AND ADVOCACY. Daily, […]
Tags: Local Missionaries
July 11, 2016
Living Waters for the World
Living Waters for the World is a PCUSA ministry started in 1993 and dedicated to providing and maintaining good quality drinking water as well as the “Living Water of Christ” to communities around the world where this water is unavailable. Many health issues in these undeveloped countries are traced directly to bad drinking water. This […]
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December 1, 2015
Mark Hare and Jenny Bent
Mark and Jenny serve with the Latin American Biblical University (UBL), an ecumenical university located in San Jose, Costa Rica, founded in 1923. Mark and Jenny provide support and expertise to strengthen UBL’s commitment to environmental sustainability and to integrate sustainability into practical theology and educational programs in local communities. Mark provides expertise in the […]
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Evangelical Church of Niger
Evangelical Church of Niger is engaging in several regions of Niger including Tahoua, Diffa & Dosso. The church’s strategy in the country which has a population that is 99% Muslim, includes sending small teams to villages in order to witness to their faith. Currently, this is done through the Jesus film, medical work and follow-up […]
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Seher Doganay
Seher is with the CRU team in Izmir Turkey. This year she formed a team of three people. The two are currently just getting started on Cru. In fact, one of these people is Seher’s husband. They aim to reach people who do not know Jesus by partnering with the church in their city in […]
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