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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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 […]
Tags: International Missionaries
December 1, 2015
Darrin and Nanette Roetman
Their main purpose and goal, working with Agapé (CRU France), is not only for them to share the gospel message, but to also help and equip others to share the Gospel message. As part of the technical and communication team, they desire to maintain a digital presence for anyone in the Francophone world who is […]
Mandi Rodger
Mandi’s first missionary call was to Bucharest, Romania to serve as an Orphan/Special Needs Advocate with Reach Global. She was there for seven years and then felt the Lord calling her to do something new within Reach Global. Her new role starting September 1, 2023, is Associate Director of Training and Development. She will help care for […]
Oaxaca Street Children Grassroots
This organization provides a link between families who are in extreme poverty and sponsors who have the means to financially assist children. Their goal is to help very poor children with financial and social support which allows them to attend school. Achieving an education is vital to lifting themselves out of poverty. Working out of […]
Antonio Negrete
Since 1988, by faith Antonio and his family have been sharing the Gospel to thousands of people and most of them have accepted Christ in their hearts. The last two years, they have been sharing the word of God in Laredo, TX and Mexico. In Laredo TX, Antonio planted a church with approximately 80 people. […]
Military BibleStick Outreach
Across the USA, churches, radio stations, TV stations, and people like you are standing strong with our military, showing support and spreading God’s Word to those in harm’s way. Through Faith Comes by Hearing’s Military BibleStick project, our nation’s troops are hearing the Word of God while on (or preparing for) deployment. The Military BibleStick […]
Kelly Londoni
Kelly works with CRU as the Digital Strategies Director for Africa serving 50 countries. Kelly was forced to leave his native Congo and became a 19-year refugee in Zimbabwe. In 2020 the Londoni’s were forced to leave Zimbabwe and again became refugees, this time to the United States. He continues his African ministry from Florida […]
Paul and Christy Knudson
Paul is SIM (Society of Int’l Missions) Bolivia Deputy Director and is responsible for the vision and leadership of the mission. He is accountable for the ministries and pastoral care of the missionaries. Christy cares for the family, is a teacher at the mission’s school, Carachipampa Christian School, and a support to Paul in his […]
Janya Kaewsila
Janya is with Global Church Ministry, one of Thailand’s Campus Crusade for Christ Ministries. Their ministry supports expanding God’s Kingdom by working with local churches to plant new house churches or to start groups. Almost 98% of Thailand is not Christian. GCM offers training in evangelism, discipleship, biblical training, leadership and church planting for the […]
Aaron and Deb Groff
Aaron and Deb work with CRU in Europe and live in Latvia. Aaron serves on the Latvian national leadership team. His priorities are to coach team leaders throughout Europe and helping to accelerate our digital ministry presence in Latvia. Deb also serves on the Latvian team. As a certified Gallup Clifton Strengths coach, her priorities […]
Erol and Gulseren Kara
Erol is the Leader Led Movement Aegean Region Director with Campus Crusade for Christ International. In Leader Led Movement ministry, Erol and Seren are reaching out to Young Professionals and effective leaders in the city to develop leaders who will build ministry teams to disciple and evangelize in their ministry. Erol and Seren have 3 […]
Farms International
Scott Clifton is the Director for FARMS International, Inc. They work in twenty-two countries providing interest free loans for income generation projects to Christian families and individuals. The goal is to strengthen churches and evangelist outreach in difficult places. First Presbyterian Church has supported Farms International for over 20 years.
Bruce Ahlberg
YWAM Antigua recently merged with YWAM Guatemala City and are now called YWAM Guatemala. Bruce serves on the ministry leadership for the combined locations of YWAM Guatemala. He is responsible for the oversight of the campus in Ciudad Vieja. Part of his ministry is working with the Kids Club, Moms Group, and Finance office. In […]
Bob & Sherry Tiede
Bob is the Director of Global Operations Leadership Development for Campus Crusade for Christ Ministry. His mission is to develop the next Generation of Leaders for Cru. Bob is currently involved with 3 different Leadership Development initiatives in Cru – one for emerging leaders in the U.S. , one for 16 of our Current U.S. […]
Tags: National Missionaries
Bruce & Kari Nelson
Bruce is a Ministry Partner Development Coach/Trainer/Shepherd with Campus Crusade. He serves as a coach/shepherd to new and senior staff who serve internationally in 193 countries. He also debriefs their American Staff members who return to the States for furlough and works with them in further training and development as leaders. Bruce and Kari have […]
Tags: National Missionaries
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