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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Darrin and Nanette Roetman
The last three years we have been gaining experience in church planting in Montpelier. We are moving to Rennes France to plant a new church. Rennes is a city with 445,000 people with only eight churches. Only two of these churches are considered “stable” according to the French Evangelical Church Foundation (FEF). For this church […]
Tags: International Missionaries
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Mandi Rodger
Mandi has been called to a long term missionary position entitled “Orphan/Special Needs Advocate” with ReachGlobal(RG) in Bucharest, Romania. Mandi is single and has two younger siblings. Her aunt and uncle are Doug and Carol Stueven, members of First Presbyterian Church.
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 is a Church Movement Leader for Campus Crusade Zimbabwe and Technology leader for the region of southern and eastern Africa. Kelly is training regional leaders on how to effectively use technology to reach the world. Also, he has been involved in training pastors from different churches in Zimbabwe about discipleship. Kelly was forced to […]
Paul and Christy Knudson
Paul is SIM (Society of Int’l Missions) Bolivia 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 role. […]
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 is working as the Operational Director for the student ministry of Agape(Campus Crusade in Western Europe). He also works part time with the local campus ministry in Riga, Latvia. Aaron helps provide leadership to 17 countries and works on expanding their ministry to 5 other countries where they have no ministry. First Presbyterian has […]
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 new Director for FARMS International, Inc. replacing Joe Richter. FARMS International works in eleven 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. New programs have been started in Cambodia and Cuba. Joseph and […]
Bruce Ahlberg
Bruce is the Director at Youth With a Mission Antigua. He oversees all aspects of the ministry: Finances, Ministries at the base, Kids Club, Homeless feeding program and Café, Literacy class, Bible distribution, English Worship service, Discipleship Training School and evangelism, working with Short term teams and Summer MAD program. Bruce is married to Susy […]
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
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)
MAF’s mission is to increase the effectiveness of the church using aviation and other technologies to overcome barriers in reaching the world for Christ. MAF has a fleet of 54 aircraft serving the most remote areas of the world transporting missionaries, national church leaders, medical personnel and sick and injured native people. Every hour flown […]
Tags: National Missionaries
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