GLOBAL OUTREACH
We are proud to be associated with the Evangelical Covenant missions (Serve Globally) working across the globe. Click here for more information about the missions program of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
In addition to our denominational support, our congregation supports multiple missionaries from our community through financial giving, encouragement and prayer support. Our partnership with these families & their organizations helps them reach the world for Jesus Christ.
The advancement of the gospel involves all sorts of work including:
world evangelism
discipleship (college ministry)
church planting
community & leadership development
education & children
short term mission (community development)
Several of these folks work in locations hostile to the gospel, so their identities remain guarded.
WORLD EVANGELISM: Kevin and Laura Stark - YWAM Team Xtreme
Kevin is the main coordinator for "Team Xtreme". The team travels across the nation and around the world participating in citywide campaigns, presenting the Gospel message in a fresh and relevant way to reach the next generation with the good news. They are also committed to connecting local people to local churches, community development and discipleship. Click here for more information about Team Xtreme.
DISCIPLESHIP (COLLEGE MINSTRY):
KATIE & LANCE KNIGHT - INTERVARSITY INTL (new Zealand)
Lance & Katie Knight are involved in exciting work with University students in Auckland, New Zealand. Through relationships, Bible studies and training they are raising up a new generation who know Jesus and reach out to their fellow citizens.
DISCIPLESHIP (COLLEGE MINSTRY):
Rachel Gibson - Navigators CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (LINCOLN, NE)
Rachel Gibson grew up at Deerbrook Covenant and attended the University of Nebraska - Lincoln campus for her time at university. She joined the Navigator Christian Fellowship staff working with students on-campus in evangelism & discipleship. Students are finding a relationship of trust in Jesus our Savior!
CHURCH PLANTING: (E & M.), INTL STUDENT MINISTRIES (ASIA, 10/40 WINDOW)
One of our bright spots is supporting a local couple who has been called to church planting in Asia. Their team is active in commerce, building relationships and hoping to start a body of believers. This difficult work involves language learning, witnessing to the good news of Christ and developing relationships with interested nationals. Please join us in praying for this incredible work.
CHURCH PLANTING: Erin & Jeremy Venable - commission to every nation (France)
The Venable family recently returned to France where they use their professions to help create Christian community. Jeremy’s work in the local music cafe brings light to a dark world, in a post-Christian society.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (A. & P.), COV. WORLD MISSIONS (ASIA)
We support a family of missionaries with decades of experience in multiple East Asian countries. Their work in the health field and discipleship has been significant in bringing the gospel to a needy population. They have recently relocated and are developing new relationships in another sensitive area with historic ties to the Covenant.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUTURE HOPE AFRICA (D.R.C.)
Bintu Mujambere is the director of Future Hope Africa in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo. This incredible organization provides free tutoring, resources & scholarships for students. The host community & youth clubs, and provide business & entrepreneurial support for small businesses in one of the poorest regions of Africa.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT:
JULIO & KATIE IZASA - COV. WORLD MISSIONS (COLOMBIA)
Julio & Katie work in Medellin Colombia with churches and young leaders. Katie has years of experience with children’s ministry, curriculum development and discipleship. Julio has received theology degrees from Colombia, Norway and U.S. seminaries. Their work with Covenant churches is vital for reaching the next generation through leadership training, developing disciples and national peace initiatives.
Education: Karl & Mary Noren - COV. WORLD missions (cameroon)
Having both grown up in Africa, educators Karl & Mary Noren play a significant role at Rain Forest International Academy in Cameroon. They serve with our denomination Covenant World Missions Serve Globally team.
Children in Foster Care: Lauren Partain - IHOIP & LIGHTHOUSE (KC)
Chaplain Lauren Partain is a trained therapist who serves as a Foster Care chaplain in Kansas City. Older foster care children that live in state facilities receive love & support from Lauren who also serves with Missouri Baptist Light House organization.
Short-term Missions: WonBYONE (JAMAICA)
Harmons, Jamaica school ministry
We are significantly committed to Won by One to Jamaica a community development ministry committed to the rural village of Harmons, Jamaica. Over that past decade we have sent numerous groups of teens and adults for a week of service, adventure and learning. Work involves home construction, community development and school ministry. We are planning on sending a group in July 2024. Click here to learn more about Won By One to Jamaica.
Over the years, there have been opportunities to serve on short-term mission endeavors with members of our congregation. Members of our church have served in Haiti, medical missions in Uganda and Colombia, and endeavors in Guatemala, Cuba, Romania, Mozambique, Atlanta and South Dakota.