Missions

  The Purpose Statement of Grace Evangelical Church states that "We exist for the purpose of reaching the lost and hurting of our community and world in the love of Christ, involving them in the Word, Worship, and Service of God", our Missions Ministry is an integral part of our purpose.  This ministry is firmly anchored on the Great Commission given by Jesus to all who would be his disciples and we hold it as a mandate to the Church:

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Missionaries Currently Supported by Grace Evangelical Church Missions
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FIRST NAME
LAST
NAME
MISSION ORGANIZATION
WHAT DO YOU DO?

Br. Henry

Bahskar

Good Shepherd
Mission-Putter, India

Brother Henry and his late wife Viola, took in six boys in 1978 and created Good Shepherd Mission. The mission now has over 150 boys and girls in two locations and has grown to include; a hospital, medical clinics, home for seniors and 15 rural churches.

Rick and Carie

Bernard

Grace Covenant - Dominican Republic

Serving in the Dominican Republic training pastors and lay people; evangelism; children's ministries; and overseeing an English and Computer School.

Brandon and Kelli

Bodenhausen

InFatih
Missouri

Working with Project 3:10 a ministry to equip youth ages 13-18 with practical life skills and notable experience in the work world. It sets up prime opportunities to show them Christ, shape their knowledge of Him and admonish them to share Him with others.

Andy and Lizet

Bowen

World Gospel Mission- Asuncion, Paraguay

Working with English-speaking missionaries to help them learn the native Paraguayan language and culture, and also work with Paraguayans to help them become more effective in their church roles

Art and Nancy

Butler

World Gospel Mission - Peoria, Arizona

Ministering to Native Americans through education and resources. Friendship evangelism and mentoring. Also host area schools for 2-3 week programs of intense studies of a single subject (i.e.: science, mathematics)

Esther

Cann

One Mission Society- East Java, Indonesia

Teacher in Wesley International School to upper elementary.

Montana and Sarah

Chamberlain

Christar-India

They are currently on homeland ministry due to the birth of their twin boys last year who have many health issues. Planning a move to Chicago to minister among the Muslim population.

Mark and Julie

Coleman

Operation Mobilization Middle East

Mark and Julie Coleman and their two young sons live in the Middle East utilizing friendship evangelism and overseeing several aspects of Operation Mobilization's ministries in the region.

David and Carol

Cosby

One Mission Society - Mexico

David is field director for the work of One Mission Sociey. Together David and Carol mentor and train both missionary and national leaders along with pastoral care and support.

Bill and Marie

Eddy

Grace Covenant - Madrid, Spain

Planting a church in Madrid, their ministry is focused on 18-30 yr. olds, which Bill terms "the forgotten generation". Less than 5% Christian, Spain has the attitude that religion is irrelevant to life. Also run a afterschool program, sports and academic.

Mike and Jane

Erwin

Serve India

Serving 850 missionaries/pastors who are working in 4000 unreached villages in India by seeking sponsors for each of the pastors.

Mike and Patti

Garver

The International Foundation - Washington DC

Working with staff members of our nations Congressmen and Senators, building them up spiritually as they aspire to serve in positions of government leadership. Also reach out to other parents of handicapped children in their neighborhood.

Robert and Roxanne

Grego

LAM-Honduras

Working with Latin American Ministry in Honduras. Planting churches and sharing Jesus through Vacation Bible Schools.

Steve and Alesha

Hagemeyer

Pioneer Bible Institute- West Africa

Working with the community according to their needs while using the projects to share Christ with them alongside a Bible Translation team.

Joel and Heidi

Hayslip

Go to Nations-Burkina Faso, West Africa

Vision 2020: To reach 1,000,000 African children with the Gospel in their own heart language (there are over 35 languages spoken) by the year 2020.
Missionaries Currently Supported by Grace Evangelical Church Missions

FIRST
NAME
LAST
NAME
MISSION
ORGANIZATION
WHAT DO YOU DO?

Dr. Timothy and Sharon

Henry

International Outreach Ministries - Texas

After serving many years in the Congo, Dr. Timothy and Sharon returned to the States. Timothy continues to work with typesetting and translates revisions of book projects for the Atetela people of the Congo.

David & Marjorie

Johnson

YWAM in Bangladesh

David and Marjorie are the YWAM Mercy Ministries Coordinators for South Asia. Mercy Ministries provides health and development services to the poor and needy. Their main focus is equipping leaders and training mercy ministry teams.

Bert & Cheryl

Jones

GO InterNational

Bert is the President & CEO of GO InterNational. GO InterNational is a world-wide mission ministry with a focus on helping people pursue their passion for fulfilling the Great Commission.

Roger and Mary

King

Reaching the World- North Carolina

Roger and Mary head Reaching the World Ministries traveling the world evangelizing and equipping churches. Focusing predominantly on Myanmar, Vietnam, and Kenya.

Ricky and Heather

Lundholm

Mission Aviation Fellowship-Indonesia

Ricky is a pilot and carries in supplies, bibles and other training materials for the missionaries and villages. Also does medical emergency evacuations and delivers relief supplies.

Paul and Ellie

Madsen

Resourcing Christian Education International-Spain

Paul teaches at Evangelical Christian Academy in Madrid, along with youth ministry and evangelism. Ellie works in the office at ECA and ministers alongside Paul.

Dr.Steve and Theresa

Manchester

WGM-Kenya

Sharing the love of Jesus to patients and staff at Tenwek Medical Hospital.

John and Jo

Moxen

Project Evangelism - Dundrum, County Down, Northern Ireland

Directors of Project Evangelism in Northern Ireland. An outreach facility to local youth and young adults. Hosting American teams teaching them practical evangelism during the day and sending them out in the evening. John heads a Bible School as well.

Ed and Judy

Neibling

Campus Crusade for Christ- Manila, Philippines

Living in Philippines, overseeing Campus Crusade ministries in SE Asia countries of Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Shelby and Sheree

Nold

Majestic Outdoor Adventures -
Fair Play, Missouri

Ministering to At Risk Youth "one-on-one" God inspired mentoring, in the sanctuary of God's majestic outdoors.

Bob and Kathy

Owen

WGM-Missouri

Bob & Kathy recently retired from the Honduras mission field after many years of ministry. Currently helping the Honduran pastor and teachers through the transition period.

Guido and Kimberley

Orellana

One Mission Society- Cuenca, Ecuador

Renovating and running a camp in Ecuador that is to be used for pastors and missionaries for retreats and to house short term Missions teams. Also plans for it to be an outreach center to the community.

Mike and Marian

Painter

Faith in the Family- Haiti

Marian has a sewing school, Bible studies and craft classes with ladies groups in churches. Mike does flight training with business men, encourages pastors and preaches somewhere almost every Sunday.
Missionaries Currently Supported by Grace Evangelical Church Missions

FIRST
NAME
LAST
NAME
MISSION ORGANIZATION
WHAT DO YOU DO?

Fran

Pearce

World Gospel Mission - Sells, Arizona

Teaching American Indian High School children. Also ministering to them through mentoring, outreach activities, social times, and camp meetings

Rick and Kindra

Pridey

Campus Crusade - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Direct a team of 10 staff members in 3 states overseeing 34 campuses. These range from professional colleges to technical schools. Also partner with campus in Brazil and E. Asia, leading missions trips to these areas.

Monica & Ryan

Reeves

Campus Crusade For Christ- Colorado

Are part of the Leadership Development team for the Great Plains International Region and helps train and develop the staff by coaching, mentoring and training new staff members.

Karen

Rickel

World Gospel Mission - Bay Islands, Honduras

Karen is the director of the Youth Center and shares responsibility with the Youth Ministry. One of her main focuses is to educate all about AIDS/HIV. She is also the director of missions in the local church.

Bill and Beth

Ryan

World Gospel Missions-Olancho Honduras

Bill & Beth work in the La Moskitia area of Honduras doing evangelistic visits to remote villages and work alongside the Honduran Pastor to prepare for future church plants.

Roger and Melissa

Sager

Tribe of Judah Motorcycle Ministries - St. Joseph, MO

Roger is the Head of the St. Joseph Chapter of Tribe of Judah Motorcycle Ministries. Outreach is focused on, but not limited to, outlaw bikers. Ministering in the St. Joseph area & at some national motorcycle rallys.

Ebenezer

Samuel

Serve India-India

Serve India Ministries specializes in finding independent native pastors and evangelists who have already stepped out in faith and are seeing fruit for their labor. They also provide resources to start after-school EduCare Programs where children learn about Jesus.

Shane

Sanderson

Child Rescue- Guatemala

Shane established Casa Mi Padre, an orphan care facility. They provide living examples of God's love in a home-style environment.

Nathan and Amy

Schmidt

World Gospel Mission - Tarija, Bolivia

Nathan serves as an evangelist to several villages in Bolivia, and conducts pastoral training. Amy works with children’s ministries and builds relationships with the local women.

Sam and Silvana

Shaw

PEF - Dundrum, County Down, Northern Ireland

Sam ministers alongside John Moxen as the director of GodsHandiWork Puppet Ministry. Along with the puppet ministry in Ireland he travels worldwide sharing the Gospel as the Assistant Director of The Agape Puppets from Summerville, GA.

Randy and Shawn

Stanton

New Frontiers Group- St. Joseph

Working with inner city youth of St. Joseph sharing the love of Christ while involving them in bible study, worship, mentoring and community projects.

Dr. David and Jody

Stevens

CMDA

President of Christian Medical and Dental Association

Linda

Summer

The Agape Puppets- Georgia

Linda travels around the world sharing the Gospel with children using storytelling, chalk talks, balloons animals, juggling and puppetry. Her teams consist of young believers in Christ from all areas of the globe whom she trains and equips to continue the work after she has left these areas.
Missionaries Currently Supported by Grace Evangelical Church Missions

FIRST
NAME
LAST NAME
MISSION ORGANIZATION
WHAT DO YOU DO?

Steve and Martie

Tarter

SEND International- Japan

Steve & Martie have been in Japan since 1974 and serve as Japan Administrative Coordinator. They serve at the Christian Academy. Steve in administration and Martie teaches music.

Devin & Casey

Tressler

Campus Crusade for Christ-Texas A&M

Devin & Casey work with Latino and Hispanic students & Destino Ministry at Texas A&M University

Ryan and Jamie

Wagner

Campus Crusade for Christ-Colorado

Reaching out to college students, especially new ones, with the gospel and getting them involved in group studies and one on one discipleships.

Jerry and Pat

Wiley

Eagles' Nest Ministries- Mexico

Orphanage Ministry, Aviation Ministry among the indigenous people of Mexico, Planting Village Churches and overseeing 12 native pastors.

Mike and Sarah

Wilson '

Branches 2:46 - Madrid, Spain

Minister at the Evangelical Christian Academy in Madrid.

Jonathan and Khan

Zingkhai

City Team Ministries - Berkeley, California

Ministry is focused on those who are homeless, hurting, broken, and addicted to drugs and alcohol. Creating an atmosphere where addicted people can experience God's grace through small group discipleship and mentoring.
Ministries Currently Supported by Grace Evangelical Church

Area Ministers for Christ

Valley Community Food Kitchen

Campus Crusade or Cru at NWMSU

Campus Crusade or Cru at MWSU

Campus Christian House at MU

Campus Christian Fellowship at Truman State University

Faith in Action

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Our funds stay in NW Missouri

Far Reaching Ministry

Sudan Camel Corp

Gospel for Asia

Grace House

Honduras Dump Ministry

Kent & Leslie Linneweh-Assembly of God-Netherlands

Planting an International Church called Damascus Road International in Maastricht.

Voice of the Martyrs

Young Life

Our funds stay in the greater St. Joseph area