God has a method and a program for bringing the life-changing message of Jesus Christ to every nation, tribe, and tongue on Earth. The great news is He has a part for YOU in that plan. During each weekend in October, missionaries from around the world will provide messages, videos, and powerful Bible messages. This year’s theme is "Let's Go!" Join us as we hear stories of transformation, trials, and triumphs. We pray you will be encouraged by what God is doing in the world through our ministry partnerships and that you will discern your place in God’s global mission.
Click on each missionary photo to see more about them and their ministry.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
DAN DOYLE - Ecuador
We will welcome Dan Doyle as we kick off Missions Emphasis Month! From Nicaragua to Ecuador, our church has been blessed to partner with the Doyle Family as they serve and grow God’s kingdom!
Click HERE for more information about their ministry.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
JIM TELMAN - Uganda
The Telman family has been powerfully used by God in Uganda. Years ago, Jim left his businesses behind to move his family to Africa and serve those in need. Using his entrepreneurial skills, he’s organized churches, developed an orphanage, started ministry schools, and more!
Click HERE for more information about their ministry.
BRUCE ROBINSON - Haiti
Bruce and Deb Robinson serve in northwest Haiti, one of the country’s poorest regions. Their work includes providing clean water through wells and piped systems, improving agriculture with irrigation and drainage, reforestation, and building churches and schools.
Click HERE for more information about their ministry.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
BOB YEATER - Guatemala
Bob and Tessa Yeater have served in Latin America since 2005 and now minister in Guatemala. They have founded Suffer the Children (STC) Guatemala in 2014, support indigenous pastors, and run a Life Center for 300+ children, single mothers, and widows.
Click HERE for more information about their ministry.
OASIS PREGNANCY CARE CENTER - New Port Richey, Florida
Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers provide compassionate support, resources, and guidance to expecting mothers and families. Oasis helps them navigate pregnancy and early parenthood with care and hope here in New Port Richey and other locations.
Click HERE for more information about their ministry.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
DAN PROCTOR - Converge
Dan became the Church Strengthening Director for Converge MSC Southeast in 2023. He now supports pastors, planters, and churches with encouragement, after pastoring in Daytona Beach for 30 years.
Click HERE for more information about their ministry.
MIKE PETERSEN - Poland
The Petersens have served in Poland for over 30 years, establishing a church near Warsaw and teaching pastors from Ukraine and other restricted-access countries. Their Christmas Polish Project provides gifts for 300 children from children’s homes, boarding schools, and at-risk families, reaching dozens of families and bringing hundreds to Christ over the years.
Click HERE for more information about their ministry.
BRIAN HICKS - ETHNOS360
Brian and Judy, passionate about missions, joined Ethnos360 Aviation in 2021. Based in Arizona, they provide support and help transport missionary families to remote areas, reaching unreached people groups worldwide.
Click HERE for more information about their ministry.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
ANDY ANDERSON - Word of Life, Florida
Andy and Nancy Anderson became Word of Life missionaries in 1997, driven by a passion to see students grow in their faith. They serve with Word of Life Youth Ministries in Central Florida, reaching youth through evangelism, discipleship, and leadership training. Andy also serves as Florida Regional Coordinator, helping local churches develop vibrant youth ministries throughout Tampa and beyond.
Click HERE for more information about their ministry.
WHAT IS MISSIONS?
When God put a plan together for getting the message of salvation to the entire world, He chose to work through local churches like ours! It is that simple. If a lost man in Tanzania is to hear the gospel, it will be because a church reaches beyond its local area and obeys the command of God to win our world.
The process begins with a person who will be sent by his local church (Acts 13)—someone who will leave his homeland to tell others of Christ. Then it takes a church family who will stand behind that person prayerfully and financially. It takes individuals within that church family who will say, “Though I cannot go, I will help you go, and I will pray for you as you do!” So one by one, God calls men to go, and He leads churches to pray and to give. That is God’s formula—and it works!
The Bible says in Romans 10:15, “And how shall they preach, except they be sent?” It also says in 2 Corinthians 9:7, “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” God’s instruction to us is to give cheerfully so that people can hear the gospel.
In Acts 13:1–3, the Holy Spirit separated Paul and Barnabas from the church at Antioch. In Acts 14:26–27, they returned to Antioch and reported to the local church body about their work. That is exactly what we will experience during the month of October.
The reason for a mission’s emphasis time is to purposely set time aside to follow God’s instruction! We want to know His heart and hear His voice. He is calling us to win our world, and the world is waiting for us to answer! May we truly be the church God intends us to be.