What Things?

By Bill MacLeod The day after that first Easter, Luke 24 tells us how Jesus appeared without being recognized to two disciples who were still reeling from the events of the weekend surrounding Jesus’ death.  We get a candid, eyewitness account of just how downcast so many others also probably felt that day.  While they…

Foster Families Served

By Christopher Coffman Mission Pastor, River West Church, Lake Oswego, OR  I’ve come to see my missions pastor role as helping God’s people answer Jesus’ call: “Follow me and I’ll make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:9). This is the single greatest privilege of pastoral ministry—watching Jesus transform men, women, and children into missionaries he…

Graciously Kept on Task

Justin Speerstra Teaching Pastor The Well Community Church Over the years, we have participated with Mission ConneXion on a number of levels. As I reflect on the many ways we have been benefitted from that participation, here are a few things that stand out: First, we have been encouraged, humbled, and challenged by working with…

“Tell Me a Story!”

Story told by Randy Grebe, VP Strategic Partnership, OM Ships International The question was rather unusual.  It was several hours into the opening of Mission ConneXion Northwest 2015 when a businessman walked up to my booth.  We briefly discussed the vision of OM Ships International and it’s current status and upcoming country visits.  It was…

It’s Cheap, Local, and For You!

This spring we have three ConneXion events that are designed to help you, and your friends, be more effective in your natural spheres of influence, and yes, they’re totally for you: Muslim ConneXion, March 6-7,  helps those who have a heart to better understand and reach out to Muslim friends and neighbors, to do it in…

“I Could Totally Do That!”

If you just attended the recent Mission ConneXion Northwest 2015 “Barriers and Breakthroughs” event, you know those attending the many workshops, plenary sessions, and Exhibits were encouraged to follow the call of God on their life, and to support others who have made that commitment.  Many stories are emerging of what the Lord did this…