By Joseph Anfuso, Founder, Forward Edge International When I was asked to write a short article for the Mission ConneXion newsletter, I found myself wondering what the Church community in the greater Portland area would be like if there was no Mission ConneXion.
By Brad Benson Can we expect God to confirm our direction or decision to serve Him? I have often ask myself this question.
By Shonda Milmore Remember Nhu Our story together did not involve selling all our possessions, resigning from full time jobs, and becoming cross cultural workers. It seemed very unlikely to happen because my husband had no desire to leave the comforts of home and even go on a 2 week mission trip. Nor did he…
Why Leadership ConneXion? By Greg Strannigan, Pastor of Local and Global Outreach, Abundant Life Church, Damascus, OR As a Missions Pastor, I’ve found Leadership ConneXion to be a valuable resource, both professionally and personally. Mission ConneXion Northwest is great for a 30,000 foot view of missions. Worship, inspiring messages, networking and practical workshops all provide…
Caring for Syrian Refugees – Holistically As churches in the Northwest prepare for the arrival of Syrian refugees, we want to remember our brothers and sisters in the Near East who are serving tens of thousands of refugees on a daily basis.
By Steve McCracken Sometimes I’m slow to notice God at work. On more than a few occasions I have prayed for things yet lacked an alertness to notice God’s answer. But, there have been times where I heard of a need, prayed about it, and before I knew it, I became part of the solution. My…
With McKenzie Starrett For the Starretts, Mission ConneXion Northwest (MCNW) is a Starrett Family Value. Jay and Marnie Starrett and their two daughters have volunteered with Mission ConneXion in various capacities for over a decade. After years of listening to speakers sharing a passion for the lost, Mackenzie Starrett decided it was time she put…
By Orin Kidd, Grace Bible Fellowship, Tangent, Ore. I first came in contact with Mission ConneXion back in 2001, when it was still called Mission Fest Northwest. My wife, Rosa, and I had just returned to the United States following 23 years of service in West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Indonesia. I was at a…
By Brenda Smith. Our small country church in Onalaska, Washington has been sending groups of people to the Mission ConneXion Northwest (MCNW) conference consistently for at least 10 years. When thinking about why we are willing to travel close to two hours to attend Mission ConneXion every year, I appreciated anew the rich opportunity this…
By David Almgren. After graduating from Multnomah University in 1993, I left my native Portland and intentionally embarked on a journey to go into the entire world and preach the gospel. Where would this journey take me and how would it play out?
