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…
DetailsJustin 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…
DetailsStory 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…
DetailsThis 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…
DetailsIf 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…
DetailsAs we count down the final days and hours before Mission ConneXionNorthwest Jan. 16-17, 2015, I’d like to ask you for your help… 1. Please Follow us on Twitter @missionconnxion and Facebook 2. Please re-share our posts on Twitter and Facebook to help get the word out about our 2015 event.
DetailsBy Craig Hall Pastor of Missions and Youth, Family Church, Sutherlin, Oregon For the past 6 years I have been taking cross-cultural teams to Mexico with those from our church body. It was a short-term mission trip that the Lord used to call me into full time ministry as the Youth Pastor at Family…
DetailsBy Kathy Ikola I first attended Mission ConneXion Northwest (MCNW) in 2003. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it reminded me of my YWAM Discipleship Training School days, where the teachers were passionate, honest and challenging. Several things said that weekend at MCNW inspired me to join a group of young people on a…
DetailsBy Dave Dawson, Bethel Church, Richland, WA We all enjoy watching our children as they explore the world, learn how it works and then respond to it in wide-eyed wonder. As fun as that is to watch, it is even more remarkable when adults learn about the world and respond like children in open mouth…
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