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Senior Director of US Operations at Mission to the World (MTW), the global sending agency of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

Colorado Springs, CO
Joined October 2010
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#MissionsMonday In partnership with RUF-Global, we're looking for a pastor to minister to college students and expand the campus ministry in Rionegro, Colombia. Is God calling you? mtw.org/opportunity-details/…
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It is with deep sadness, yet with the sure hope of the gospel that we share that Dr. Paul D. Kooistra, former MTW Coordinator went to be with the Lord today. He will be dearly missed. Please join us in praying for his family. mtw.org/stories/details/cele…
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We’re baack! The rumors are true. By popular demand, the PCA Global Missions Conference is returning in 2027! ow.ly/MmR750YF3Rq
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I am looking forward to diving into this study by my friend, Paul Kim. I am thankful to him and our friends at @GraceAtTheFray for producing helpful resources for the church.
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Please pray for a Shabnam, member of Cheyenne Mountain PCA in Colorado Springs. Her pastor and others are interviewed in the clip below. #PCAGA Local Iranian-Christian asylum seeker has been detained by ICE youtu.be/KyP3qJaQsYc?si=LbQX… via @YouTube
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Tricia and I send out an occasional prayer letter for our work with MTW. If you would like to receive it, email me at [email protected]. Thanks!
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Tricia and I occasionally send out email updates about our work with Mission to the World. If you would like to receive them, please email me at [email protected]. Thanks!
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At 5:20pm, the MTW committee gave a report. They highlighted members of local churches who are headed to serve as missionaries in sensitive countries. There was a season of prayer for various people and needs.
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Mission to the World's 30 days of prayer for global missions begins Friday. Follow along with them @mtwglobal on instagram, or find the daily prayer prompts and a calendar to download/print at mtw.org/30dop.
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Tricia and I send out a prayer letter regarding our work with MTW a couple of times a year. If you would like to receive it, please email me at [email protected].
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We're looking forward to being with our friends from @mtwglobal later this fall as a gold sponsor for the PCA Global Missions Conference in Atlanta! Attending the conference? Make sure to visit the Covenant Seminary booth in the exhibit hall! mtw.org/global-missions-conf…
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#MissionsMonday: Join our team and teach at Sofia Christian Academy, an MK school that serves as a traditional school and a home-school cooperative for multiple missions organizations in Bulgaria. Learn more at mtw.org/opportunity-details/…
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#MissionsMonday: Our partners in the UK have a number of ministry needs. The possibilities vary depending on the country and denominational partner and are also dependent on an applicant’s gifts and experience. Learn more at mtw.org/opportunity-details/…
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"Haiti has had trouble with gangs since the 1950s when a dictator used them to scare and silence dissidents. But the country also struggles with political corruption and persistently high poverty. Why is Haiti always in trouble?" Keep reading at thegospelcoalition.org/artic….
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Are you interested in church planting? Here is a great opportunity to reach people with the gospel.
#MissionsMonday: A Presbyterian church plant is seeking to reach Lecce, Italy, with the hope of the gospel and solid theology. Work alongside an Italian pastor to reach people with the gospel and support the needs of the local church. Learn more at mtw.org/opportunity-details/…
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Been putting off your registration for the Global Missions Conference? Today’s the last day to save with early registration! Sign up now at mtw.org/gmc
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The Asian American Church and the Call to Global Missions by Lloyd Kim @mtwglobal youtube.com/watch?v=j4dxPiZX…
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#MissionsMonday: Workplace Ministries has partnered with MTW’s summer internship in Rwanda for a weeklong focus on the role business can play in mission work. Share about your experience using business as a part of your ministry. Email [email protected] for more info!
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