Josh & Jen Duey
Minneapolis, MN • Cru
Josh & Jen Duey believe that college students are the future leaders of our world, nation, communities, families, and churches. Therefore, it is vital to reach students with the message of the Gospel of Christ. Knowing this, it is their privilege to serve with the ministry of Cru on the Twin Cities Metro Team (Minneapolis/St. Paul area).
Their scope is to reach over 200,000 college students at 28 campuses in the area. Their primary campuses are the University of St. Thomas, located in St. Paul, along with the University of Minnesota.
Their goal is to create a caring community that is passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ. They strive to accomplish this by sharing the Gospel of Christ with as many students as possible, leading small group Bible studies, and equipping and training students to reach their world with the Gospel of Christ.
Josh & Jen Duey believe that college students are the future leaders of our world, nation, communities, families, and churches. Therefore, it is vital to reach students with the message of the Gospel of Christ. Knowing this, it is their privilege to serve with the ministry of Cru on the Twin Cities Metro Team (Minneapolis/St. Paul area).
Their scope is to reach over 200,000 college students at 28 campuses in the area. Their primary campuses are the University of St. Thomas, located in St. Paul, along with the University of Minnesota.
Their goal is to create a caring community that is passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ. They strive to accomplish this by sharing the Gospel of Christ with as many students as possible, leading small group Bible studies, and equipping and training students to reach their world with the Gospel of Christ.
Kyle & Carrie Eipperle
Illinois • SEND International, Operation World
Kyle and Carrie served with SEND International for 17 years in Ukraine. Kyle’s primary ministry had been to teach and mobilize the Ukrainian church into cross-cultural missions. Ukraine transitioned into a sending country while the Eipperles were serving there and are now sending their own missionaries to the ends of the earth. Kyle has been involved in research concerning unreached people groups, creating prayer booklets and an internet site that features people group profiles in the Russian language.
The family relocated to the US in 2019, yet at the same time, they did not feel the task that God had assigned them to do was finished. Kyle has joined Operation World (OW) as a research associate to develop and update Russian language OW resources, oversee the translation and distribution of OW materials to the Russian and Ukrainian language speaking world, and thus inform missionaries where needs exist. Their resources impact the church worldwide to pray strategically for every nation of the world.
Carrie’s main ministry is home school teacher for the Eipperle children.
Kyle and Carrie served with SEND International for 17 years in Ukraine. Kyle’s primary ministry had been to teach and mobilize the Ukrainian church into cross-cultural missions. Ukraine transitioned into a sending country while the Eipperles were serving there and are now sending their own missionaries to the ends of the earth. Kyle has been involved in research concerning unreached people groups, creating prayer booklets and an internet site that features people group profiles in the Russian language.
The family relocated to the US in 2019, yet at the same time, they did not feel the task that God had assigned them to do was finished. Kyle has joined Operation World (OW) as a research associate to develop and update Russian language OW resources, oversee the translation and distribution of OW materials to the Russian and Ukrainian language speaking world, and thus inform missionaries where needs exist. Their resources impact the church worldwide to pray strategically for every nation of the world.
Carrie’s main ministry is home school teacher for the Eipperle children.
Contact
kyleandcarrie@msn.com
kyleandcarrie@msn.com
Patricia Harris
Patricia is involved in Prison Ministry. She ministers to inmates on Death Row and to those who are in prison for life. She writes letters to prisoners in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Texas. Patricia is a member of Journey Church of Clinton, Iowa.
Ken Krup
South Elgin, IL • Awana
Ken has served with Awana Clubs International for the past 20+ years. His role as an Awana missionary includes building relationships with pastors, ministry directors and volunteers in order to help churches establish Awana ministry that works in their particular setting. He provides leader equipping, coaching and/or guidance as requested. Ken helps develop volunteer teams by identifying, recruiting, training, motivating and empowering team members in a way that honors God.
Awana is a nondenominational ministry that assists churches in reaching children and youth with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and training them to serve him. Awana is currently serving in 133 countries around the world.
Ken serves churches located in central and northern Illinois and Clinton, Iowa.
Ken has served with Awana Clubs International for the past 20+ years. His role as an Awana missionary includes building relationships with pastors, ministry directors and volunteers in order to help churches establish Awana ministry that works in their particular setting. He provides leader equipping, coaching and/or guidance as requested. Ken helps develop volunteer teams by identifying, recruiting, training, motivating and empowering team members in a way that honors God.
Awana is a nondenominational ministry that assists churches in reaching children and youth with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and training them to serve him. Awana is currently serving in 133 countries around the world.
Ken serves churches located in central and northern Illinois and Clinton, Iowa.
Contact
kenk@awana.org
kenk@awana.org
Ray & Kay Baker
Stockholm, Sweden • Greater Europe Mission
Ray and Kay Baker are veteran missionaries with more than 35 years of service in Europe.
Kay, who hails from Camanche, serves as GEM Regional Leader over North Europe (Sweden, Latvia), the Isles (UK, Ireland) and Europe Wide Ministries. She helps facilitate Leader Essentials, which is a one-year course for emerging leaders within GEM. Kay still serves with SHARE Education Services, mainly helping with children’s programming.
Ray is a theologian ministering with Apologia - the Center for Christian Apologetics. Apologia’s goal is to see an apologetic renaissance in the church, and provides resources in the form of itinerant teaching in the churches, Bible colleges, and universities; online courses, and book publishing. Ray serves on the editorial board for Apologia Forlag, helping decide which books will be translated or published. Additionally, he is publisher of Bible idag (The Bible Today), a daily devotional guide available in print and electronically. Ray serves as the board chair for Scripture Union Sweden and as board member for Scripture Union International, an umbrella organization for 130 ministries in countries all around the globe.
Closer to home, both Ray and Kay mentor young Christian leaders. Kay and Ray’s son, David, is a young adult who lives and works in Sweden.
Ray and Kay Baker are veteran missionaries with more than 35 years of service in Europe.
Kay, who hails from Camanche, serves as GEM Regional Leader over North Europe (Sweden, Latvia), the Isles (UK, Ireland) and Europe Wide Ministries. She helps facilitate Leader Essentials, which is a one-year course for emerging leaders within GEM. Kay still serves with SHARE Education Services, mainly helping with children’s programming.
Ray is a theologian ministering with Apologia - the Center for Christian Apologetics. Apologia’s goal is to see an apologetic renaissance in the church, and provides resources in the form of itinerant teaching in the churches, Bible colleges, and universities; online courses, and book publishing. Ray serves on the editorial board for Apologia Forlag, helping decide which books will be translated or published. Additionally, he is publisher of Bible idag (The Bible Today), a daily devotional guide available in print and electronically. Ray serves as the board chair for Scripture Union Sweden and as board member for Scripture Union International, an umbrella organization for 130 ministries in countries all around the globe.
Closer to home, both Ray and Kay mentor young Christian leaders. Kay and Ray’s son, David, is a young adult who lives and works in Sweden.
Ross & Mary Hunter
Ecuador • Pioneers
Ross & Mary Hunter are missionaries who equip Quichua pastors, leaders, and their families in the area of Discipleship and Biblical Training in the Andes of Ecuador.
Ross says, “We’re ordinary people called by an extraordinary God to be servants of Christ among the Quichua.” Recently Ross and Mary have been directing humanitarian and discipleship efforts to Venezuelan Migrants in Ecuador. Ross serves as the director of CETI which is an indigenous Theological Training Program he is designing for the Quichua. He also serves on the Faculty of ProMETA (an online Spanish graduate seminary) in the contextual studies department. ProMETA was started by the EFCA and is now an independent seminary based out of Costa Rica. Ross and Mary also serve on the Reach Global LACRET team (Latin America and Caribbean Equipping Team).
Married 40+ years, they’re proud parents of three adult children and three grandchildren. Raised in Ecuador, their kids, Jonathan (Maggie), Cristina and Jennifer, are blessed with a rich cultural heritage, as very few North Americans lived in their area. Various Ecuadorian friends, neighbors, and fellow homeschoolers in other parts of Ecuador, as well as their ministry support team have been a blessed and integral part of their journey.
25+ years of living & ministering among different slices of Ecuadorian culture provide them with a unique perspective of the deep heart needs of the people.
Ross & Mary trained for ministry at Moody Bible Institute, Rio Grande Bible Institute and Columbia International University, and are presently seeking new tools through a field based educational approach. Mary studies through the Moody Theological Seminary & SE Trauma Institute, and Ross continues at Columbia International University in a PHD program with research on designing an indigenous theological training program for the Quichua.
Ross & Mary Hunter are missionaries who equip Quichua pastors, leaders, and their families in the area of Discipleship and Biblical Training in the Andes of Ecuador.
Ross says, “We’re ordinary people called by an extraordinary God to be servants of Christ among the Quichua.” Recently Ross and Mary have been directing humanitarian and discipleship efforts to Venezuelan Migrants in Ecuador. Ross serves as the director of CETI which is an indigenous Theological Training Program he is designing for the Quichua. He also serves on the Faculty of ProMETA (an online Spanish graduate seminary) in the contextual studies department. ProMETA was started by the EFCA and is now an independent seminary based out of Costa Rica. Ross and Mary also serve on the Reach Global LACRET team (Latin America and Caribbean Equipping Team).
Married 40+ years, they’re proud parents of three adult children and three grandchildren. Raised in Ecuador, their kids, Jonathan (Maggie), Cristina and Jennifer, are blessed with a rich cultural heritage, as very few North Americans lived in their area. Various Ecuadorian friends, neighbors, and fellow homeschoolers in other parts of Ecuador, as well as their ministry support team have been a blessed and integral part of their journey.
25+ years of living & ministering among different slices of Ecuadorian culture provide them with a unique perspective of the deep heart needs of the people.
Ross & Mary trained for ministry at Moody Bible Institute, Rio Grande Bible Institute and Columbia International University, and are presently seeking new tools through a field based educational approach. Mary studies through the Moody Theological Seminary & SE Trauma Institute, and Ross continues at Columbia International University in a PHD program with research on designing an indigenous theological training program for the Quichua.
Jared & Anna Olander
Kenya • Africa Inland Mission
Serving in Africa since 2007, Jared and Anna have worked in North Sudan, Egypt, and currently in Kijabe, Kenya. Jared’s love of sports, playing and coaching, benefits his role as Physical Education director and instructor of High School PE at Rift Valley Academy (RVA) in Kijabe. God has gifted Anna with business and administrative skills that she uses as the director of the school’s arcade.
Jared and Anna’s role includes educating and discipling students toward their potential in Christ, thus enabling the students’ families to serve on the African continent.
Serving in Africa since 2007, Jared and Anna have worked in North Sudan, Egypt, and currently in Kijabe, Kenya. Jared’s love of sports, playing and coaching, benefits his role as Physical Education director and instructor of High School PE at Rift Valley Academy (RVA) in Kijabe. God has gifted Anna with business and administrative skills that she uses as the director of the school’s arcade.
Jared and Anna’s role includes educating and discipling students toward their potential in Christ, thus enabling the students’ families to serve on the African continent.
The Pregnancy Center
Clinton, Iowa
The Pregnancy Center has been serving Clinton and the surrounding communities in Illinois and Iowa since 1986. It is a Christ-centered ministry whose goals are to preserve the life of the unborn child, offer direction to young women, and be a support to the local church.
The center offers a full range of informational and personal services including pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, compassion support, post-abortion support, sexual health information and counseling, wise women mentoring program, the Boutique, and more.
The Pregnancy Center has been serving Clinton and the surrounding communities in Illinois and Iowa since 1986. It is a Christ-centered ministry whose goals are to preserve the life of the unborn child, offer direction to young women, and be a support to the local church.
The center offers a full range of informational and personal services including pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, compassion support, post-abortion support, sexual health information and counseling, wise women mentoring program, the Boutique, and more.
Contact
240 N. Bluff Blvd., Suite 105, Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-6628
info@pregnancycenterclinton.org
240 N. Bluff Blvd., Suite 105, Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-6628
info@pregnancycenterclinton.org
Unity Christian Schools
Fulton, Illinois
Unity Christian School in Fulton has provided quality, accredited, Christ-centered education since 1921. Unity added Unity Christian Preschool and Childcare (UCPC) in 2002 to provide preschool and daycare for 3 and 4 year-olds, as well as before/after-school care for older children. In all, Unity serves about 120 children at UCPC and over 120 K-12 students with an education founded in Biblical truth with a Christian world and life view. Numerous unchurched families in the area are able to access UCPC’s programs and receive instruction in the Scriptures by teachers and staff who love Jesus Christ. Those families that are committed to providing Christian education for their children at church, school, and home can continue partnering with Unity beyond preschool and even to high school graduation. Proverbs 22:6 tells us to “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
In an attempt to keep Christ-centered education affordable, only 60% of Unity’s budget comes from tuition. Area churches, alumni, and other donors make up the remainder of the budget. In addition, in 2008 Unity opened Bargain Bonanza, a quality retail thrift store on 2nd Street in Clinton, Iowa. Thanks to the donations received and many volunteer hours donated, Bargain Bonanza has already contributed almost $2,000,000 to Unity’s budget over the last 12 years.
In October of 2018, Unity broke ground on the 20 acres located between 13th and 19th Avenue North in Clinton, Iowa, adjacent to Journey Church. This is the future site of Unity Christian School’s new K-12 facility. Funding is still needed to help complete this new, larger facility that will enable us to come alongside even more Christian families that desire a Christ-centered education for their children.
“Thank you for your support of Unity Christian Schools. We greatly appreciate the monetary support, but also appreciate the volunteer help and donations at Bargain Bonanza. Most importantly, we covet your prayers. With the partnership of fellow believers in the Gateway Area, and by the grace of God, we hope to continue shining the light of Christ to the young generation for many years to come.”
Unity Christian School in Fulton has provided quality, accredited, Christ-centered education since 1921. Unity added Unity Christian Preschool and Childcare (UCPC) in 2002 to provide preschool and daycare for 3 and 4 year-olds, as well as before/after-school care for older children. In all, Unity serves about 120 children at UCPC and over 120 K-12 students with an education founded in Biblical truth with a Christian world and life view. Numerous unchurched families in the area are able to access UCPC’s programs and receive instruction in the Scriptures by teachers and staff who love Jesus Christ. Those families that are committed to providing Christian education for their children at church, school, and home can continue partnering with Unity beyond preschool and even to high school graduation. Proverbs 22:6 tells us to “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
In an attempt to keep Christ-centered education affordable, only 60% of Unity’s budget comes from tuition. Area churches, alumni, and other donors make up the remainder of the budget. In addition, in 2008 Unity opened Bargain Bonanza, a quality retail thrift store on 2nd Street in Clinton, Iowa. Thanks to the donations received and many volunteer hours donated, Bargain Bonanza has already contributed almost $2,000,000 to Unity’s budget over the last 12 years.
In October of 2018, Unity broke ground on the 20 acres located between 13th and 19th Avenue North in Clinton, Iowa, adjacent to Journey Church. This is the future site of Unity Christian School’s new K-12 facility. Funding is still needed to help complete this new, larger facility that will enable us to come alongside even more Christian families that desire a Christ-centered education for their children.
“Thank you for your support of Unity Christian Schools. We greatly appreciate the monetary support, but also appreciate the volunteer help and donations at Bargain Bonanza. Most importantly, we covet your prayers. With the partnership of fellow believers in the Gateway Area, and by the grace of God, we hope to continue shining the light of Christ to the young generation for many years to come.”
Contact
711 10th Street, Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3912
711 10th Street, Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3912
Victory Center
Clinton, Iowa
The Victory Center, an emergency shelter, reaches out to the homeless and needy in the Clinton area. Currently they provide temporary housing for 90 men, women and children. Bible teaching and substance abuse rehabilitation are provided for those in residence as well as meals for the needy in the community (including an annual Thanksgiving Dinner). The center also has a ministry to Spanish speaking third world countries.
The Victory Center holds a chapel service every day at 8:00am. They provide a nutritious meal to the public daily at 12:30pm. There are nightly Bible studies held by volunteer pastors and lay people, as well as morning devotions that are led by a resident or staff member.
“We provide a safe place for men, women, and families to learn how Jesus can direct and restore their lives. It is our desire and goal to meet the needs of individuals and families in soul, mind, and body. It is our hope to break the cycle of dysfunctional behavior by battling addictions of drugs, behavior which causes destructive lifestyles.”
The Victory Center, an emergency shelter, reaches out to the homeless and needy in the Clinton area. Currently they provide temporary housing for 90 men, women and children. Bible teaching and substance abuse rehabilitation are provided for those in residence as well as meals for the needy in the community (including an annual Thanksgiving Dinner). The center also has a ministry to Spanish speaking third world countries.
The Victory Center holds a chapel service every day at 8:00am. They provide a nutritious meal to the public daily at 12:30pm. There are nightly Bible studies held by volunteer pastors and lay people, as well as morning devotions that are led by a resident or staff member.
“We provide a safe place for men, women, and families to learn how Jesus can direct and restore their lives. It is our desire and goal to meet the needs of individuals and families in soul, mind, and body. It is our hope to break the cycle of dysfunctional behavior by battling addictions of drugs, behavior which causes destructive lifestyles.”
Contact
505 9th Ave. S, Clinton, IA 52732
PO Box 1694, Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-9016
hello@victorycenter.com
505 9th Ave. S, Clinton, IA 52732
PO Box 1694, Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-9016
hello@victorycenter.com
Brook of Hope
Maai-Mahiu, Kenya
Pastor James Mumo founded Brook of Hope in 2012 as a safe home for vulnerable children once living on the streets of Maai Mahiu. It is a registered Christian Community Based Organization currently applying as a boarding academy with the Kenyan government.
Six boys have grown up under the guidance and love of Pastor James and his wife, Susan. They are currently in grades 10 through 12. They were rescued from living on the streets as young as age 8. A permanent home has been built and completed in 2022. It will accommodate 18 children. An additional 8 abandoned and vulnerable boys have been accepted to Brook of Hope ranging in age 3-8 years old. A cottage for girls has been started as funds allow. The goal is to accommodate a total of 36 children. Classrooms have been built and teachers hired to offer classroom education for the Brook of Hope children and community day students.
The mission of Brook of Hope is “rescuing, counseling, discipling and giving hope to street kids and orphans.” Pastor James and Susan have provided a safe home, food, counsel, guidance in daily life skills and instruction for the boys’ spiritual life. The boys have succeeded in school and have hope for future employment.
Pastor James Mumo founded Brook of Hope in 2012 as a safe home for vulnerable children once living on the streets of Maai Mahiu. It is a registered Christian Community Based Organization currently applying as a boarding academy with the Kenyan government.
Six boys have grown up under the guidance and love of Pastor James and his wife, Susan. They are currently in grades 10 through 12. They were rescued from living on the streets as young as age 8. A permanent home has been built and completed in 2022. It will accommodate 18 children. An additional 8 abandoned and vulnerable boys have been accepted to Brook of Hope ranging in age 3-8 years old. A cottage for girls has been started as funds allow. The goal is to accommodate a total of 36 children. Classrooms have been built and teachers hired to offer classroom education for the Brook of Hope children and community day students.
The mission of Brook of Hope is “rescuing, counseling, discipling and giving hope to street kids and orphans.” Pastor James and Susan have provided a safe home, food, counsel, guidance in daily life skills and instruction for the boys’ spiritual life. The boys have succeeded in school and have hope for future employment.
Contact
pr.jamesmumo@gmail.com
pr.jamesmumo@gmail.com
Grace Global Partners
Dewitt, Iowa • Focused on India
Grace Global Partners was founded in 2010 as a mission which trains native pastors, evangelists, and church planters through a study program teaching the Bible and Bible doctrine, preaching and teaching, church ministry, personal spiritual life, evangelism and missions. As a result, pastors and their churches are built up as followers of Christ who grow in faith and live out the mission of the church in India - a nation of 1.3 billion people and where only 2.4% are Christians.
Grace Global Partners was founded in 2010 as a mission which trains native pastors, evangelists, and church planters through a study program teaching the Bible and Bible doctrine, preaching and teaching, church ministry, personal spiritual life, evangelism and missions. As a result, pastors and their churches are built up as followers of Christ who grow in faith and live out the mission of the church in India - a nation of 1.3 billion people and where only 2.4% are Christians.