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Taking Stock of God’s Work in Dallas Center

Posted by Terry White on January 15, 2008  |  No Comments

It is refreshing to get reports of what God is doing in our Grace Brethren churches, whether large or small, whether urban, surburban, or rural. Here are some excerpts from a communique recently sent to his congregation by Randy Todd (pictured) who is pastor of the Grace Brethren church in rural Dallas Center, Iowa (home, by the way, of Dr. Herman Hoyt, co-founder and second president of Grace College and Seminary). Here is a part of Randy’s report:

Dear Friends of Grace,

January marked the Todds’ first full year of ministry in Dallas Center. It actually seems like we just drove up in that dilapidated old truck packed so tight it poured out when we opened the doors. Some of you are smiling because you were there that day.

Since that day we have come to know and love so many, so quickly, and so deeply. God has smiled upon us through you in so many ways. You truly are a special people. And, we just love the the parsonage. We have the most incredible sunsets seen right through our living-room window! I love the lay of the land here… I don’t care what anybody says… Iowa ain’t flat!

We continue using Thomas G. Bandy’s 2006 article “How To Measure Viability” as our gauge to measure viability in our ministry here at Grace. As we’ve progressed as a faith community there has been a noticeable change in the spirit, countenance and attitude with in the majority of the people.

-Sunday worship attendance has increased from 30-40 to 65-80
-Sunday school attendance has increased from 8-12 to 40-50 ministering to all age groups
-Youth ministry attendance has increased from 12-18 to 25-30
-Small groups have increased from 0 to 8 groups with 30-35 people meeting regularly
-We’ve adopted the BILD International Philosophy for Leadership Training with 12 people currently enrolled in the First Principles
-We’ve implemented Neil Anderson’s “Ministering the Steps to Freedom In Christ” — several people are currently involved
-45 people have successfully graduated Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University
-Giving is up 2.8%
-Our reputation in the community has improved
-There’ve been 28 conversions, 22 baptisms, 19 new members

It is God who is doing this great work among us as a result of the faithfulness of the folks here at Dallas Center Grace.

I truly believe the church could be on the brink of revival. I’ve not experienced such a moving of God since personally coming to Christ in 1982. The majority of people are displaying a remarkable faithfulness, availability, and teach-ability and I’m blown away by it!

The reason I’m sharing this on a broader scale is to humbly and hopefully ask that all who might read this would commit to praying us over the hump right into full-blown revival. What is happening here is a great tribute to what God will do when a few remaining people (His remnant) decide to humbly submit themselves to whatever He wants… over their own wants.

I’m just so fired up I can’t hardly hold it in. Thank you for allowing me to publicly praise Him before you. To Him be all glory, honor, and praise!

Randy Todd, Lead Pastor
Dallas Center Grace
305 Hatton Ave PO Box 477
Dallas Center, IA 50063
www.dallascentergrace.com

Moderator Looks for Demolition Golf Partners

Posted by Terry White on January 15, 2008  |  1 Comment

Incoming moderator of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches John McIntosh (center, maroon shirt) and pastor of the Grace Brethren church in Simi Valley, California, sends along this report and invitation:

Tim Boal and I were playing some golf yesterday in a mountainous course in Simi Valley (the Tierra Rejada course).

I backed the cart accidentally into a sand trap and flipped the cart over on me. I escaped with bumps and bruises. Tim saw the whole thing and thought I had broken my neck.

The picture shows us surveying the damage and watching the batteries drip fluid all over our possessions. We waited for another cart to be delivered and we finished the 18 holes.

I am looking for people who would like to play golf with me [at national conference this July] in Florida!

Kurt Miller to Pastor at Martinsburg

Posted by Terry White on January 15, 2008  |  1 Comment

Kurt Miller (pictured), who has served with Grace Brethren International Missions as Mobilization Coordinator for the Eastern Region since February, 2007, has accepted the position of lead pastor of the Grace Brethren Church of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania.

Prior to his GBIM position, Miller was national director of church planting with Grace Brethren North American Missions. Miller will assume his new pastoral duties in March of 2008.

A spokesperson for the Martinsburg church said, “Please pray for a smooth transition and the securing of a youth pastor.” Other pastors currently on the Martinsburg church staff are Robert Russell (senior adults), Brant Leidy (Christian Education and children), and Rick Horner (associate pastor).

Members of the Martinsburg church staff commented, “The Staff, Elders, and Congregation of Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church are thrilled to announce that KURT MILLER has accepted our call to be our Lead Pastor. After waiting a year we feel God has led us the right man to take the helm of our progressing church.”

Dave Guiles, executive director of Grace Brethren International Missions, said, “It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Kurt Miller from the GBIM team.

“GBIM is very committed to working with local churches in their quest to mobilize their congregations to tangible involvement in cross-cultural ministries. In his short time with us Kurt captured our passion for this ministry and was well-positioned to make an impact on many churches. He will be missed. At the same time, we recognize the strong commitment to GBIM by the Martinsburg GBC. We are pleased that their new senior pastor will continue this commitment.”

Of this new call, Kurt Miller said, “I love the local church, the preaching of the Word and shepherding people. I believe with all my heart that God is now taking me back to my original calling as a pastor. For this I am elated and resting squarely in the hands of the Lord. Will you please pray for us?

-Pray for the preparation and sale of our house.
-Pray for Anecia as she finishes out the school year and trains a new registrar. She has served as the registrar at Grace College and Theological Seminary for over 13 years.
-Pray for my transition to the church which will take place in early March.
-Pray for the church congregation and staff as they prepare for our arrival.”

A native of Corning, New York, Miller worked in law enforcement and then entered full-time ministry in 1976 as pastor of the Grace Brethren Church of Richmond, Virginia. Later he served churches in Pennsylvania and Florida. In 1991 he joined the staff of Grace Brethren North American Missions, where he served sixteen years as the National Director of Church Planting.

Kurt and his wife, Anecia, have been residing in Winona Lake, Indiana, where Anecia has been employed by Grace College and Seminary.

Pro-Life Essay Wins Scholarship to Grace

Posted by Terry White on January 14, 2008  |  No Comments

TROY, OHIO — The Miami (Ohio) County Pro-Life Educational Foundation has awarded Chelsey Gingerich, a Tippecanoe High School senior, a $1,000 scholarship.

Gingerich was the winner of The Foundation’s annual essay contest on the value of human of life. She will read her essay and receive her award at the Miami County Right to Life Prayer Vigil on January 20th.

This event will be held at the Hayner Cultural Center in Troy. The public is invited.
She will use her scholarship to attend Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana.

Chelsey is the daughter of Galen and Melody Gingerich, 1987 Grace College graduates, and she is the granddaughter of Pastor Forrest and Arlene Jackson of West Milton, Ohio.

Church-Planting Management Team Strategizes

Posted by Terry White on January 12, 2008  |  No Comments

The management team of the new Go2 Church Planting organization has been meeting in Marina Del Ray, California, this past week to develop their strategies and goals for the organization.

Participating in the meeting were Tim Boal, Executive Director; Oscar Chavez, Western US Church Planting Director; Jesus Munoz, Hispanaphone Church Planting Director’ Kevin Marsico, Church Planting Networks Director; Nelson Peters, Director of Donor Relations; Randy Disert, Chief Financial Officer; Jim Snavely, Northeast US Church Planting Director; Michelle Kane, Administrative Manager; and Ron Boehm, Midwest US Church Planting Director.

The team began meeting Tuesday to review, sharpen and enhance their strategic plan for the next 3-5 years, ending their work on Friday evening.

Long Beach Hosts Service for Crash Victims

Posted by Terry White on January 12, 2008  |  No Comments

The following excerpt is from an article in today’s Long Beach (CA) Press-Telegram. To read the entire article, click on http://www.presstelegram.com:80/ci_7949789 Lou Huesmann is pastor of the Long Beach Grace Brethren Church.

LONG BEACH – A Carson man whose wife and 4-year-old son were killed by a hit-and-run motorist remembered them Friday as gifts from God, telling mourners he will see them again one day in heaven.

Mark Mikasa, his other son, Lucas, at his side in a church chapel’s front row, joined about 400 mourners at Grace Brethren Church in Long Beach for a service to say goodbye to his wife, Midi, and son Nathan.

“I truly believe that Midi is with Jesus now, which is all she ever wanted,” Mikasa said in remarks read from the pulpit by his friend, Chris Ryder. “My sweet love, Lucas and I miss you so much. We love you. We will do our best to honor you.”

Midi Mikasa, 34, and Lucas’ twin, Nathan, died Jan. 1 when a motorist ran a red light and plowed into their family’s minivan in Carson. The suspected driver, Roberto Carlos Paz, 43, allegedly ran from the crash scene and remains at large.

Ambassador Acknowledges Impact of Grace Brethren in CAR

Posted by Liz Cutler Gates on January 11, 2008  |  No Comments

Emmanuel Touaboy (pictured at right), ambassador from the Central African Republic (CAR) to the United States, can quickly list the many natural resources in his country. He is even quicker to note one of the biggest spiritual resources in the country – more than 1,200 Grace Brethren churches. He grew up in the Kassai Grace Brethren Church in Baungi and now he has a message for the Brethren in America. Read about his vision for his country here or see the January-February issue of FGBC World.

FGBC World is the bi-monthly newspaper for the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Printed copies of the January-February issue have been shipped to each church in the Fellowship and may be obtained there at no charge. To read the complete issue online, click here.

If you’d like a free subscription to FGBC World (mailed to your home), click here.

Jack Churchill Service Set for January 19

Posted by Terry White on January 11, 2008  |  No Comments

Pastor Glen Sykes of the San Diego (CA) Grace Brethren Church has given us further specifics on memorial service for the late Jack Churchill, retired missionary with Grace Brethren International Missions.

According to Sykes, the service for Churchill will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 19 at Midway Baptist Church, 2460 Palm Ave., San Diego, CA 92154.

Lunch, Fellowship, and Local Church History

Posted by Terry White on January 10, 2008  |  No Comments

Both the Church of the Brethren and the Grace Brethren Church are celebrating the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Brethren movement this year. The following is excerpted from an article in the Waynesboro (PA) Record Herald. Pastor of the Grace Brethren Church in Waynesboro is Larry Weber. To read the entire article, click on http://www.therecordherald.com/articles/2008/01/10/local_news/news03.txt

Church to serve up helpings of local history

By Denise Bonura The Record Herald

WAYNESBORO – Want to snack on some history with your lunch? Bring your meal to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church at the corner of Second and Broad streets at noon every Friday and learn the history of local churches while you eat.

The church will begin its second Lunch and Learn program at noon tomorrow with the history of the Waynesboro Church of the Brethren at 117 S. Church St.

Lunch and Learn will be held every Friday through the middle of March. Visitors should bring their own brown bag lunches, and coffee and hot chocolate will be provided.

Last year marked the launch of the program, during which visitors learned sign language. The Rev. Linda Watson said it was so popular the church decided to continue it.

“It started last summer when we thought people might enjoy a noontime activity,” added Watson. “Older people don’t usually like to come out in the evening, and working people can come during their lunch hour. It’s nice to have a program on the history of our congregations. We’ve gotten some very good response.”

Historical society

After the 30-minute lectures, a short history of each church will be presented to the Waynesboro Historical Society for its records.

Watson said the lectures will include how and when the congregations were established, who their first pastors were and when their sanctuaries were built.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is celebrating its 100th year at its current location, the Waynesboro Church of the Brethren is celebrating the denomination’s 300th year and Grace Brethren is celebrating its 100-year anniversary, according to Watson.

BMH Welcomes Intern Natalie Rummel

Posted by Terry White on January 10, 2008  |  No Comments

Natalie Rummel (pictured), a Grace College junior pursuing a B.A. degree in journalism and biblical studies, is the editorial intern at the Brethren Missionary Herald Co. for this spring semester. Natalie’s first day on the job is today.

Each semester Dr. Paulette Sauders of the Grace College journalism department arranges for an upper-level journalism student to work with BMH for about 20 hours per week in an internship. Natalie will assist editor Liz Cutler Gates in preparing material for the FGBC World publication, will help edit BMH books, will assist in preparing publicity and marketing materials for BMH products, and will be the primary receptionist and phone contact for incoming callers and visitors.

Natalie is from Nappanee, Indiana, and is a graduate of NorthWood High School. She has taken most of her journalism courses and is also the Editor-in-Chief of this year’s Grace College yearbook. Her previous work experience includes being a reporter/photographer with her local newspaper.

At Grace College, she is active on the yearbook staff, in the Alpha Chi national honor society and the girls’ tennis team. She has also worked in her local church as leader for Sparks and a Sunday School teacher for two-year-olds.

DeArmey’s Travel Travails–Fancy Meeting You Here!

Posted by Terry White on January 9, 2008  |  No Comments

Grace Brethren missionary Larry DeArmey has had all kinds of delays in getting to Chad, Africa, for a planned three weeks of training ministry with Samuel Dadje at the Chateau Bethany near Moundou. Due to a delayed flight he missed his first flight from Chicago, and he now transmits this update as he was waiting in Paris:

Today is kind of making up for all of the bad ones. First of all, the weather is beautiful.

I got up and ate breakfast. I went up to the room and got my stuff ready. It was ten. I called the desk and said I could stay till noon. I took a two-hour nap.

I then got on the shuttle bus. We arrived at one of the terminals to let off departing travelers and pick up hotel bound travelers. I saw a girl waiting to get on, and I said to myself, “that looks like Barb Wooler.”

Well, it was Barb Wooler! So we went on to where I was to get off, the last stop on the shuttle run. As I got off, there stood Janet Varner and Bob Combs. All three of them are bound for Central African Republic.

I only had a couple of minutes with Barb and none with the other two. That really cheered me up, however.

Then I got to the terminal and was able to check in right away. Both bags went through without a problem. I had loaded a lot of heavy stuff into my carryon, so now I have to lug that around. Theoretically, because this is a direct flight, my stuff should be there when I get off the plane.

Then the person at check-in said that since I have the gold Air France card, I could wait in the Air France lounge. So, here I sit. Food and drink is provided, so I don’t have to worry about that.

Anyway, I think I am on my way. We shall see in a couple of hours.

Helping Out in a Flood

Posted by Terry White on January 9, 2008  |  No Comments

There is widespread flood damage in northern Indiana as a result of recent rains, and one South Bend television station, WSBT, took notice of a Grace Brethren good deed in a story. Here is an excerpt:

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Flooding is still a concern for many homeowners. In St. Joseph County, an overflowing pond is threatening homes.

It’s been a stressful couple of days for about a half dozen people in the Heather Lake subdivision.

The heavy rains and melting snow made for a dangerous combination, and one neighbor told WSBT News he wasn’t going to take any chances.

Just ask Mark Kois.

“Another six inches and we probably would have had been standing in a little water right now,” Kois told WSBT News.

Neighbors knew they had to act fast. They used a park bench, which is now under water, as a way to gauge how fast and how much the water was rising.

“From yesterday morning about 8 or 9 o’clock to about 1 or 2 in the afternoon, it probably rose about two feet,” Kois said. “It went up very quickly.”

To help get the water out, the developer put in a pump system.

Neighbors also took action. They put up sandbags around their homes to keep the water from getting too close to their foundation.

“Yesterday the pastor from Grace Brethren Church who lives across the way, he had the members of his congregation sandbag the front of his house,” Kois said. “And I went over to his home last night about 6 o’clock and asked for help.”

Missionary Jack Churchill With the Lord

Posted by Terry White on January 9, 2008  |  No Comments

Word has been received of the death yesterday of longtime Grace Brethren missionary Jack Churchill, who had been in ill health for some time. Churchill had been living in San Diego, California.

Churchill was a longtime missionary to Argentina and to Mexico. He was honored this past August by the Association of Grace Brethren Ministers with their Lifetime Achievement Award.

Churchill and his first wife, Miriam Sickel Churchill, went to Argentina in November of 1949 and served there until 1965.

According to the AGBM citation, the Churchills were responsible for establishing a Christian testimony in the Rio Tercero area, and later went on to teach at and direct the Bible Institute.

In 1966, Jack and Miriam joined the Brethren missionary team on the Mexican border, where they were involved in leadership training, teaching, and advising pastors.

Following Miriam’s death in 1981, Jack continued to minister on the Mexican border. In 1983 he married Rosa, the widow of a Grace Brethren pastor in Mexico.

This past August 20, Jack celebrated his 86th birthday, along with 24 years of marriage to Rosa.

In a Wednesday night prayer meeting at Winona Lake, Indiana, retired missionary Roy Snyder recalled how he and Churchill had sung and travelled together on a male quartet, along with Charles Ashman and Ken Marken.

Dr. Homer Kent, Jr., president emeritus of Grace College & Seminary, recalled that when the collegiate division of the seminary was begun in 1948, Churchill was on the first faculty, teaching English composition. Yet another person present recalled how evangelist Luis Palau, speaking to a Grace Brethren national conference some years ago, paid tribute to Jack Churchill and thanked him in public for his influence on Palau’s own life.

Churchill’s memorial service is tentatively set for January 19th in San Diego. Complete details will be released as they become available.

Matt Moore Named Grace Sports Info Director

Posted by Terry White on January 8, 2008  |  No Comments

Matt Moore (pictured) has been named the new Sports Information Director (SID) at Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana, according to Grace’s Athletic Director, Chad Briscoe.

Moore currently serves as an assistant basketball coach at Grace College and officially began his SID duties effective January 2, 2008.

Moore was a four-year starter for the Lancers men’s basketball program from 1998-2002 and finished his career with 660 assists (4th overall). Upon graduation, Moore began his coaching career as a graduate assistant in 2002-03 at Grace, with his assistance the program finished 24-11 and the NCCAA National Runner Up.

After one year at Grace he moved to Logansport High School where he taught and served as assistant boy’s basketball coach for three years under legendary coach Al Rhodes. He also received the distinct honor of serving as an assistant coach for the McDonalds All-American game in 2005.

Moore returned to Grace College as an assistant basketball coach in 2006 while teaching at Columbia City (IN) High School.

“We are very fortunate to have someone like Matt step in as our Sports Information Director,” said Briscoe. “He certainly knows our Athletic Department and will be a great addition to our staff. He has had many different experiences that will prove to be invaluable as he takes over the Sports Information position. We are very excited to have him at Grace College in a full time position.”

Matt and his wife Anna were married last July 7, and reside in Winona Lake.

Congratulations to the Newlyweds!

Posted by Terry White on January 8, 2008  |  No Comments

David Ogden sends along this photo, taken by Milt Ryerson, just prior to David’s marriage to Chris Brown on December 29 at the Grace Brethren Church in Sebring, Florida.

Both Ogden and Brown lost previous spouses to death. For more information and background, see blog posts December 17, 2007 and October 14, 2007 in the blog archives, or simply type “David Ogden” in the search box for the blog.

Best wishes and congratulations not only to the bride and groom, but to all the extended family, as well!

New Albany, Ohio, Church Featured in Newspaper

Posted by Liz Cutler Gates on January 7, 2008  |  No Comments

ClearView Church, a developing Grace Brethren church in New Albany, Ohio (a suburb northeast of Columbus), recently was featured in the New Albany News.

Church ‘without walls’ aims for a neighborly approach

It’s a church without a sanctuary — unless you count Andy Wirt’s New Albany area living room.

ClearView Church, which is affiliated with Grace Brethren churches, has only a handful of members so far and meets weekly at the home Wirt shares with his wife Tricia and their two children Seth and Silas on Guston Place in Columbus.

Wirt, 36, moved his family here from the Cleveland area in February 2007, specifically to “plant” a new church.

The group, which consists of a few families, volunteered to help out with the New Albany Chamber of Commerce’s recent service day and handed out free coffee at a nearby YMCA that was a poll location on election day.

To read the complete story, click here. To learn more about ClearView Church, click here.

Asia’s Hope Ministers to the Poorest of the Poor

Posted by Liz Cutler Gates on January 7, 2008  |  No Comments

In Southeast Asia, the poorest of the poor are being helped through Asia’s Hope, a new cooperating ministry in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. It’s the vision of Grace Brethren pastor Dave Atkins (pictured at right with orphan children) and his ministry partner, John McCollum, and they are caring for more than 160 orphans, providing training, and establishing micro enterprise programs. To learn more about Asia’s Hope, see Asia’s Hope Makes a Difference in the Lives of the Poor in the January-February issue of FGBC World.

Pastor Paul Guay Continues the Fight

Posted by Terry White on January 5, 2008  |  No Comments

Pastor Chuck Winter from our Sunnyside, Washington, Grace Brethren Church has shared with us this photo and short article from the Yakima paper. Please continue to pray for Pastor Paul Guay, his family, and the Mabton church as he deals with this nasal and throat cancer. (doubleclick on image to enlarge photo and caption)

Tim Boal Sends ‘Word of Thanks’

Posted by Terry White on January 5, 2008  |  No Comments

Dr. Tim Boal, the executive director of the new GO2ChurchPlanting organization, has posted the following note of thanks and explanation on his blog. You are encouraged to check regularly for church planting news by clicking on http://go2churchplanting.blogspot.com.

A Word of Thanks

January 4, 2008

Dear Grace Brethren Friends,

I wanted to thank you for your prayers on behalf of myself and our former staff in these past few difficult months of transition to new ministry. I was pleased to join and then invite many of my former colleagues to join me in this new church planting venture named Go-2 Church Planting.

Here are several important items you need to know regarding this new ministry.

1. The board of directors of GBNAM is recommending this new ministry to you as worthy of your continued support and as the agency to continue church planting efforts in the FGBC in North America.

2. The Go-2 ministry will be seeking recognition from the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches at this summer’s national conference as a cooperating organization. Our application for this status will be presented to the Fellowship Council at their January meetings in California.

3. The new Go-2 Board of Directors has five Grace Brethren Board members (out of seven positions) including; Pastor Bob Fetterhoff of Wooster GBC, who will be serving as our chairman, Pastor Mike Lee of Hope Community Church in Cary, North Carolina, Dr. Jeff Gill, Dean of Grace Theological Seminary, Mr. Kent Semple, CPA from Worthington Polaris GBC, and Mr. Mark Curtis, esq. from our Grace Brethren Church in Long Beach, California.

4. All monies received from Grace Brethren churches and individuals will be used for Grace Brethren Church Planting ministry projects only. No Grace Brethren money will ever be used for Non-Grace Brethren Church Planting projects.

Our new structure does allow for us to have several non-Grace Brethren Board members, but never a majority. In that way we will preserve the integrity of our FGBC church planting, yet avail ourselves of individuals outside the FGBC whose expertise and or capability might help push the church planting vision forward.

Other recognized FGBC cooperating organizations have similar structures, so we believe this fits well within the framework of what the Fellowship of Churches has already experienced.

If you feel you would like more information than what has been publicly presented on this page or through printed releases, I would invite you to call me toll free at 877-222-2048 x. 4303.

Thank you again for your prayers,

Tim Boal
Executive Director
GO-2 Church Planting Ministries, Inc.

Message to Supporters of Team Canada

Posted by Terry White on January 4, 2008  |  No Comments

Nathan Bryant of our Grace Brethren church-planting team in Canada (shown here with his wife Jennifer and children) has requested that we post the following update and explanation to supporters of Team Canada:

Dear Faithful Supporter of Team Canada,

You may have already received an announcement from Grace Brethren North American Missions, regarding their cessation of operations. If you haven’t you can check it out on www.fgbc.org.

This news happened quickly and we have only just recently learned of it ourselves. We apologize for not being able to let you know what was happening until now as we were asked to wait until GBNAM sent out their official announcement first.

Although GBNAM is winding down operations as a mission, we here in Canada are not. We are as committed as ever to establish a movement of churches here in Canada. We had a great year in 2007 and we anticipate many more to come!

While we will no longer be functioning under GBNAM, we will continue functioning as a church planting agency in Canada. When we came to Canada we created a Canadian corporation, “GBCanada” which is a recognized Registered Charity with the Canadian government. We needed to do this to function legally in Canada.

GBCanada has its own board of directors and files charity information returns with the Canadian Government in order to maintain its charitable status. We will continue operating under this agency without change as it has no impact on what GBNAM is doing.

In order for us to continue receiving your U.S. donations, we are seeking 501(c)(3) public charity status for GBCanada so that we can also receipt U.S. donations for our ministry here. It looks likely that we will be approved but it will take time to file the necessary paperwork with the IRS and have them review our application.

If you are currently giving to the effort here in Canada but are concerned about where to send your support, we have made temporary arrangements with GBNAM to continue receiving all designated GBCanada funds as GBNAM winds down its operations. If you are a church and don’t need a U.S. tax receipt then you can simply send your support directly to GBCanada (address below).

Once we have received IRS approval, we will be asking all of our donors to give directly to GBCanada which will make things easier for all of us. Until then please continue giving to GBNAM designated to us personally or to Team Canada.

You should be receiving our special newsletter very soon celebrating 10 years of ministry in Canada. It will highlight all of the things God has done in the last 10 years and will also give you the vision for the next 10 years and beyond.

Thanks so much for your partnership in the advancement of the kingdom through the establishment of new churches here in Canada.

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns.

Living for the King,

Nathan

GBCanada
7575 Danbro Crescent, Suite 100
Mississauga, ON L5N 6P9