Our Missionaries
The Bible declares, the knowledge of the glory of the Lord shall cover the earth as the waters cover the sea. Fellowship of Believers (FOB), through its Missions Ministry, supports work throughout the earth that spreads the good news and glory of the Lord. Currently working with approximately 35 missionaries, souls are being saved, disciples are being made, and ministers are trained and released for the work of service.
A description of some of the missionary work being done through the FOB missionaries is below. For security reasons the names and locations of the missionaries are not available. For a current look at who we support contact Cindy Vandergouw, our Missions Director.
AFRICA
Missionaries in South Africa, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Sudan are preaching the gospel, feeding the poor, providing Bible training, offering educational opportunities, translating the Bible into languages of unreached peoples of Africa, and raising up a new generation of laborers for the Kingdom of God. Much of this work is done at great personal risk to these missionaries who live and work among some radical groups. Africa is a land of great darkness and tension, BUT, the gospel of light is going forth to overcome this darkness.
ASIA
Laborers are working in the Philippines, Thailand, China, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar (formerly Burma), and India. The laborers in these nations are few but the harvest is ripe. Many are coming to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Bibles and other literature are being printed in massive volumes and then smuggled into regions where the people have nothing. Churches are being planted and strengthened through the work of evangelists and pastors. Teachers are discipling believers in various Bible schools and colleges. Orphans are being raised in a Christ-centered environment. Refugees are told the good news of Jesus who wants to be their refuge.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
The work of the gospel is growing in many nations in this region. The peoples of Ecuador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua are turning to Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. Missionaries are helping to train and equip the believers in these places to go into other nations and preach the gospel. Bible school certifications and diplomas are being offered. Encouraging local pastors and congregations, building programs, and disaster relief efforts are ongoing. Many Christian books and other materials are being printed in Spanish. Awareness of the 10/40 Window and the unreached is stirring the believers to become missionaries to those who have never heard the gospel.
NORTH AMERICA
A vital harvest field in the United States is found on college campuses. Students from all over the world attend these schools for an American diploma. Yet God is calling them to fulfill their destiny in Him. Unbelievers are being introduced to Jesus in a personal and real way. In addition, missionaries are strengthening those students who are born again yet are living in an ungodly environment. These student believers are leading Bible teachings, prayer meetings, praise and worship gatherings, and evangelistic outreaches.
Students in elementary, middle and high schools are hearing about Jesus through the creative giftings of the missionaries. Men with controlling and substance abuse issues are being set free and made disciples. Prisoners are told the good news of freedom in Christ.
EUROPE
As a hub of people from many closed nations, Europe is a strategic location for reaching the unreached. These are people who have never heard the name Jesus Christ because it was illegal to preach Jesus in their native homes. Missionaries in the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and Spain have targeted people from Muslim backgrounds. Churches of Muslim-converts are growing in these places. Europeans are trained to minister to Muslims with the love of God. People originally from Iran, Afghanistan, Morocco, Algeria, and other nations, are experiencing transformation in the name of Jesus.
Since the fall of Communism, the former Soviet Union and Romania have seen the gospel spread all across this vast expanse of land. Missionary work is helping to establish these young churches, make disciples, and instill a missionary vision in the hearts of the believers. Evangelism continues to advance the Kingdom of God.
MIDDLE EAST
God's plans and purposes for Israel shall come to pass because He is a faithful God. Laborers called to Israel with a faith in God's promises are serving in many ways. Caring for refugees from the Holocaust and the continuing battles in the land, ministering salvation through Yeshua, assisting Jews from other nations so they can return to and settle in Israel, and fervent prayer and intercession for all peoples in the land are ongoing activities of these missionaries. Daily these missionaries must ask the Lord for His protection and guidance of their every step. They truly are willing to lay down their lives to honor and serve the King of Kings. Underground work is ongoing in other Middle Eastern nations such as Oman and Bahrain
TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
FOB is dedicated to hearing where God would have us to minister and be a blessing. We are constantly praying for the nations in Small Groups, Conferences, and in our services. Join with us in supporting missionaries all over the world who are preaching the gospel and ministering to people everywhere. If you are interested in taking a short term or long term Mission Trip, contact Cindy about some practical steps you can take in that direction including training at our own Bible School.
