Dr. Hope Taylor
Dr. Hope Taylor is a missionary/Kingdom ambassador to America. He has served diligently by building key relationships and networking on Capitol Hill as well as in many other governmental settings. His insight into how the church can serve this important mountain of culture and become a true ecclesia is vitally and strategically important in this moment of history. Intercessors across America have become connected to the cause of shifting America back into her destiny through consistent and clear communication from this seasoned leader.
Dr. Hope Taylor is a missionary/Kingdom ambassador to America. He has served diligently by building key relationships and networking on Capitol Hill as well as in many other governmental settings. His insight into how the church can serve this important mountain of culture and become a true ecclesia is vitally and strategically important in this moment of history. Intercessors across America have become connected to the cause of shifting America back into her destiny through consistent and clear communication from this seasoned leader.
Dr. Gerald Johnson
Final Harvest Ministries
Dr. Gerald and Norma are still intent on reaching the lost and ministering to them. He is a Bible scholar who is currently working on a Facebook page to serve as an outreach tool to let others know about his ministry. He will be speaking in Alabama next month. Pray these new communication tools will open more doors of influence and divine appointments.
Final Harvest Ministries
Dr. Gerald and Norma are still intent on reaching the lost and ministering to them. He is a Bible scholar who is currently working on a Facebook page to serve as an outreach tool to let others know about his ministry. He will be speaking in Alabama next month. Pray these new communication tools will open more doors of influence and divine appointments.
Dr. Alex Philip
New India Evangelistic Association
Dr. Alex heads this multi-faceted ministry and uses his own medical skills to touch lives.
The nursing school construction has been approved and groundbreaking is happening soon. Students who currently live in the NIEA homes will now be able to further their education and work in the two year old hospital. Recent flooding has displaced 19 million residents in Bihar, India. Dr. Alex , the students, faculty and all medical personnel available have been working to feed these desperate people daily and meet their emergency medical needs. Translation work, Bible training and other outreaches continue unabated.
New India Evangelistic Association
Dr. Alex heads this multi-faceted ministry and uses his own medical skills to touch lives.
The nursing school construction has been approved and groundbreaking is happening soon. Students who currently live in the NIEA homes will now be able to further their education and work in the two year old hospital. Recent flooding has displaced 19 million residents in Bihar, India. Dr. Alex , the students, faculty and all medical personnel available have been working to feed these desperate people daily and meet their emergency medical needs. Translation work, Bible training and other outreaches continue unabated.
Dr. Donald and Marlis Shamblin
Servant’s Ministry
This passionate multilingual couple has traveled the globe and has served in many capacities.
After spending six weeks this summer at Camp Harvest in Arkansas ministering to children, Donald and Marlis flew back to California, packed a U Haul and moved to Wisconsin. They will spend January and February ministering in the Philippines. A trip to Germany will be organized this fall if funds become available. These octogenarians can’t be stopped as long as the Lord keeps opening doors.
Servant’s Ministry
This passionate multilingual couple has traveled the globe and has served in many capacities.
After spending six weeks this summer at Camp Harvest in Arkansas ministering to children, Donald and Marlis flew back to California, packed a U Haul and moved to Wisconsin. They will spend January and February ministering in the Philippines. A trip to Germany will be organized this fall if funds become available. These octogenarians can’t be stopped as long as the Lord keeps opening doors.
Dr. Don Crum
Leadership International
Dr. Don, an international evangelist, has set foot on the soil of many countries this year. He continues to pursue both ministry work. He overseas many churches in Mexico and has used his apostolic authority to help the Body of Christ in Africa, Greece, Canada and other countries. He is very involved with pursuing revival among our Native American Indians.
Leadership International
Dr. Don, an international evangelist, has set foot on the soil of many countries this year. He continues to pursue both ministry work. He overseas many churches in Mexico and has used his apostolic authority to help the Body of Christ in Africa, Greece, Canada and other countries. He is very involved with pursuing revival among our Native American Indians.
Apostle Jim Hodges
Jim Hodges started as a Baptist pastor in Belle, WV, many years ago. An early pioneer in the message of the Kingdom as well as a sought after Full Gospel Business Men’s speaker back in the 60’s, Bro. Jim’s wisdom to flow with the moves of God has been amazing. From the Jesus Movement conference stage to becoming a well know apostolic father, his ministry has spanned over 50 years. As a Sr. Pastor in the early 80’s, Bro. Jim poured mission vision into his staff and congregation. He has traveled to 40 nations to preach and mentor leaders and has many spiritual sons around the globe. Bro. Jim serves as the apostolic leader of the relational network of churches and ministries that Freedom Gate Church is part of called Federation of Churches and Ministries International. FMCI.org
Jim Hodges started as a Baptist pastor in Belle, WV, many years ago. An early pioneer in the message of the Kingdom as well as a sought after Full Gospel Business Men’s speaker back in the 60’s, Bro. Jim’s wisdom to flow with the moves of God has been amazing. From the Jesus Movement conference stage to becoming a well know apostolic father, his ministry has spanned over 50 years. As a Sr. Pastor in the early 80’s, Bro. Jim poured mission vision into his staff and congregation. He has traveled to 40 nations to preach and mentor leaders and has many spiritual sons around the globe. Bro. Jim serves as the apostolic leader of the relational network of churches and ministries that Freedom Gate Church is part of called Federation of Churches and Ministries International. FMCI.org
Jim and Ann Mills
Creative Missions International - Europe
This husband and wife team understood the arts mountain over 35 years ago. They went to the toughest place on earth, paganized Europe. Using their own artistic talents of music, dance and teaching, they began to pour into a lost generation of artists by restoring their identity in the Father and unlocking their gifts. They discipled and provided housing at a ministry base in Brussels for several decades. Now they have hundreds of relationships networked all across Europe. They host summer arts camps in the difficult countries of Bulgaria , Kosovo, and Albania and city wide evangelism built around the arts. Their spirit of excellence has given them access into venues where the gospel could be sown into hungry hearts in nations that have been resistant to the gospel. These pioneers are equipping a generation of world changers.
Creative Missions International - Europe
This husband and wife team understood the arts mountain over 35 years ago. They went to the toughest place on earth, paganized Europe. Using their own artistic talents of music, dance and teaching, they began to pour into a lost generation of artists by restoring their identity in the Father and unlocking their gifts. They discipled and provided housing at a ministry base in Brussels for several decades. Now they have hundreds of relationships networked all across Europe. They host summer arts camps in the difficult countries of Bulgaria , Kosovo, and Albania and city wide evangelism built around the arts. Their spirit of excellence has given them access into venues where the gospel could be sown into hungry hearts in nations that have been resistant to the gospel. These pioneers are equipping a generation of world changers.
David Van Fleet
StreetLife Ministries – New York City
David and Robin Van Fleet have served in New York for twenty years. Our church has participated in street evangelism and outreaches with them many times. This StreetLife trip remains a vital way to connect with missions without needing a passport. Training sessions teach the mission team how to do street witnessing, how to develop a Prayer Station and how to worship or do intercession on the streets. Hundreds of different nationalities live in the area and every culture needs Jesus. We help StreetlIfe reach out to addicts, children, and the homeless.
StreetLife Ministries – New York City
David and Robin Van Fleet have served in New York for twenty years. Our church has participated in street evangelism and outreaches with them many times. This StreetLife trip remains a vital way to connect with missions without needing a passport. Training sessions teach the mission team how to do street witnessing, how to develop a Prayer Station and how to worship or do intercession on the streets. Hundreds of different nationalities live in the area and every culture needs Jesus. We help StreetlIfe reach out to addicts, children, and the homeless.
Mike and Mollie Haught
Turkey
Mike and Mollie Haught coordinate ministry to Turks even though they are Stateside. Their contact is involved in media outreach as well as preaching and teaching in several European countries. He produces television and radio programs that are aired throughout these countries reaching Turkish citizens. Another aspect of his ministry is an internet chat room where they answer many questions, distribute Bible correspondence courses and the Injil, the Turkish Bible.
Turkey
Mike and Mollie Haught coordinate ministry to Turks even though they are Stateside. Their contact is involved in media outreach as well as preaching and teaching in several European countries. He produces television and radio programs that are aired throughout these countries reaching Turkish citizens. Another aspect of his ministry is an internet chat room where they answer many questions, distribute Bible correspondence courses and the Injil, the Turkish Bible.
FGC Outreaches
Local Ministries
Both the Food pantry and Latrobe St. Mission ministries have proven in the last few years that they are a much needed and integral part of the fabric of our region. The Food Pantry helps many families each week and provides holiday dinners to several families feeling financial pressure. Latrobe Street, under the capable leadership of Steve and Sandy Clay, has helped many individuals and families off the street and has provided them with a stable environment to get them back on their feet.
Local Ministries
Both the Food pantry and Latrobe St. Mission ministries have proven in the last few years that they are a much needed and integral part of the fabric of our region. The Food Pantry helps many families each week and provides holiday dinners to several families feeling financial pressure. Latrobe Street, under the capable leadership of Steve and Sandy Clay, has helped many individuals and families off the street and has provided them with a stable environment to get them back on their feet.
High On Hope - Tim Craft
High on Hope is the name of the former Dream Life Ministry. This ministry is led by Tim Craft. He has been asked to share his personal testimony and the deliverance ministry he visions throughout many locations in the tri-state. Renovation work on a house in Malta continues. This will house people seeking to overcome their addictions. Our monthly gift will help underwrite the expenses of this much needed work.
High on Hope is the name of the former Dream Life Ministry. This ministry is led by Tim Craft. He has been asked to share his personal testimony and the deliverance ministry he visions throughout many locations in the tri-state. Renovation work on a house in Malta continues. This will house people seeking to overcome their addictions. Our monthly gift will help underwrite the expenses of this much needed work.
Young Life - Kirk Wilson/Jim Sallie
This relational ministry aimed at students has been established at Parkersburg South High School. Last year 65 students participated. Eighteen of those students attended a summer camp and three made commitments to Jesus. This year YL is starting off campus meetings and Bible studies so the kids can get more of their friends involved. Pray for this ministry to spread throughout our region to all the high schools.
This relational ministry aimed at students has been established at Parkersburg South High School. Last year 65 students participated. Eighteen of those students attended a summer camp and three made commitments to Jesus. This year YL is starting off campus meetings and Bible studies so the kids can get more of their friends involved. Pray for this ministry to spread throughout our region to all the high schools.
Women’s Care Center
In just the first quarter of 2017, WCC saw 273 clients, gave 145 pregnancy tests, did 109 ultrasounds and shared the Gospel with 101 ladies. At that rate, in one year they will have touched 1000 lives! With the Walk for Life on October 8th and the Abstinence Instruction in all Wood County Schools, WCC is living up to its mission in protecting the unborn.
In just the first quarter of 2017, WCC saw 273 clients, gave 145 pregnancy tests, did 109 ultrasounds and shared the Gospel with 101 ladies. At that rate, in one year they will have touched 1000 lives! With the Walk for Life on October 8th and the Abstinence Instruction in all Wood County Schools, WCC is living up to its mission in protecting the unborn.
Teen Mission Trip
This fund helps our teens get to experience missions firsthand. This helps pay for gas, overnight lodging while traveling to their destination, road tolls, etc. It jumpstarts their fundraising efforts towards a missions outreach for our teens. NYC, Mexico and India are all potential trips in 2018.
This fund helps our teens get to experience missions firsthand. This helps pay for gas, overnight lodging while traveling to their destination, road tolls, etc. It jumpstarts their fundraising efforts towards a missions outreach for our teens. NYC, Mexico and India are all potential trips in 2018.
Brighter Tomorrows
This is a Women’s Recovery Center that is inpatient, non-profit and faith based. It is located in the former Center School in Hackney. Clients will receive a strong support system, learn trigger coping mechanisms and develop job skills. Jesus is the cure to addiction and the foundation of this new facility that is opening soon. Several of our church family are the driving force of this ministry.
This is a Women’s Recovery Center that is inpatient, non-profit and faith based. It is located in the former Center School in Hackney. Clients will receive a strong support system, learn trigger coping mechanisms and develop job skills. Jesus is the cure to addiction and the foundation of this new facility that is opening soon. Several of our church family are the driving force of this ministry.
Ben Holloway
Impartation Ministries
Ben is an international missionary/evangelist, who continues to travel to the nations. A prophetic word was given to Impartation Ministries last year that they would double their outreach. God is faithful to His word. Nine international trips will be conducted by the end of this year, compared to four last year. Despite physical issues that should limit him, Ben is charging full speed ahead with the grace of God as he goes to Mexico, Honduras, and South America to name a few countries.
Impartation Ministries
Ben is an international missionary/evangelist, who continues to travel to the nations. A prophetic word was given to Impartation Ministries last year that they would double their outreach. God is faithful to His word. Nine international trips will be conducted by the end of this year, compared to four last year. Despite physical issues that should limit him, Ben is charging full speed ahead with the grace of God as he goes to Mexico, Honduras, and South America to name a few countries.
Apostle Kwasi Appiah
Waves of Glory - Ghana
This fearless apostle in Ghana goes throughout Africa in Muslim territory and meets with tribal leaders to spread the Gospel. He recently went to Fulani and showed the Jesus film. The king in Barka offered him land to build a church. That project has already begun and Apostle Kwasi needs financial support to get the building finished. He continues to mentor young men and to raise up leaders to advance the Kingdom in Ghana and surrounding nations. He understands and practices the seven mountains of culture in his region.
Waves of Glory - Ghana
This fearless apostle in Ghana goes throughout Africa in Muslim territory and meets with tribal leaders to spread the Gospel. He recently went to Fulani and showed the Jesus film. The king in Barka offered him land to build a church. That project has already begun and Apostle Kwasi needs financial support to get the building finished. He continues to mentor young men and to raise up leaders to advance the Kingdom in Ghana and surrounding nations. He understands and practices the seven mountains of culture in his region.
Mark and Altia Legters
Merida, Mexico
Mark and Altia are committed to working with area pastors and churches in the Yucatan peninsula in the Network for the Family, advocating for children and the sanctity of marriage . The summer youth camp, with about 200 in attendance, continues to reach the teen generation of Mexico. Pastoring their church, teaching Bible classes for 7 years and interpreting for visiting evangelists are other activities that keep the Legters busy. Their church is now responding to the earthquakes that have shaken the nation They operate under the covering of Dr. Don Crum.
Merida, Mexico
Mark and Altia are committed to working with area pastors and churches in the Yucatan peninsula in the Network for the Family, advocating for children and the sanctity of marriage . The summer youth camp, with about 200 in attendance, continues to reach the teen generation of Mexico. Pastoring their church, teaching Bible classes for 7 years and interpreting for visiting evangelists are other activities that keep the Legters busy. Their church is now responding to the earthquakes that have shaken the nation They operate under the covering of Dr. Don Crum.
General/Emergency Fund
This is a much needed source of funding for missions throughout the year. Whether we buy items for the conference, pay expenses for our guest speakers, respond to a sudden disaster or an unplanned mission trip, we depend on these pledges to support mission expenses not covered in any other category.
This is a much needed source of funding for missions throughout the year. Whether we buy items for the conference, pay expenses for our guest speakers, respond to a sudden disaster or an unplanned mission trip, we depend on these pledges to support mission expenses not covered in any other category.