Missionaries supported by the First Baptist Church of Elgin.

Contact:

1116 21st St.
Rockford, IL 61108

gwaite1041@yahoo.com.

(Send donations to: TEAM, PO Box 969, Wheaton, IL 61089.)

About:

For 18 years, Greg and Faith served throughout the country of Colombia, particularly as part of a church planting team in the heart of Bogota. In 2005, the Waites took on a new ministry assignment as Missionary Pastoral Care Representatives, dividing their time between providing pastoral care for overseas missionaries and caring for MKs who are in the U.S. for college. Due to the nature of these ministries focused in the U.S., the Waites were relocated to Rockford. As part of their assignment, they make frequent trips overseas to minister face to face with missionaries on the field. Faith spent some of her growing-up years at First Baptist and met Greg while at Judson University.

Center for Student Missions.

Contact:

4601 N. Monticello Ave., Unit G
Chicago 60625

www.csm.org
tim@csm.org
kellyreed@csm.org

(Send donations to: Center for Student Missions; PO Box 900; Dana Point, CA 92629.)

About:

Tim and Kelly first began with CSM in Los Angeles and deal with similar but yet unique challenges in Chicago, as they demonstrate the love of Christ amidst racial tensions, poverty, and homelessness. They serve alongside ministries and people who are working to improve the lives of the urban poor as well as powerfully impact suburban and rural student groups who work with CSM in short-term mission trips. Tim grew up at FBC Elgin.

Contact:

2105 Cedar Pointe Lane
Edmond, OK 73003

www.tomrandall.org
tkrandall40@sbcglobal.net

(Send donations to: P.O. Box 613; Manchester, MI 48158.)

About:

Tom and Karen began their mission work in the Philippines in 1979. Since June 1996, they have made their home in the USA. Tom takes several trips a year to the Philippines to lead teams of work crews or sports teams in short-term ministry opportunities. He also directs the work at two special projects, Sankey Samaritan Orphanage, home to 40 children in Lucena, Philippines and Rizal Re-Creation Camp in Rizal, Philippines where 20,000 children and adults a year hear about Christ in a beautiful camp setting. He also travels within the USA speaking in public and Christian schools, colleges, community groups, churches and camps. In February 2000 Tom began work as Chaplain for the PGA Champions (Sr.) Tour traveling to each tournament and holding a Bible study attended by 60 to 100 of the players, wives, caddies, and officials.

American Baptist Missionaries to Costa Rica

The Baits work with the Costa Rican Baptist Convention in pastoral and lay leadership training and theological education. Recruiting, training, and encouraging leaders for Mylinda and Gary involves teaching courses at the Centro Teologico Bautista Metropolitano in the San Jose area and making courses available at several local churches. Gary enjoys teaching preaching classes and encourages his students to take seriously the call to study Scripture and creatively communicate its transforming message. Mylinda has been able to use her artistic gifts and pastoral training to encourage worship that is biblical, meaningful, creative, and thoroughly Latin American.

Apartado 436-2100
San Jose, Costa Rica

gmbaits@cs.com

AWANA

Contact:

919 Barbara Ave.
South Elgin, IL 60177

KenK@awana.org
DeniseK@awana.org

About:

Ken and Denise are Awana missionaries for FBC’s Awana program. The Krups oversee the Illinois – Wisconsin (Chicago area) ministry, working with over 160 churches and others that are considering Awana to reach children and youth in their ministry. They depend on full financial support from local churches and individuals to continue their ministry.

Arctic Barnabas Ministries

Contact:

1006 1st St.
Kenai, AK 99611

akhibbards@gmail.com

www.arcticbarnabas.org

(Send donations to: Arctic Barnabas Ministries; 135 N Willow St – Kenai, AK 99611)

About:

Dustin and Natalie provide pastoral care and encouragement for pastors, missionaries, and their families living in the remote villages of Alaska. Dustin spends much of his time coordinating volunteer teams who go into villages to remodel and repair homes and equipment for these pastors and missionaries. Along with Natalie’s primary ministry caring for Skylar and Kaia, Natalie works with activities and events to encourage the women in the Bush. Dustin and Natalie also fill in for pastors who need time away, by preaching and caring for their homes and their families. Dustin is one of FBC’s “homegrown,” having spent his growing-up years at First Baptist.

Contact:

991 Deborah Ave.
Elgin, IL

brian.ecdc@hotmail.com

About:

In 2006 Brian and Claudia sensed God’s calling to focus on one segment in Elgin, and in 2007, with Community Baptist Church as their home church, they started ECDC, uniting 20 local churches to bring holistic Christian community development to West Elgin. Prior to developing this ministry, both Brian and Claudia worked at Riverwoods Christian Center.

International Teams

International Teams is committed to using technology to bring the love and message of God around the globe. As Information Systems Manager at the national headquarters here in Elgin, Dann strives to achieve this by keeping the software, hardware, and systems up to date and running smoothly. Along with the development and upkeep of systems at the Elgin office, Dann trains staff and missionaries, maintains the international email system, and provides technical support for missionaries’ computer needs.

411 W. River Road
Elgin, IL 60123

www.iteams.org
Farquhar@iteams.org

South Asian Friendship Center; a ministry of International Teams

The Engels’ ministry is to reach Muslims for Christ and encourage Christians to reach the Muslims that God has put in their paths through awareness and equipping for evangelism. Their focus is in the Little India community in Chicago.

1841-A W. Morse Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626

mark.engel@iteams.org

Contact:

904 W. Cowing Dr.
Muncie, IN 47303joel@revoweb.net

http://www.revoweb.net/joel/

About:

Since 1996, Joel and Leah have been full-time campus ministers with Great Commission Ministries (GCM) at Ball State University. The Chandlers’ role includes evangelism (large and small outreach-oriented events), discipleship (multiple student Bible studies), couples ministry (preparing engaged couples for Christ-centered marriage), women’s ministry, and short-term mission trips.

American Baptist Missionary to the Democratic Republic of Congo

Contact:

ABC/BIM
Box 851
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851

wendydrcongo@msn.com

About:

In 1983 Wendy began her missionary work with American Baptist International Ministries in the DRC. Her focus is providing pastoral education and responsible living skills seminars for young people. In 2007 – 2008, we were blessed to have Wendy invest her furlough in ministry and teaching at Judson University and First Baptist.

Contact:

P.O. Box 2035
Antipolo 1870
Rizal Philippines

sdnelsen@yahoo.com

U.S. Headquarters:
Mustard Seed Ministries
18 Nottingham
Springfield, IL 62704

About:

Scott and Cindy serve the urban and rural poor of the Philippines, sharing Christ in word and deed through medical work, teaching, agricultural development, and consultation/networking.