Lila Farmer’s mission field is located in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, South Sudan). The ministry is to provide leadership seminars to indigenous churches and humanitarian aid to rural communities. The organizations she serves are platforms to share the lifesaving truth of salvation in Jesus Christ.
Lila’s first mission’s experience was witnessing at Daytona Beach during Spring Break. She was a sophomore in college at Mankato State University and joined Campus Crusade for Christ, International. Later she student taught in Mexico City. She also ministered to Japanese students in Hawaii.
Lila was called to international missions in December 1969 at a Campus Crusade for Christ International conference in Chicago, Illinois. She recalls being willing to go anywhere to do the Lord’s will and purpose. She also remains grateful for the staff who taught her to walk in the Spirit by faith and witness for Jesus Christ. In 1973 she joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ International and moved to Africa.
85-95 percent of Thai people are Buddhist while maybe 5-10 percent are practicing Islam. Thai Christ followers make up only 1%. Missionaries in the area have started a prayer movement called Change The Map in hopes of gaining a more defined prayer audience that will make a significant impact on the number of converts in Southeast Asia.
My primary title is church plant team member. I just do whatever we need done! But I also started a young adult ministry and managed social media and marketing. In my next term, I will also assist with leadership development.
Mike and MonaRe’s mission field is Latin America, where they work primarily in evangelism and international ministry, in addition to leadership training.
Jim Tilus’ mission work is with Japanese students on the campus of the University of Minnesota.
Our primary focus is both with the international community and the Spanish native. The International Church of Barcelona (icbspain.com) is a church home to over 70 nationalities, which reflects the diversity of Barcelona! We minister in both English (for the expat and foreigner) and in Spanish (for the local).
El Salvador is in the aftermath of a 12 year civil war so Gang Violence, Drug Cartel, Immigration and Poverty have pillaged the Salvadoran Family. We are working to Transform El Salvador one family at at time.
River Valley 500. Evangelism, college evangelism (CRU), friendship evangelism, and discipleship in Ljubljana.
Ryan and Andrea Crozier minister in Bucharest, Romania where they work to prevent human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
John focuses on apostolic work on the University of Minnesota campus (most recently with fraternities) and is an associate pastor at Sojourn Campus Church in Minneapolis. Jolene is currently seeking strategic direction on how to reach the U of M arts community as an independent choreographer.
Randy and Linda are missionaries to Mexico where they have a ministry for deaf children.