Viola Webb Missions Offering
Karen Loper, Hispanic Language Strategist, Serving In Nebraska
By Carolyn Gibbs
As opportunity comes about, Karen Loper tries to be available. She mainly helps her husband, Larry, who is the Hispanic Church Planter Catalyst for Eastern Nebraska Baptist Association and for Northeast Baptist Association for KNCSB. “ We take our turn at church with cleaning and lawn, but as far as ministry in our Church, we’re gone almost every Sunday,” Loper said. She said their passion is to see churches planted here in Nebraska that can reproduce other planted churches. “ That is our emphasis, plus Salvation by Grace and following Jesus command to go into all the world,” she said. “The bottom line is, I go with Larry and minister to the women as opportunity is given.”
Brian Sturm, Christian Challenge Student Minister In Kansas
By Manhattan, Kansas
MANHATTAN, Kans. – College can be a confusing experience. Often away from parental influence for the first time, students experiment, learn about life and dream big.
In one day, they can confront a wide spectrum of issues - evolution… sexuality… responsibility… ethics… morals… world religions… It can be a crazy yet exhilarating journey as minds open to new and old ideas.
Marty McCord, Director Of Missions In Southeast Kansas
By Eva Wilson
A drive through the rolling plains and woodlands of Southeast Kansas reveals small towns with Southern Baptist churches that are often small in attendance. Southeast Kansas is the home of Tri-County and Twin Valley associations, where Marty McCord is director of missions. He has served in that position for four years.
Matt Maestas, Church Planter In De Soto, Kansas
By Eva Wilson
A quick glance at De Soto could lead to the assumption it is a typical small Kansas town. But De Soto is located on Kansas Highway 10, tucked between Kansas City and Lawrence. With a population of 5,700, De Soto is growing 10 percent annually.
Joe Boyd, Church Planter, Starting A Church Planting Movement In Kansas
By Melissa Busby
“We have big dreams because we serve a big God.” This is one of the founding principles of Aviator Church in Derby. Aviator church officially launched last September under the leadership of Pastor Joe Boyd. Already the church averages more than 350 people on a Sunday morning and more than 150 people have made decisions for Christ.
Debbie Carter, Church And Community Missionary In Kansas
By Eva Wilson
Southern Baptists in northeast Kansas are joining God’s work by meeting people’s needs. Debbie Carter’s face breaks into a wide smile and her blue eyes shine as she tells about exciting developments in Kaw Valley Baptist Association.
Darren Willett, Building A Church In Chadron, Nebraska
By Sue Sprenkle
No one ever knocked on Darren Willett’s door to tell him about Christ. Talking about God like that was totally unheard of in the small Nebraska town he grew up in. Now as an adult, the Kansas-Nebraska missionary spends his time making sure everyone in his community has the chance to know and receive Christ’s love.