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Dee and I recently had the privilege of celebrating the 160th anniversary of our longest-standing Converge congregation, Houston Baptist Church, in the southeast corner of Minnesota. As we drove through the rolling hills and beside green fields, we could imagine the eight Swedish families who immigrated there together so many years ago. The descendants of these early pioneers gave sacrificially, mortgaging their homes and farms to construct the church facility that to this day still is used to bring the good news of the gospel. So many other congregations pass through a typical life cycle leading from birth to death. We wondered how this church sustained vital ministry for 160 years. We found one answer early in our visit, when conversations with leaders turned quickly to the vital importance of prayer in the life of the church. Mark Batterson, author of the book Circle Maker, will speak at our Biennial Meeting in October 2014. In his book, he employed the example of the Israelites circling Jericho for seven days, bringing the walls tumbling down and making a way into the Promised Land. He wrote, “Drawing prayer circles starts with identifying your Jericho. You’ve got to define the promises God wants you to stake claim to, the miracles God wants you to believe for and the dreams God wants you to pursue. Then you need to keep circling until God gives you what he wants and he wills. That’s the goal.” As you see the faces of these dear servants in this edition, ask the Holy Spirit to show you how to pray for each one. Then pray with confidence that God hears your prayers and will show his power at work in their lives, families and ministries. Thank you for your faithful intercession. Our prayers together, a fragrant aroma to God, create and sustain healthy, growing churches and leaders throughout our movement. In his grace and peace,
Jerry and Dee Sheveland President Converge Worldwide (BGC)
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Big prayers in small places
“ Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ....” — Col. 4:2-3
things to pray for missionaries* chaplains n Wisdom and discernment in providing pastoral care to people of all religious backgrounds. n Opportunities to share Jesus Christ in appropriate ways. n Physical, spiritual and emotional well-being of chaplains and their families. n Protection while serving in remote locations, deployments and places in harm’s way. n Insight to design and provide creative worship expressions and programs aimed at building positive, healthy relationships.
executive ministers n Joy and discipline in growing in their relationship with Christ. n Joy and grace as they encourage our pastors and churches. n Wisdom and discernment as they help churches navigate through challenges. n Favor with God and men as they seek to develop resources to fund district ministries and church plants. n Deep love in their marriage and family. n Spiritual protection in all they endeavor.
n Wisdom and direction to multiply transformational churches around the world. n Financial and prayer support to sustain the ministry. n Adaptation to culture and living situations. n Healthy relationships in family and ministry. n Encouragement and support from friends and churches.
church planters n Faith to trust God in the adventure of launching a church. n Wisdom for each critical step and faithfulness to the vision. n Provision for family, both financially and spiritually. n Favor in connections and relationships in the community. n More church planters to partner with Converge (Matt. 9:38).
converge staff n Hearts aligned with God’s work through Converge. n Resources and abilities necessary to serve with joy and efficiency. n Healthy relationships and unity among co-workers. n Spiritual encouragement through greater intimacy with Christ and each other. n Affirming relationships with pastors and churches throughout Converge.
*For the most recent update from missionaries, go to convergeworldwide.org/ give/[insert the number under their name].
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Active, Lt. Cmdr., U.S. Navy Ft. Meade, Md.
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Indiana University Health Center Bloomington, Ind.
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Renovation Church Blaine, Minn.
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Network Gatherings, LEADNET Orlando, Fla.
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Generosity Gilbert, Ariz.
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Greg & Rebecca Parker 110398 Brazil
Women’s Ministries Orlando, Fla.
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First Christian Church San Francisco, Calif.
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New Life Church Stewartville, Minn.
Downtown Mission Church Wausau, Wis.
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Church Planter Assessment Center
Steve & Lindsay Imhof
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Redeemer Community Church Carpinteria, Calif.
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Church Plant University Place, Wash.
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Eau Claire (Wis.) Church Plant
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Dwell Christian Church San Jose, Calif.
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Nate Krueger
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Bob Kenagy
Ryan & Leslie Rice Southwest
Metropolitan State Hospital Norwalk, Calif.
Imago Dei Community Church Phoenix, Ariz.
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Ruth Gollings
Jonathan Butler
Jonathan Ayers
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Justin & Kristin Bender
Mike & Jill Gorr MidAmerica
Lois Matson
Reserve, Capt., U.S. Army Ft. Dix, N.J.
Reserve, 1st Lt., U.S. Air Force Dover Air Force Base, Del.
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Oak Trace Retirement Community Downers Grove, Ill.
Riverview Community Church Santee, Calif.
Radiate Church Indianapolis, Ind.
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Nick & Tara Olson
Jason & Angelina Hardy
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Southwest
Ignite Church Moorhead, Minn.
Orchard Church Erie, Colo.
The Wave Church San Diego, Calif.
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Don & Angie Finley 173296 Brazil
Clay & Candy Stokes Southwest
Wave Church San Diego, Calif.
Mike & Cindy Mahon southwest
Flagstaff (Ariz.) Community Church
David Shirk
Active, Lt. Cmdr., U.S. Navy Cherry Point, N.C.
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Cornerstone Fund Arlington Heights, Ill.
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Christine Kolb
Roseville (Minn.) Good Samaritan
Veterans Affairs Omaha, Neb.
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Information Technology Arlington Heights, Ill.
Steve & Barbara Wilkinson
Larry & Mary Caldwell
President’s Office Orlando, Fla.
101181 Philippines
66457 International Ministries Sioux Falls, S.D.
Bob & Debbie Long
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John Verdugo
Tyler Wilterding
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Active, Capt., U.S. Air Force Ft. Bragg, N.C.
Reserve, Capt., U.S. Army Kearney, Neb.
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Wesley Sloat
Bethel University students & faculty
Missionary 80457 Middle East
Active, Lt., U.S. Navy Naval Base Coronado San Diego, Calif.
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Terri Mincks
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Converge Heartland Annual Meeting
Michael Pauls
Brad & Jenny Main
Eric Coulon
Great Lakes
Faith Hospice of Holland Home Grand Rapids, Mich.
Journey Church Merrill, Wis.
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John & Elaine Mehn 49651 Japan
Bethel Seminary students & faculty
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Accounting Arlington Heights, Ill.
147441 Brazil
Mitchell, S.D.
Active, Cmdr., U.S. Navy Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Washington, D.C.
Church Planting Waukon, Iowa
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Reserve, Major, U.S. Army McDonough, Ga.
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Missionary 184635 Middle East
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Cornerstone Church Chandler, Ariz.
Converge prayer & fasting
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Iglesia Nueva Pacto Delano, Calif.
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Paul & Ana Hill
Thomas Backer Alegent Health Omaha, Neb.
79565 International Ministries Orlando, Fla.
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Information Technology Arlington Heights, Ill.
Phil & Robin Long HEARTLAND
Reverb Rapid City, S.D.
Barb Wright
Accounting Arlington Heights, Ill.
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David Harvey
Gary Rohrmayer
Bruce & Julie A.
Accounting Arlington Heights, Ill.
Reserve, Capt., U.S. Army San Diego, Calif.
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Board of Overseers Converge & Bethel University Biennial Meetings
183782 Estonia
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Executive Minister
117401 West Africa
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Minnesota Iowa Baptist Conference Annual Meeting
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Matt & Rozanne Hammett SOUTHWEST
Lawrence Williams
Aurora Memorial Hospital Burlington, Wis.
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Flood Church San Diego, Calif.
Great Lakes Annual Meeting (through October 18)
School of Church Leadership students & faculty
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Adam Bayer
Northwest & Rocky Mountain Annual Meetings
Gary & Lyndell M.
98833 Japan
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Active, Lt., U.S. Navy Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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Philip & Leona Santillan minnesota iowa
Clarity Church Plymouth, Minn.
Converge Worldwide
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Harvest Arlington Heights, Ill.
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Rock Ridge Austin, Texas
158175 Asia
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Missionaries 185575 USA
Church Planting La Mesa, Calif.
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Prison Lighthouse Fellowship South Dakota State Penitentiary Sioux Falls, S.D.
Roger Peterson
International Ministries Orlando,Relief Fla. Sunday World
Scott Hinrichs
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Richard & Aurelia Brown GREAT LAKES
The Captive Project Milwaukee, Wis.
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Chief Financial Officer Arlington Heights, Ill.
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Matthew O’Brien
Pacific Hospice San Bernardino, Calif.
Fusion Church Chico, Calif.
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Dan & MeLinda Nelson
187000 Inner-city Philadelphia, Pa.
Jim & Ina Smith
Israel & Maria Haas great lakes
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Torrent Church Prescott, Wis.
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Ivan Veldhuizen
PacWest
Jason (Jay) Tobin
Active, Capt., U.S. Army Syracuse University, N.Y.
Mira Mesa (Calif.) Vietnamese Ministry
119713 Mexico
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Randy & Amy Moore
Ricardo & Anna Garcia
southwest
Executive Director International Ministries Orlando, Fla.
Brad & Deb M.
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177006 West Africa
Revolution Church McKinney, Texas
Restoration Outreach Christian Center Fresno, Calif.
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Steve & Suzanne Sparks
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Element Hayward, Wis.
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Rodger & Julie Coale PACWEST
Lake Way Country Church Paso Robles, Calif.
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Bernard & Kimberly Emerson
John Jacobs
Scott Nelsen
Reserve, Capt., U.S. Navy Ft. Eustis, Va.
Harvest Arlington Heights, Ill.
The Way Church Oakland, Calif.
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Stephen & Mary Lonetti
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Minnesota Iowa
Missio Dei Community Church Chandler, Ariz.
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Veterans Affairs Winston Salem, N.C.
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Lynda Oatley
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Ekklesia Church Gilbert, Ariz.
Heartland
Executive Minister
68868 Brazil
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Barry Crane
Harlan Moss
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Russ & Tina Shearer MIDAMERICA
Converge Ministries in India
Ignite Church Peoria, Ill.
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Reserve, Capt., U.S. Navy Washington, D.C.
Shawn & Laura Carpenter
South Dakota Penitentiary Sioux Falls, S.D.
Ken & Debby Milhous
Redeemer Church Bakersfield, Calif.
73872 Japanese in USA
Dave Holmes
Good Samaritan Society Stillwater, Minn.
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Bill & Kathy M.
Jeff & Barbara Chapman
Bruce Boyle
Dan Peterson
Valerie Snyder
174605 West Africa
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Active, Capt., U.S. Navy Beaufort, S.C.
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Chris & Faith Creech 128174 Asia
Christmas
President’s Office Orlando, Fla.
MidAtlantic
Executive Minister
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Darryl & Debbie Evetts
Carri Laufle
185283 Germany
Generosity Gilbert, Ariz.
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