In December 2023, our members voted to begin monthly support for 4 new missionaries and ministries. We are especially excited that some of them are our own members.
Pastor Dave and Shawn
As announced last year, Dave Smith is heading back to the mission field.
Pastor Dave has directed Open Door Baptist Missions and serving as our missions pastor for several years. Pastor Dave is continuing to help direct ODBM while he begins his transition, and on Oct. 29 Joe Henson became our new missions pastor.
We’re thankful for the ministry Pastor Dave has had here. In the years to come we’re excited to see what he and Shawn will accomplish in the Lord’s strength even while they’re away from us.
Paul and marla fields
Paul and Marla served for 40 years in Paraguay and joined Morningside in 2019. Paul has served as the assistant director of Open Door Baptist Mission since that year.
In addition to his work at ODBM, Paul’s MBC ministry includes co-teaching the Victors class with Pastor Miller.
Vision20/20Asia
Vision20/20Asia equips national preachers and trains believers in Asia. Vision20/20 began under the leadership of our member Jim Starr. In January 2021, Dr. Mike (last name withheld for security purposes) became the executive director.
John Lehman
John has served at a sister church for many years and plans to spend the next 5 years equipping believers around the world through courses and seminars he has developed. He presented his plans in our PM meeting on Nov. 19.