Missions and Church Planting
“And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’”
Nate and Lauren Bell
Nathan and Lauren Bell have served with ABWE in Cape Town, South Africa, since 2019. The Bells are engaged in a vibrant ministry at Mountain View Baptist Church in Somerset West, where Nate serves as an elder, leading preaching and teaching initiatives. Their commitment extends to the Ministry Training Centre, local schools, and the organization of community events. Lauren plays a pivotal role in women's and children's ministries. Together, they focus on discipleship, aiming to nurture future leaders for the South African church. Their vision includes evangelism among unreached communities, church planting, and potentially establishing a Christian school and seminary. The Bells' ministry embodies their mission to mature every believer in Christ, reflecting their dedication to spreading the gospel and strengthening the church in South Africa. Learn more or give a direct gift through ABWE.
Ray Bertolet
Ray Bertolet serves with the Bible Fellowship Church’s Church Extension Ministries in Delaware. He and his wife Louise are involved in outreach, leading Bible studies, and visitation.
E.D. Burns
E.D. Burns serves as a long-term missionary in Southeast Asia and is professor of Missiology and Spirituality at Asia Biblical Theological Seminary. A linguist and ordained minister, he has served in the Middle East, East Asia, and Alaska, and develops theological resources to train indigenous pastors and missionaries reaching the least-reached.
Glenn and Leah Ruth Blauser
Glenn Blauser serves in the US office of JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Relay Service), a ministry involved in mission aviation services, communications support, and logistical solutions to support Bible translation efforts.
Steven and Bethany Chmil
The Chmil family serves in Togo, West Africa, with ABWE. Using medicine as a compassionate bridge to the hearts of the Togolese, they share the good news of the knowledge of Christ with the Muslims and animists who live there. Learn more or give directly on ABWE’s site.
Jason Filbert
Jason Filbert is a church planter currently pastoring Covenant Bible Fellowship Church in Naples, FL.
Daquan Gibson
DaQuan Gibson is co-planting Elkton Bible Fellowship Church in Elkton, Maryland, alongside Pastor Steve Morton. In 2025, DaQuan's congregation, Redemption Global, merged with the existing Elkton BFC to form a diverse body of believers serving a growing community midway between Baltimore and Delaware. DaQuan holds a BA in Biblical Studies from Chesapeake Bible College and Seminary and is married to Bay; together they have three children. He has long carried a burden to shepherd a diverse community of believers, and Elkton—with its beauty, diversity, and spiritual hunger—is the place God has called him to do that work. Pray for DaQuan and the merged congregation as they share the gospel, make disciples, and work toward graduating as a Particular Church of the Bible Fellowship Church
D. and A.
This family serves among an unreached people group in a restricted-access South Asian context.
Joshua and Rebecca Rauch
Josh and Rebekah Rauch, along with their daughters Reagan and Sami, are dedicated to facilitating Bible translation through aviation with JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Radio Service) in Waxhaw, NC. JAARS, a key partner of Wycliffe Bible Translators, specializes in transportation, logistics, and communication for mission efforts in the world's most remote areas. The Rauchs' mission is integral to the overarching goal of translating the Bible into every language, ensuring that communities worldwide have access to the Scriptures in their native tongues. Their work underscores the critical support roles that aviation and logistical services play in reaching out to isolated communities with the gospel. Learn more or give directly through JAARS.
David Riddell
David serves as international director of World Team. He and his wife have four grown children and six grandchildren. He is passionate about leader development and also ministers locally in France, where they are based.
Vicki Spangler
Vicki Spangler serves with Joy El Ministries right here in York, bringing the gospel into local public schools. Through Joy El's Bible clubs and released-time programs, Vicki mentors students, shares the love of Christ, and helps young people grow in their faith.
Pastor Stephen
Pastor Stephen and his wife spearhead a transformative camp and retreat ministry in India, aimed at fostering leadership skills and spreading the gospel. With a commitment to community outreach and education, they've developed a vibrant space for seminars, leadership training, and children's outreach, serving alongside more than 40 churches and a Christian school. Despite challenges, including the pandemic, their efforts have flourished, exemplified by the establishment of a new church and Christian school and significant growth in camp attendance. Learn more or give directly through Live Global.
Unreached People Group Adoption
We partner with Live Global in ongoing ministry projects led by indigenous missionaries targeting an unreached people group in Myanmar. Learn more.