global missions

Aaron and Ronda Barker are missionaries with YWAM and are currently based at the YWAM sending base in Kona, Hawaii.  Aaron’s skills in music ministry are a blessing to the YWAM missionaries at the base and those around the world.

Due to the sensitivity of where they serve, and because of the digital age, no information will be provided.  Please see printed handouts by mission map in the south hallway for the most recent updates.

Garth and Caroline Gustafson are missionaries with YWAM in Battambang, Cambodia.  The work at YWAM Battambang includes Discipleship training (DTS), School of Biblical Study, HIV/AIDS @ Jeevit’s House, Church Planting as well as Evangelism through the Café Eden coffee house and Youth Development Center. 

David is a pilot for JAARS and is the financial manager for the Wycliffe mission station in Sentani, Indonesia. Noni facilitates many mission projects including the KAMP Language and Cultural Training Center.

Lani and Michael Johnson created Blessings of Hope as a means to provide every poor Filipino child and youth with a better future. By working in collaboration with other organizations and partnering with four local churches, Lani and Michael oversee and implement a number of activities including kids’ Bible studies, distribution of useful items, a supplemental feeding program and a balanced, holistic children’s program.

Gerardo and Jenny are missionaries with Yakima Young Life. He oversees all ministry in the Yakima School District. Young Life has active ministry at Stanton, Davis and Eisenhower High Schools as well as Wyld Life clubs at Lewis & Clark, Franklin, Washington and Union Gap Middle Schools. Gerardo is an usher at our church.

After decades in the missionary field, the Teusinks have returned to Yakima to enjoy their retirement. Please join us in wishing Tim and Muriel a very Happy Retirement!

Living Waters mission teams empower their partners to provide clean, sustainable water and health education for their communities.  This is accomplished by teaching local leaders to build and operate clean water filtration systems.

Project Mercy seeks to renew the heart of a nation by stomping out physical and spiritual poverty by the roots.  Project Mercy offers hope through education, health, nutrition, and vocation and infrastructure development.  Including (but not limited to): Poultry program; School meal program; Pre-K through 12th grade; Medical Care; Skills training; Science University and Midwifery school. Project Mercy transforms lives through knowledge, better health, sustainable food sources and strengthened character for all people as a living example of the love of Jesus Christ.

Support from Grace of Christ Church goes towards student scholarships and grounds maintenance.