Our Nation and the World

We are privileged to partner with the following individuals, families and organizations in bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. They represent people called out from our church and our community and others to whom we’ve developed a connection through various means. They represent our heart and our Savior’s heart by reaching the unreached and many who could be described as “the least of these”, including refugees, orphans, the elderly, the poor and women living in highly patriarchal societies.

Emily

Location: Middle East

Emily is a member of our congregation currently serving in the Middle East.  She is learning Arabic with a long-term goal to use medicine as a way of building relationships.

Casey and Matthew

LOCATION: Middle East

Casey is from southeast Minnesota, sent from a nearby church and with her husband, is currently engaged in church planting in the the Arabian Peninsula through media outreach, relationship development, and investment in the local community. By utilizing continual study of the Arabic language they prayerfully identify and disciple those seeking the Lord.

Brandon and Kristi Kosse

Location: Vienna, Austria
Organization: WorldVenture

The Kosses are serving with WorldVenture, preparing to join the ministry team in Austria. They are moving to the northern suburbs of Vienna to partner with another family in planting a church, beginning with small group Bible discussion groups, primarily among young couples and families. The Kosses also will be partnering with a handful of existing Austrian churches to provide much needed discipleship and leadership development. They will connect with Austrians (99.5% don't know Jesus), creatively and intentionally building relationships with men and women, drawing them in to genuine community where Jesus' love is lived out, and where discussions about spiritual truths can occur. Lastly, they will come alongside their kids as they learn to represent Jesus in their own spheres of influence. The Kosses believe prayer is essential for any of this work to succeed, and commit to never stop praying for Austrian lives to be transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ - they ask you to join in the battle!

Haiti

Pastor Iladore pictured on left

Berean has a long-standing commitment to the country of Haiti. In partnership with Grace Mission, we invest primarily in two areas:

  • Our sister church in Ennery, L’Eglise Baptiste de la Grace d’Ennery. Berean purchased land for their first church building back in 2000 and through short-term trips almost every year since then we have improved the building and brought encouragement, teaching, training and the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our sister church is ably led by Pastor Iladore.

  • Grace Mission compound in Limbe. Ray and Bonnie Van Slyke began an orphanage there in 2004. There are currently 31 children living there, ranging in age from 2 to 19. Five or six Haitians work there to care for the children, cook and clean. Every child has a sponsor that helps cover many of their expenses.