Missions
“Knowing God and Making Him Known”. The Shenandoah District is committed to creating a culture of discipleship and leadership development so that our pulpits and leadership teams in our churches are filled with healthy leaders both ministerial and lay. We are committed to keeping the main thing, the main thing: “Knowing God and Making Him Known” in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria.
Acts 1:8 – But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Close to home and beyond……The Shenandoah District Missions is excited to partner with our local churches connecting them to local and global opportunities. Our team is composed of Mission Advocates focusing on making him known close to home and beyond. Meet our District Advocates:
Learn more about our focus areas and opportunities to support financially, physically and prayerfully those close to home and beyond in the Shenandoah District.
Close to Home:
- Immigrant Connection Blue Ridge – Dave Calhoun
- Bible Translation- David Smith
- Missional Churches (1) New Hope – Rev Windy Walton, Fairfax VA and (2) The Gathering- Rev Melody Smith – Parkersburg, W
Beyond:
- Christy Van Steenberg, Regional Mobilizer for Global Partners
- El Salvador
- Other International Mission Trips
- Europe – The Lombardi’s
- World Hope
- Asia – Ben Ward
Resources
- Unreached Video: Unreached Video
- History Video: GP History Video
- Great Disconnect Slides: Great Disconnect Slides
- International Charter: International Charter.pdf
- ICWC Org Chart: International Church Structure.pdf
- GO Global FAQ Doc: GO Global FAQ and Resources
Ministries Close to Home
- Dave Calhoun
- David Smith
Missional Churches
Missional Churches are living expressions of the Church sent into their communities to meet practical needs, build relationships, and share the love of Christ.
New Hope Fellowship Church
Rev. Windy Walton | Fairfax, VA
New Hope Fellowship Church serves individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity through weekly meals, clothing distribution, prayer, and consistent relational care. Their ministry creates a welcoming space rooted in dignity, compassion, and the transforming love of Christ.
Ways to get involved
- Pray for the individuals and families served each week
- Partner financially to support meals and outreach
- Donate items such as coats, clothing, hats, socks, and backpacks
Current partners include
- Clearview Wesleyan Church (Martinsville, VA)
- Christ Community Church (Toano, VA)
- Williamson Wesleyan Church (Williamson, WV)
- Cornerstone Community Church (Charlottesville, VA)
- Blacksburg First Wesleyan Church (Blacksburg, VA)
- Christ Wesleyan Church (Christiansburg, VA)
- First Simple Church (Williamsburg, VA)
- Shenandoah District of the Wesleyan Church
Along with several individual supporters
Support New Hope Fellowship Church
Give online: https://newhope4u.org/give/
Rev. Melody Smith | Parkersburg, WV
The Gathering is a Shenandoah District Missional Church serving its local community through relational ministry and gospel-centered outreach. Churches are encouraged to support and pray for their continued impact.
