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
Czech – Becca Miller
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

Two organization we partner with...

New Hope Fellowship Church

Near

The Shenandoah District believes in making Christ known both close to home and beyond. Through our Missional Churches and Global Missionaries, local congregations have meaningful opportunities to engage through prayer, financial support, and hands-on partnership.

Near: 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

Along with several individual supporters

Support New Hope Fellowship Church

Give online: https://newhope4u.org/give/

The Gathering

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.

Rebecca (Becca) Miller | Czech Republic

Far: Global Missions

The Shenandoah District also partners with global missionaries who are making Christ known around the world.

Rebecca (Becca) Miller | Czech Republic

Becca Miller is a District-supported Global Missionary serving in the Czech Republic. Her ministry focuses on building relationships, discipleship, and faithful presence through education and church involvement. Click here to know more about Rebecca Miller.

Churches can partner with Becca by:

Praying for her ministry and those she serves
Providing ongoing financial support to sustain her work

An Invitation to Partner

Don’t you want to join the growing number of churches across the Shenandoah District who are making Christ known close to home and beyond?

There are opportunities for every church to engage through prayer, financial partnership, and hands-on support.