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.
If you are interested in finding out about district mission opportunities, please contact one of the below Regional Mission Advocates, by sending an email to: [email protected]
- Southside VA Region: Sarah Torres
- Central VA Region: Kelly Schumann
- Southwest VA Region: Maegan Gahima
- Eastern and North VA Region: Meagan Gilmer
If you are interested in how best to mobilize the body of Christ to reach your community, please contact:
- Shenandoah District Mobilizer: Jennifer Farney
If you are interested in how best to mobilize the next generation to get experience a short term missions trip, please contact:
- Southeast Regional Mobilizer/Global Partners: Rev. Christy Van Steenburg at [email protected]
From our communities and to the ends of the earth……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 from our communities and to the ends of the earth. Meet our District Advocates:
Learn more about our focus areas and opportunities to support financially, physically and prayerfully those from our communities and to the ends of the earth in the Shenandoah District.
From our communities:
- 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
To the ends of the earth:
- Christy Van Steenberg, Regional Mobilizer for Global Partners
- 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 From our Communities
- 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.
