Brian & Val Rutten
Location
Ethiopia & Vanguard College
Ministry Focus
Since the 1980s, the Ruttens have served in Africa, first in Zambia, then onto Ethiopia, where a national multiplication of churches is now taking place. They also partner with ERDO, the PAOC relief arm, as Val administers Child Care Plus in Ethiopia. Presently, Brian and Val also serve on faculty at Vanguard College as Missions Program Directors.
Prayer Requests
- Divine appointments and conversions to Christ
- Lay leadership of the multiplication movement
- Blessing on Vanguard mission students
- Health, strength, wisdom, courage, and protection
Miranda & Lanique Alleyne
Location
Japan
Ministry Focus
Over the years, I (Miranda) have served in various ministry capacities over the years. I also participated in multiple short-term missions’ trips to such places as Ukraine, Rwanda, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music & Public Relations (minoring in Bible). I (Lanique) have served in youth ministry for 13 years. I studied business and then went on to obtain a Certificate in Youth Ministry at Vanguard College. I have also served on STM trips in Canada, the U.S. and Japan. I (Miranda) have served in Japan for two years and recently returned to Canada to marry Lanique. We are excited to return to Japan to serve together!
Prayer Requests
- For God to convict and work in the lives of more Japanese people to know that He can be their God, too, and not just for those in the West.
- For God to continue helping us to reach the Japanese in ways that resonate with them and for Him to send more workers to Japan.
- For God to help us learn the language swiftly and immerse us fully in the culture.
Erdo (Emergency Relief & Development Overseas)
Location
PAOC Global Charity
Ministry Focus
ERDO works with communities all over the world, listening and passionately responding to their practical needs, like food and clean water. They partner with global and local churches to give families the skills and resources to break out of poverty. They empower children and their families through education, giving them hope for a brighter future.
Prayer Requests
- Increase in child sponsorship and financial donations
- Doors to continue to open in many more countries
- That the Lord would continue to send volunteers and supplies
Jeremy & Teresa Feller
Location
Ethiopia
Ministry Focus
Jeremy and Teresa went to serve Ethiopia in 2003. Since then, they have been instrumental in releasing church planters, discipling young leaders, Bible college ministry, and Addis Christian Life Assembly. Over those years, their family has also grown. Jeremy currently serves as Regional Director for Mission Global for the continent of Africa.
Prayer Requests
- New workers to serve in apostolic initiatives
- Divine appointments and conversions to Christ
- Converts and leaders to build inroads to the north
- Health, strength, wisdom, courage, and protection
Adeara
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Ministry Focus
Adeara is an accredited long-term addiction recovery centre for women and their children, located in Alberta. Formerly known as the Edmonton Dream Centre, we’ve been fearlessly providing faith-based hope, healing and restoration to women in need since 1998.
Prayer Requests
- Financial blessings, as Adeara runs largely through donations.
- The women who enter the facility would experience freedom from addiction and restoration in their families and lives.
Gary & Kathy Heinrichs
Location
Limon, Costa Rica
Ministry Focus
After pastoring in western Canada, Gary and Kathy began a new chapter in 2015, mentoring other pastors in Costa Rica. They live in Hone Creek, Limon, where they support, equip and encourage rural leaders. The Heinrichs also host short term teams from Canada and enjoy collaborating with anyone willing to partner in special projects.
Prayer Requests
- New partnerships to further spread the Gospel
- Leadership of local churches in the jungle
- Blessing on family and children back in Alberta
- Health, strength, wisdom, courage, and protection
Resurgence Initiatives
Location
Edmonton, Alberta & The Nations
Ministry Focus
Resurgence Initiatives is a movement based out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that has a mandate to reach people, revive churches, and release leaders.
Prayer Requests
- For God to continue to enable their ministry to reach people, revive churches, and release leaders