Graceland Ministries
Representative: Steve Dorey
Pioneered in 1998 by two Canadian business women, Colette Ladan and Jay Bowyer, Graceland Ministries was born out of an invitation to teach English to middle class business people in Ciechanów, Poland. Twenty years later, the work continues in Kraków using God-honouring, biblically-focused materials written by the Graceland team.
Over the years, more than 30 Graceland language coaches have taught close to 1000 students, many of whom have come to accept the life-giving message of the Gospel. The use of stories such as the life of Joseph, various parables and even the classic, Robinson Crusoe, gives the language coaches the opportunity to talk about faith issues in real life situations. In Kraków, Graceland has come to be known as, “szkoła z duszą,” which in English means, “the school with soul!”
Graceland has also become quite proficient in hosting cultural exchanges. More than 500 short-term guests from North America—ordinary people like you—have shared their personal passions with the Graceland students in Poland.
With God’s direction and help, and for all of the reasons you just read, Graceland is building a community of Christians in its corner of Kraków. When we come to visit your church to share what God is doing in Poland, listen for the reason why we call our church plant Sequoia (yes – just like the tree).
Representative: Steve Dorey
Pioneered in 1998 by two Canadian business women, Colette Ladan and Jay Bowyer, Graceland Ministries was born out of an invitation to teach English to middle class business people in Ciechanów, Poland. Twenty years later, the work continues in Kraków using God-honouring, biblically-focused materials written by the Graceland team.
Over the years, more than 30 Graceland language coaches have taught close to 1000 students, many of whom have come to accept the life-giving message of the Gospel. The use of stories such as the life of Joseph, various parables and even the classic, Robinson Crusoe, gives the language coaches the opportunity to talk about faith issues in real life situations. In Kraków, Graceland has come to be known as, “szkoła z duszą,” which in English means, “the school with soul!”
Graceland has also become quite proficient in hosting cultural exchanges. More than 500 short-term guests from North America—ordinary people like you—have shared their personal passions with the Graceland students in Poland.
With God’s direction and help, and for all of the reasons you just read, Graceland is building a community of Christians in its corner of Kraków. When we come to visit your church to share what God is doing in Poland, listen for the reason why we call our church plant Sequoia (yes – just like the tree).
Hippo Valley Christian Mission
Representative: Zebedee Togarepi
Zebedee is a product of our Hippo Valley Christian Mission schools. He went on to receive degrees from Zimbabwe Christian College, Kentucky Christian University (B.A.), and Cincinnati Christian University (MRE).
Zebedee became an equal partner with John Mark and Bob Pemberton (sons of pioneer missionary John Pemberton) in the management of Hippo Valley Christian Mission over a decade ago. Since their deaths, Zebedee has done a tremendous job of managing and overseeing HVCM schools, churches, health care facilities, and children’s work in Zimbabwe. He is the founder of the Zimbabwe Preaching Summit and was recently named chairman of the board of Zimbabwe Christian College.
Zebedee is a great story teller and enjoys encouraging the American churches about the value and urgency of missions.
Representative: Zebedee Togarepi
Zebedee is a product of our Hippo Valley Christian Mission schools. He went on to receive degrees from Zimbabwe Christian College, Kentucky Christian University (B.A.), and Cincinnati Christian University (MRE).
Zebedee became an equal partner with John Mark and Bob Pemberton (sons of pioneer missionary John Pemberton) in the management of Hippo Valley Christian Mission over a decade ago. Since their deaths, Zebedee has done a tremendous job of managing and overseeing HVCM schools, churches, health care facilities, and children’s work in Zimbabwe. He is the founder of the Zimbabwe Preaching Summit and was recently named chairman of the board of Zimbabwe Christian College.
Zebedee is a great story teller and enjoys encouraging the American churches about the value and urgency of missions.
SALT (Serving Arabs Leadership Team) Ministries
Representatives- George and Heather
SALT's mission is to proclaim Christ to Arabs and make disciples globally
SALT's vision is to make Christ available to Arabs worldwide in their native tongue through an online virtual community. It is our hope that through this safe and protected online environment Arab Christians Leaders will be adequately equipped to grow God’s church in Arabic speaking communities.
Representatives- George and Heather
SALT's mission is to proclaim Christ to Arabs and make disciples globally
SALT's vision is to make Christ available to Arabs worldwide in their native tongue through an online virtual community. It is our hope that through this safe and protected online environment Arab Christians Leaders will be adequately equipped to grow God’s church in Arabic speaking communities.