FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH OF GRANADA HILLS
Here are some of the global missions we support:
Ryan and Alethia White
Germany
PC (USA) Mission Agency
Ryan and Alethia work with Iranian refugees in partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Berlin. They provide pastoral care and collaborate with other organizations and churches. “We are passionate about reconciling relationships across cultural, religious, and political divides.”
Tyler and Rochelle Holm
Malawi
PC (USA) Mission Agency
Rochelle manages the University of Mzuzu’s WatSan Centers, which are committed to increasing the availability of clean water and sanitation in northern Malawi and beyond. Tyler teaches theology to future pastors at the University of Liningstonia. Both are part of the CCAP– Livingstonia Synod.
Farsijana Adeny-Riaskotta
Indonesia
PC (USA) Mission Agency
Farsijana teaches at a Christian university in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim country. Farsijana is developing a peace studies program while helping to empower women and children.
Elisha and Crystal Stock
Kenya and South Sudan
SIM: USA
Elisha is a “Bush Pilot” delivering supplies and personnel to locations in South Sudan from Kenya. Crystal is involved with ministering to local people. SIM is committed to cultivating multicultural Mission movements that respond to need, proclaim the gospel, and equip the Church.
Benjamin Romero
Cabo San Lucas
Baja Presbyterian Missions
Pastor Romero leads the Church of Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd in San Jose del Cabo. Many of his parishioners work in the resorts in Cabo, and the church tries to introduce this population to the gospel, so that they may become disciples of Christ.
Jim and Jodi McGill
Niger and South Sudan
PC (USA) Mission Agency
Jodi coordinates local health initiatives and disease prevention programs. She also teaches at a nursing school. Jim works with local churches and regional groups to establish clean water and sanitation in rural areas.
Mission: Hope
World Wide
Mike Reinsel– President & CEO
Our model looks at a village as a whole, working with the local leaders and churches to distinguish their assets as well as their greatest challenges. Our process heavily involves indigenous leadership for assessing the village and providing solutions to needs. Together we transform impoverished villages into sustainable ones.
Medical Benevolence Foundation
Malawi and Haiti
E. Andrew Mayo– CEO
MBF seeks to bring hope and healing to those most in need through providing medical care and infrastructure. FPCGH supports the following MBF efforts: Embangweni Hospital, Livingstonia Hospital, and the Jody McGill Nursing Scholarship.
Marion Medical Mission
Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania
Tom Logan– President
Marion Medical Mission seeks to share the love of Christ with the extreme poor in Africa by providing all in need with a sustainable source of
clean, safe drinking water.
Livingstonia Theological College
Malawi
The University of Livingstonia seeks to educate and inspire students to become principled leaders who will transform society for the glory of God, striving for excellence in teaching, research, and a nurturing learning environment.
CMC
Belize
Charlie Joe Green
CMC seeks to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the people of Belize. Through work with short-term teams and partnering with indigenous church leaders, CMC pursues Christ’s commandment to make disciples, win the lost, establish believers, and equip spiritual workers.
Journey Out
Van Nuys
Dr. Stephany Powell– Executive Director
Journey Out is committed to meeting the ongoing challenges of helping victims of commercial sexual exploitation leave a life of abuse and violence, overcome their fears and empower them to reach their potential and achieve their goals.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
CSUN
Maljon runs the InterVarsity ministry at CSUN, leads Bible studies, coordinates volunteers, and tries to introduce people to Jesus.
InterServe
Kazakhstan
Serving in East Asia with marginalized people trying to introduce them to the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Paul and Pat Stock
Pakistan
InterServe
Paul and Pat partner with Christian groups and pastors in order to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to some of the poorest and most marginalized people in Pakistan.
Global Training Network
Brazil, Kenya, Uganda
Tom Shedd
Global Training Network provides intensive, on-site conferences on teaching and training in essential doctrine, vital Christian character, and practical ministry skills. For every training event they tailor the curriculum to fit the primary needs of the church leaders.
Damien House
Ecuador
Sister Annie Cerrido– Founder
Damien House is a charitable hospital in Guayaquil, which provides complete medical care for patients of Hansen’s Disease (leprosy), helping them to live a life of dignity and love. They also educate the public in order to dispel unhelpful myths about leprosy.
World Impact
Los Angeles
Rev. Dr. Alvin Sanders
World Impact empowers urban leaders and partners with local churches to reach their cities with the Gospel. By planting more healthy unban churches, neighborhoods will be more empowered to transform in visible ways.
Arizona Reservation Ministries
Los Angeles
Dale and Diana Lawrence
A.R.M works with the San Carlos Apache Housing Authority to construct homes for the homeless of this reservation. They also develop relationships with and minister to the Apache through Bible Studies and VBS style gatherings.
Elizabeth Robinson
Indonesia
All Peoples Church
Elizabeth Robinson is building relationships with the people of Bali through dinners, prayer, and leading worship for local people.
African Enterprise
Central and Southern Africa
Michael and Carol Cassidy– Founder
Africa Enterprise’s mission is to evangelize the cities of Africa through Word and Deed, working in partnership with the Church. It is carried out by Africans themselves, since they understand the local culture and language. Their focus is evangelism, reconciliation, and leadership training.
Young Life
San Fernando Valley
Amelia Woznicki– Leader
Going where kids are and building personal relationships with them. Providing fun, adventurous, life-changing experiences with our college and young adult ministry.