Ways to Support NBC Missionaries and Ministries
Below, all of the missionaries and ministries are listed that Northfield Baptist Church supports. Here are some ideas of how you as a church member can support them.
- Be aware of their needs, prayer requests and praises provided through the prayer letters.
- Pray for our missionaries and ministries regularly.
- Send them special offerings through funds collected in the ABF groups. Requests can be sent to the Treasurer through the church office.
- Send them notes or cards of encouragement.
- Spend time with missionary families when they are in our area on furlough.
Pray for Our Missionaries
Included here is a prayer list of praises and requests for our current missionaries.
Nate and Maam Beckman in Thailand
- Pray for the Beckman’s and their church family as their desire to elect the first Thai pastor for Pinklao Baptist Church has been put on hold. Pray for them in their disappointment, however they are thankful for God’s gracious hand of protection on them and their people, keeping the church from potential harm. Pray as they continue to work and wait on God.
- Pray as they work with a man named Ben, who has asked for help in becoming a better teacher of God’s Word in preparation to plant a church in his area of Bangkok. With opportunities to teach and preach at Pinklao, their hope is to ordain Ben and commission him to plant a church!
- Pray as many men are now attending a Systematic Theology Bible study held in preparation for Ben’s ordination that this study would further prepare these men for ministry.
Dave and Jeannie Ferguson, Baptist Mid-Missions
- Praise the Lord for the opportunity Dave and Jeannie had to attend the 75th Anniversary Conference in the Dominican Republic, honoring Baptist Mid-Missions and the missionaries who began establishing churches in that country in February!
- Pray as PlayBall! is taking place this week in the Dominican Republic. Pray for the hearts of the boys and their Dominican coaches to be ready and open to hear the Gospel. Pray for solid Gospel impact at a new Playball! site. Pray that the Lord would hold back the rain clouds during the week and that He would protect all involved from health issues or injuries.
- Pray for Dave as he leads the pursuit of BMM’s Strategic Planning objective, Rock #3, “Expand – pioneer 5 new fields or ministries by 2030. Pray that the Lord will direct, guide and use the committee in these goals.
Steve and Beth Gault, Baptist Mid-Missions
- Praise the Lord for the ministry Beth and Steve have had through the spring months encouraging missionaries in Germany and France through messages and fellowship, speaking at a graduation in Ghana, preparing for a future conference scheduled for February of 2026 on the Island of Cyprus, and bringing encouragement and comfort to missionary families home on furlough.
- Pray for Beth as she is spending more and more time caring for her mom who is dealing with dementia.
- Pray for many ministry opportunities they have this summer with coaching and training new missionary candidates.
- Continue to pray they would keep growing in Christ and be good examples of faith, love, and hope.
Joe and Esther Keim, Mission to Amish People (MAP)
- Pray for safety as Joe and Esther travel to churches sharing ministry updates, preaching the Word of God and spending time with pastors.
- Pray also as Joe and Esther have opportunity to minister in homes encouraging, sharing the Gospel, and helping some work through marital separation and rejection from families back home.
- Pray for God to minister to their hearts as Joe & Esther and those around them have walked through a suicide. Pray for God’s comfort and insight as Joe and Esther minister to them.
- Pray for wisdom and help in the interview process as they look to fill two key staff positions.
- Pray for God to encourage their hearts as the weight of ministry can sometimes be heavy.
Ken and Amy Lowe in Portugal
- Praise the Lord Ken and Amy made it back to Portugal safely with all their luggage.
- Pray for Ken and Amy as they adjust back to life in Portugal and begin meeting informally with people.
- Pray for the need to raise $450/month in support adjustments.
Bill and Becky Petite in Japan
- Pray for safety and health as they are on furlough.
- Pray for the salvation of Mr. Okuno, Mr. Tsuchiya, Miss Fujikawa, Mr. Shuichi, Mr. Koki and many others who have heard the Gospel and have not believed.
- Pray for Chizuru – a lady who has made a profession of faith but has not surrendered to follow Christ in baptism.
- Pray for Associate Pastor Takeshi who is scheduled to have a complicated, serious eye surgery soon.
- Pray for new missionary Stephen Clemans who is serving with them in Izumi that his ability in Japanese would grow.
Dave, Ruth Ann and Andrea Rogers, ABWE Chile
- Praise the Lord for the success of the “Essential Missions Components” seminar they had opportunity to host and lead in early May. With the purpose being to mobilize and equip local churches and their leaders in the task of global missions, the training provided further enabled the attendees to go and make disciples of all nations.
- Pray for safety in travel as Dave and Ruth Ann make a short trip to the States in June and July for training, reporting in supporting churches, and time with family.
- With unexpected medical needs and support levels low, pray for the needed funds to pay for medical expenses.
- Pray for Andrea as she seeks long-term housing after August 1.
- Pray for Pastor Pedro & Danae Palma still seeking full support after three years of deputation. Pray for safety in travel and good contacts as they seek support in the US.
- Pray for the church planting project in Isla de Maipo, led by Juan Saez and Carla. They have been under severe spiritual attacks. Pray for grace, wisdom and for unity among this tiny church group.
- Pray for Matthias Orellana as he assumes additional responsibilities while Dave and Ruth Ann are in the United States along with his present tasks. Pray for grace to adjust to the workload and for productivity in his leadership.
Josh, Rachel, Nate, Anna Stewart in Taiwan
- Praise the Lord another elderly gentleman received Jesus as his Savior at their monthly nursing home outreach!
- Before Easter, they had the opportunity to pass out 1,400 tracts. Pray that those accepting the tract will read them and be drawn to a knowledge of the truth.
- Pray for Ren’s brother that God will work in his heart, and he will realize his need for the Lord.
- Pray for safety as they travel to the States for a short furlough this summer.
Michael and Sherri Vanek, Faith Baptist Community Church and Center
- Praise the Lord for His perfect timing as Michael’s battery completely ran out at the right place and in the right time for him to have it replaced. The surgery was a success, and right away he was back to normal.
- Praise the Lord for the successful surgery Sherri underwent on her hip, again in God’s perfect time. She is recovering well and building strength through therapy.
- Michael and Sherri are thankful to have visited some of their supporting churches in recent months. They have been encouraged and supported through these meetings.
- Pray for them as they have lost a few of their individual supporters. Special gifts have come in to supplement their needs. Pray that their monthly support will be increased back to full support.
Chris & Darcy Vergiels, Brazil with BMM
- Praise the Lord both Mariam and Isabela attended the Mother/Daughter Tea. Pray for both to have hearts open to the message of the Gospel and come to Him.
- As the floor plan for the new church auditorium is finalized, pray for it to be approved, so building can begin. Pray also for the property next door to become available for purchase.
- Praise the Lord for the ministry of Pastor Wayne Van Gelderen during their Anniversary Conference. His messages were perfect for their church. Testimonies given on Wednesday evening were special and clearly communicated the hearts of their people.
- Pray for safety as Darcy, Fran and Cyntia will be attending a Pastor’s Wives Retreat. Pray for Cyntia as she speaks that God will use her to encourage the women attending.
Rob and Penny Whitty in Ghana Africa
- Pray for people to come to Christ. Pray for Charles, a man who made recent profession of faith.
- Pray for believers to mature in their faith and become committed to their Christian lives.
- Pray for wisdom as they seek the Lord’s face to know if they should negotiate for land across from the school.
- Pray for the Lord to provide all that they need to finish the top floor of the primary building by August.
- Pray for strength and health for Rob and Penny.
- Pray for wisdom to get the car reliable.
- Pray for an administrator for EBCS to replace Penny.
Cameron and Kerry Woolford, Servant Leaders International
- Praise the Lord for the opportunity Cam and Kerry had to travel to Madrid, Spain to complete the partnership with Cristina Torres and El Camino Church. Together they have worked to train Cristina to serve in Madrid and share the gospel.
- Pray for Cristina as she begins ministry at the church in Madrid that God will continue to us her gifts to edify the body of Christ while reaching out to the lost.
- Pray for more churches like El Camino to rise up and respond to the call to “go and make disciples of all nations.”
- Pray for Cam and Kerry as they continue the work of equipping leaders and expanding the Kingdom in places where the gospel is desperately needed.