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Pray first — pray always!When the apostle Paul wrote about putting on the full armor of God in Ephesians chapter four, he concluded by calling us to intercessory prayer. Paul understood the reality of spiritual warfare firsthand. He instructed us to see our struggle as a battle against “spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Read again the imperative voice he used to call the church to action:

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can stand strong against the devil’s schemes” (Eph. 4:10-11).

His admonitions about the nature of God’s armor conclude with the necessity of continual Spirit-filled intercession. Here is how he described prayer that defeats the enemy’s schemes and attacks:

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people” (Eph. 4:18).

In our movement we like to say, “Pray first.” We should also hear the urgency of Paul’s words and say, “Pray always!” n Always in the mighty power of God’s Spirit. n Always making every occasion an opportunity to intercede. n Always alert to the devil’s schemes, as we pray with all kinds of prayer. n Always standing guard over all the saints.

Dee and I have felt humbled and grateful for the power of your prayers on our behalf. We urge you to use this prayer calendar to cover the servants and ministries of Converge with protective prayers. Every person you see in this calendar needs and counts on your intercession. So much is at stake and the spiritual opposition is real and constant. This is true for your lives and your church family as well. Thank you for joining us in championing the priority of prayer in all of our circles of influence. We know how the battle ends and we stand together in Christ’s triumph. In his grace and peace,

Jerry Sheveland President Converge Worldwide (BGC)

2 n point | 2013 prayer calendar

“ Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ....” — Col. 4:2-3

chaplainsn Wisdom and discernment in

providing pastoral care to people of all religious backgrounds.

n opportunities to share Jesus christ in appropriate ways.

n Physical, spiritual and emotional well-being of chaplains and their families.

n Protection in locations where they serve.

n the joy of seeing great spiritual fruit.

converge staffn Hearts aligned with god’s work

through converge.n resources and abilities necessary

to serve with joy and efficiency.n Healthy relationships and unity

among co-workers.n spiritual encouragement through

greater intimacy with christ and each other.

n affirming relationships with pastors and churches throughout converge.

missionaries*n Wisdom and direction to multiply

transformational churches all around the world.

n financial and prayer support to sustain the ministry.

n adaptation to culture and living situations.

n Healthy relationships in family and ministry.

n Encouragement and support from friends and churches.

church plantersn faith to trust god in the

adventure of launching a church.n Wisdom for each critical step

and faithfulness to the vision.n Provision for family, both

financially and spiritually.n favor in connections and

relationships in the community.n More church planters to partner

with converge (Matt. 9:38).

executive ministersn discernment and wisdom as they

encourage and interact with pastors in their districts.

n financial provision to operate and staff their offices and church planting.

n Joy and unity as our districts serve one another.

n god’s blessing and protection over their families.

n a greater movement of prayer and spiritual health in converge churches.

things to pray for

*For the most recent update from missionaries, go to convergeworldwide.org/give/[insert the number under their name].

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For their protection, high- security-zone workers are listed by ID number or partial name.

Brenda SalleeInternational MinistriesOrlando, Fla.

Jeff & Heidi GaussMinnesota iowaEpiphany StationThief River Falls, Minn.

Teresa ColsonPresident’s OfficeOrlando, Fla.

Gabe DeSotoCommunications Orlando, Fla.

Tania M.174605Ukraine

Church Planter Assessment CenterLifeBridge ChurchSan Diego, Calif.(through January 25)

22

Transform 2013 Network GatheringsHyatt RegencyGarden Grove, Calif.(through January 31)

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Converge prayer & fasting

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Lawrence KittleReserve, Capt., U.S. Air ForceLuke AFB, Ariz.

7

Steven EddyReserve, Lt. Col., U.S. Army Mountain View, Calif.

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Teddy & Mary AwadsoUtHeastGrace Compass Church St. Petersburg, Fla.

14

Steve &Debra Rowe93981Brazil

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Luis &Lilla FlorianoPaCwestIglesia GraciaTracy, Calif.

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Mark & Acacia Bergin MidaMeriCaThe Painted DoorChicago, Ill.

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Tim & Amy Moline180347Cameroon

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Philip RidleyActive, Lt., U.S. NavyUSS San Diego LPD 22, Calif.

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Jeremy & Kimi CopelandMidatlantiCStory ChurchDurham, N.C.

Paul & Margie Varberg43379Philippines

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John & Kris NewmansoUtHeastNew Hope FellowshipLafayette, La.

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Bobby & Rachel MarchessaultPaCwestMissio Dei CommunitySanta Cruz, Calif.

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Richard Bergstrom2nd 1/2 Ministries Lake Forest Park, Wash.

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Missionary 185752Europe

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Gerald SwansonScripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, Calif.

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Ellie Lundquist180477Brazil

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Jeff &Stephanie GarzasoUtHeastLife’s Journey ChurchZachary, La.

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Ruel &Eve NavarroMidatlantiCChesapeake, Va.

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Cathy Wenz154940 Thailand

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Jonathan GoertzOdyssey HealthCareWilmington, Del.

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David & Lindsey SornMinnesota iowaRenovation ChurchBlaine, Minn.

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Becky O.13305Ethiopia

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Joel & Leslie SmithPaCwestBridge Community ChurchRedding, Calif.

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Mark ThompsonReserve, Capt., U.S. ArmyFt. Snelling, Minn.

Laura FishCornerstone Fund Arlington Heights, Ill.

Gene SelanderChurch PlantingDenver, Colo.

Converge church plantingin Africa Converge prayer & fasting

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Jami Strandberg152974Mexico

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Steve & Nopaluck Cable108739Thailand

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Abel & Cecy GurrolasoUtHwestIglesia VidaChandler, Ariz.

12

John & Polly BlythesoUtHeastLiving Hope ChurchMobile, Ala.

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J. Charles ParkerNorthwest Arkansas Radiation Treatment InstituteSpringdale, Ark.

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Dana OlsonPrayer FirstVolunteerSioux Falls, S.D.

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Loren & Carrie PankratzroCky MoUntainThe Bridge CommunityCenterville, Utah

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Jamie & Kristie WoodallMidaMeriCaGenesis ChurchBoyne City, Mich.

Bethel Universitystudents and faculty

Corey UngernortHeast

Paul ArmstrongActive, Lt., U.S. NavyNaval Station San Diego, Calif.

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Lori Harms136275Japan

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Tim Nash176336Mexico

7

Dwight PerryGreat lakes

8

John & MelBjorgen181533Belize

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Steve ValentineInternational MinistriesOrlando, Fla.

14

Curtis & Nancy YoungHeartlandSoulSearchKansas City, Kan.

15

Carleton BirchActive, Lt. Col., U.S. ArmyWashington, D.C.

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Converge Latino Ministries

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Jim EricksonDean, School of Church LeadershipOrlando, Fla.

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Bob PutmanCommunications Orlando, Fla.

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David YetterPaCwest

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Missionary Assessment CenterOrlando, Fla.(through February 22)

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Delmar FarnhamReserve, Col., U.S. ArmyFt. Monmouth, N.J.

Kevin & Cynthia Walton95042Thailand

Dan CarlsonMinnesota iowa

Brian StankichInternational MinistriesOrlando, Fla.

march2013


Pastors Prayer GatheringFatih FellowshipSioux Falls, S.D.(through March 6)

4

IGNITE Church Planting ConferenceCornerstone ChurchChandler, Ariz.(through March 7)


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Joel SeversonActive, Lt., Col., U.S. ArmySt. Paul, Minn.

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Todd & MeghanBumgarner Heartland2 Pillars Lincoln, Neb.

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Robert & Debra GuiceGreat lakesBrown Deer (Wis.) Community Church

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David DeppmeierActive, Maj., U.S. ArmyWashington, D.C.

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Converge church plantingin Asia

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Hutz HertzbergReserve, Lt. Cmdr., U.S. NavyChicago, Ill.

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Dennis & Melody Nordine41701Philippines

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Dan & Tina Gibbs151776Nigeria

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Kelley BergesonLyngblomsten Care FacilitySt. Paul, Minn.

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Ian Smith195675Japan

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Manfred & Jane Carew Great lakesMadison, Wis.

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Withny & Mimose Pierre150259Intercultural Ministries

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Millie AquinoInternational MinistriesOrlando, Fla.

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Roberta HamburgInformation TechnologyArlington Heights, Ill.

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Nathan &Elizabeth GannMinnesota iowaRhythm ChurchMason City, Iowa

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Tyler & Karmen WilterdingHeartlandThe TableKearney, Neb.

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Bruce SumnersoUtHwest

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Lee & Melissa Stephenson soUtHwestHarvest Community Church Mesa, Ariz.

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Lamar VincentVeterans AffairsAuburn, Wash.

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Michael SextonVeterans AffairsEscondido, Calif.

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Mike & AmyVerlennichMinnesota iowaeXperience churchDetroit Lakes, Minn.

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Cleveland & Loretta Morrison MidatlantiCPoint of Grace Community Church Laurel, Md.

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Jon & SueWiziarde191896Panama

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Boyd (Cliff) ShortActive, Lt. Col., U.S. Air ForceDyess AFB, Abilene, Texas

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Peg WindmillerNetwork GatheringsOrlando, Fla.

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Judith BelserFamily Home Health & HospiceAddison, Ill.

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Sheryl WatkinsHarvestArlington Heights, Ill.

Wilondja & Shirley Masongezi148037Cameroon

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Bill & PearlHackworth soUtHeastNew Beginnings Jacksonville, Fla.

Rance & Kecia Meyers soUtHwestAccess Church Peoria, Ariz.

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Converge church plantingin Europe

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Thangi C.65412India

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PacWest Biennial Meeting(through April 20)

Eric & Janet Johnson54914Mexico

Christopher Van InwagenVAMCDenver, Colo.

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Lydia Shadeed194459Intercultural Ministries

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Michael GolayReserve, Capt., U.S. Air ForceGrand Forks AFB, N.D.

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David EssellsReserve, Maj., U.S. ArmyFt. Drum, N.Y.

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Dan MaxtonChurch PlantingVolunteerSan Diego, Calif.

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Tim & Mary Sue A.152793West Africa

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Tom NebelDirector, Church PlantingOrlando, Fla.

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Missionary 180412Middle East

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Scott RidoutDirector, Generosity

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Tito & DaydayDizonPaCwestFolsom (Calif.) Community Church

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Tim & Debbie McIntosh188175Peru

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Greg & Rebecca Parker110398Brazil

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Russ & Courtney WalkerGreat lakesCrossPointe Community ChurchWhitewater, Milton & Jefferson, Wis.

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Joshua StoleyActive, Capt., U.S. Air ForceEdwards AFB, Calif.

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Glenn & Susan Herschberger101089LifeBridge International ChurchPanama City, Panama

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School of Church Leadershipstudents and faculty

Bob & Carol Marsh133261Germany

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Don WindmillerDirector, Network Gatherings; Church RelationsOrlando, Fla.

14

Glenn HavumakiElim Park Baptist HomeCheshire, Conn.

Christine KolbPresident’s OfficeOrlando, Fla.

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Doug & Crystal Daspit, Alf & Alison Nelson, Lawrence & Darlene SisungsoUtHeastCrescent City Community ChurchNew Orleans, La.

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Mary C. Larsen118915Philippines

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Pam PutmanIntercultural MinistriesOrlando, Fla.

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Ben & Joyce B. 141681Intercultural Ministries

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Haitian Ministry Expansion Team

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Dan & Tonya WhitenortHeast

Axiom ChurchSyracuse, N.Y.

Tu Anh TruongIntercultural Ministries

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Vance AndressNorth Memorial Medical CenterRobbinsdale, Minn.

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Jennifer LoGalboHuman ResourcesArlington Heights, Ill.

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Scott & Ruth Millar79304Argentina

Paul KruitVP, Cornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.

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Converge ministryin India

Lois HareSharp Chula Vista Medical CenterChula Vista, Calif.

Arvin BocacaoInformation TechnologyArlington Heights, Ill.

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Roy & BettyPeeplesGreat lakesTurning Point Life ChurchKenosha, Wis.

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Walt & Beryl MoserHeartlandDirector, Heartland Church PlantingSioux Falls, S.D.

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Converge church plantingin Latin America

Dale MarloweActive, Capt., U.S. Air Force42nd Air Base Wing, Maxwell AFB, Ala.

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Aaron & Kayla Youngren MidaMeriCaThe LineChicago, Ill.

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Hal IrvineEstes Park, Colo., Fire Department

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Eric & Angie WhitmanMinnesota iowaThe Exchange ChurchMinneapolis, Minn.

Zach & Cara SommerlotHeartlandZao Community ChurchBrandon, S.D.

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Ryan SeyRady Children’s HospitalSan Diego, Calif.

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Church Planters Assessment CenterGrace FellowshipBrooklyn Park, Minn.(through June 14)

Bryan MoakPrayer First VolunteerShakopee, Minn.

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Ron & Kimberly JohnsonPaCwestRefuge Community ChurchLafayette, Calif.

Mark & JodyRobinson MidaMeriCaFields Church Galesburg, Ill.

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Doug & Donna FagerstromSenior VP, President’s OfficeOrlando, Fla.

Brett & Tricia CrimmelroCky MoUntainForefront ChurchLakewood, Colo.

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Stephen & Jill Puett MidaMeriCaCrosswinds ChurchChicago, Ill.

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Kyle & MatildaTromanhouser195676Germany

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Sam ContrerasActive, Lt., U.S. NavyCamp Pendleton, Calif.

James RagainActive, Lt. j.g., U.S. NavyNew Bern, N.C.

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Converge World Relief

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Michael HarreldHuntington HospitalPasadena, Calif.

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Paul & Dina Dreessen184158Costa Rica

Brian & Gina Kruckenberg soUtHwestDay12 Church Phoenix, Ariz.

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Jeffrey StewartMinneapolis Police Chaplain CorpsMinneapols, Minn.

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Nathan Le soUtHwestVietnamese Outreach MinistryFountain Valley, Calif.

Rick RussoHarvestArlington Heights, Ill.

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Muriel FergusonSt. Joseph HospitalBellingham, Wash.

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Maria Istoc156449France

Tom & Vitalina SparlingnortHeastJourney ChurchWorcester, Mass.

13

Paul MittonroCky MoUntain

14

David & Cindy PridesoUtHeastHeart of the CityJacksonville Beach, Fla.

15

Converge HIV/AIDSeducation and prevention

Deric SnellerActive, Capt., U.S. ArmyAlamosa, Colo.

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Linda NorlienActive, Maj., U.S. ArmyHawaii

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Thom & Ellen Schotanus147440Cameroon

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Frederick &Rena ZaksoUtHeastReaching for Christ MinistriesAtlanta, Ga.

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Dan PattersonCornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.

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Monir & Salam M.174029Intercultural Ministries

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John & Lori DeCleene74299Philippines

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Cirilo & Dory DoguilesDirector, Intercultural MinistriesOrlando, Fla.


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Mao & Phoenix193672Asia

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Dawn PauleyAccountingArlington Heights, Ill.

Joel & Barbara Wright94636Intercultural Ministries

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Adianis MoralesIntercultural MinistriesOrlando, Fla.

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Jon BravinderActive, Capt., U.S. Air ForcePatrick AFB, Fla. Converge Filipino Ministries

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Steve &AprilGoodnersoUtHeastRocket TownTitusville, Fla.

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Joanne P.182504Asia

Paul ReynoldsIsanti, Minn.

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Bill GrantOak Trace Retirement CommunityDowners Grove, Ill.

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IndEpEndEncE day

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Independence Day

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Rick & (Myla) Berry134132Philippines

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Doug PeckCornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.

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Gregory WoodardActive, Lt., U.S. NavyYuma, Ariz.

10

Jason HohnbergerActive, Capt., U.S. ArmyFt. Bragg, N.C.

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Joy RudolphChurch PlantingOrlando, Fla.

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Steve & Carol Smith15986Côte d’Ivoire

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Missionary Assessment CenterConverge Collaboration CenterOrlando, Fla.(through July 19)

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Marlan MincksChurch Planting

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Dave & Becky TilmaGreat lakesEzra ChurchMadison, Wis.

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Dan & Sandy Varberg63319Philippines

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Larry MarknortHwestNew FreedomRenton, Wash.

24

Douglas ArendseeReserve, Lt. Col., U.S. Air ForceMacDill AFB, Fla.

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Lynette Young169048Uruguay

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Jerry & Dee ShevelandPresidentOrlando, Fla.

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Mark & Cristie DavenportsoUtHeastLifeBridge ChurchPalm Beach Gardens, Fla.

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Church Planter Assessment CenterHeartland ChurchIndianapolis, Ind.(through August 22)

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Lisa Harris-Hall175016Thailand

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Kevin & Jodi McIlhanyGreat lakesCrossBridge ChurchIshpeming, Mich.

5

Charlie & ErinSalamoneGreat lakesDowntown Mission ChurchWausau, Wis.

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Nate Kruegar Cornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.

12

Mike & Jill GorrMidaMeriCaMercy Road ChurchRedford, Mich.

13

Ryan & Aimee ReedsoUtHwestRedeemer Community ChurchCarpinteria, Calif.

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Steve & Natalie KrierMinnesota iowaIgnite ChurchMoorhead, Minn.

20

Steve & Amanda BialyGreat lakesThrive ChurchFond du Lac, Wis.

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Michael HendersonExecutive Director, National MinistriesOrlando, Fla.

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Don & Angie Finley173296Brazil

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Bob KenagyMetropolitan State HospitalNorwalk, Calif.

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Ryan & Leslie RicesoUtHwestImago Dei Community ChurchScottsdale, Ariz.

2

William O’SullivanActive, Lt. Col., U.S. Air ForceRobins AFB, Ga.

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Ruth Gollings135961Mexico

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Jonathan ButlerReserve, Capt., U.S. ArmyFt. Dix, N.J.

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Vince MoxonCornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.

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Josh & StephanieKrugerMinnesota iowaNew Life ChurchStewartville, Minn.

10

Lois MatsonLead Chaplain, Oaks Trace RetirementDowners Grove, Ill.

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Amanda SandsDirector, Communications & Generosity Orlando, Fla.

15

Erik & JessieReinerstonMinnesota iowaThe Water’s EdgeDuluth, Minn.

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Terry MartellChurch PlantingVolunteerHobart, Wis.

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Nick & TaraOlsonroCky MoUntainOrchard ChurchErie, Colo.

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Jason & Angelina Hardy soUtHwestThe Wave ChurchSan Diego, Calif.

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David ShirkActive, Lt. Cmdr., U.S. NavyCherry Point, N.C.

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Jason & Laura HelvestonPaCwestDowntown Synergy: City ChurchSan Jose, Calif.

24

Clay & Candy StokessoUtHwestThe Wave ChurchSan Diego, Calif.

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Mike & CindyMahonsoUtHwest Flagstaff (Ariz.) Community Church

29

Skip & Carolyn CrustMinnesota iowaEpic Life ChurchAndover, Minn.

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Converge ministryin Middle East

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Darlene ErxlebenDirector, Information TechnologyArlington Heights, Ill.

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Tyler WilterdingKearney, Neb.

Lyndon “Scott” FluegelActive, Maj., U.S. ArmyHonolulu, Hawaii

2

Dwayne & Michelle Pedroza soUtHwestLife180 Church Phoenix, Ariz.

Ivan VeldhuizenExecutive Director, International MinistriesOrlando, Fla.

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Eric CoulonFaith Hospice of Holland HomeGrand Rapids, Mich.

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Shane Van DorinVeterans AffairsOmaha, Neb.

Rick & Carol Stark147441Brazil

16

John & Elaine Mehn49651Japan

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Larry CaldwellInternational MinistriesSioux Falls, S.D.

Converge Executive Management Team

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Kelley AdelsmanReserve, 1st Lt., U.S. ArmyRochester, Minn.

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John VerdugoActive, Capt., U.S. ArmyFt. Huachuca, Ariz.

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Gregory MathiasReserve, Lt., U.S. NavyElk River, Minn.

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David CarlsonActive, Lt., U.S. NavyNaval Base San Diego, Calif.

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Wesley SloatActive, Cmdr., U.S. NavySan Diego, Calif.

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Mike F.International MinistriesLa Palma, Calif.

7

Brad & JennyMainGreat lakesJourney ChurchMerrill, Wis.

11

Martin MaverickGreat lakesGrace Deaf ChurchSchofield, Wis.

12

Bob SkjegstadRoseville (Minn.) Good Samaritan

14

Linda PetrieCornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.

18

Marenrri & Yoamirka Duboy Great lakesIglesia Evangélica HispanoamericanaAppleton, Wis.

19

Converge Heartland Annual MeetingMitchell, S.D.(through September 21)

20

John & Leslie EricksonMinnesota iowaJubilee Community ChurchMinneapolis, Minn.

21

Lisa JohnsonAccountingArlington Heights, Ill.

25


26

Ray & Jill FritzMinnesota iowaConnections ChurchRamsey, Minn.

27

Dave & Beth Roberts171564Argentina

28

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n missionaries

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n ministry partners



1

Gary ReynoldsCornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.

13

Lee NewlinCornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.

Intercultural MinistriesMissionary Retreat

7

Crick & Mindy Porier183782Estonia

8

Lynn & Barbara Conner12848Mexico

14

Scott NelsenDirector, HarvestArlington Heights, Ill.

15

Thomas BackerAlegent HealthOmaha, Neb.

John & Jan Baxter79565Philippines/Diaspora

21

Jane Fischer98833Japan

22

Fred RobinsonActive, Lt. Col., U.S. ArmyFt. Huachuca, Ariz.

Barb WrightAccountingArlington Heights, Ill.

28

David J.International MinistriesSt. Paul, Minn.

29

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6

20

27


novEMBER 2013

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s M T W T F s

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Great Lakes Annual Meeting(through October 19)

Northwest Annual Meeting(through October 19)

18

Gary RohrmayerMidaMeriCa

3

Greg McDonaldPresident’s OfficeAtlanta, Ga..

31

Missionary AssessmentCenterConverge Collaboration Center(through October 4)

2

Joe GalloHarvest Arlington Heights, Ill.

4

Leona BergstromCo-director, 2nd 1/2 MinistriesLake Forest Park, Wash.

5

Bruce & Julie A.117401West Africa

9

George PaulRetired, Capt., U.S. NavyChaplain EndorserThe Villages, Fla.

10

Lawrence WilliamsAurora Memorial HospitalBurlington, Wis.

11

Art & Dorothy Helwig156450Nigeria

12

Hope WilliamsAccountingArlington Heights, Ill.

16

Carla YehnertRetirement PlanArlington Heights, Ill.

17

Paul & Ana Hill37439Argentina

19

Vietnamese MinistryExpansion Team

23

Carol MadisonPrayer FirstChanhassen, Minn.

24

Steve & Barbara Wilkinson101181Philippines

25

Ash PadhariaInformation TechnologyArlington Heights, Ill.

26

Loretta TopolHarvestArlington Heights, Ill.

30

october2013


19



n missionaries

n chaplains

n converge staff


n ministry partners



5

World Relief Sunday

17

Steve SmithsoUtHeast

3

Coz & Joyce Crosscombe187000Intercultural Ministries

4

TJ & Caryn H.185575Intercultural Ministries

10

Dennis & Barb EricksonPrayer First VolunteersMinneapolis, Minn.

11

Jim & Ina Smith4233Cameroon

12

Scott HinrichsHealthEast Care SystemSt. Paul, Minn.

18

Converge church plantingin Nordic-Baltic

19

Tom & Mary Lou Ellison66533Japan

24

Dick (& Beverly) Young37878Uruguay

25

Wade & Karlee BishopGreat lakesElementHayward, Wis.

26

november2013


DECEMBER 2013

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oCToBER 2013

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Basil & Vera de Klerk 165636Belize

culturallyDivERsEWe advance Christ’s destiny for his church—a church that reflects the beauty and synergy of worshipers from all peoples and cultures.



Stephen SchultzVP, Chief Financial OfficerArlington Heights, Ill.

1

Todd & Karen Indehar149040Thailand

6

Jeremy & Elizabeth RhodesPaCwestFusion ChurchChico, Calif.

7

Jason (Jay) TobinActive, Capt., U.S. ArmyFt. Bragg, N.C.

8

Lou PetrieVP, Cornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.

9

Israel & Maria HaasGreat lakesTorrent ChurchPrescott, Wis.

13

Marcus & Julie ToussaintsoUtHwestFlagstaff (Ariz.) Community Church

14

Dan & MeLinda Nelson119713Mexico

15

Regan BeauchampPrison Lighthouse FellowshipSouth Dakota State PenitentiarySioux Falls, S.D.

16

Brad & Deb M.177006West Africa

20

thanksgIvIng

21

Chad & KrissWeberGreat lakesThe OaksDrummond, Wis.

22

Timothy WilsonReserve, Capt., U.S. Air ForceIndian Hills, Colo.

23

Steve & Suzanne Sparks147244Cameroon

27

Matt StephensCommunicationsOrlando, Fla.

29

november2013


Doug & Stephanie Lewis122970Cameroon

30

Rocky Mountain Annual Meeting(through November 3)

2

Curt GruberChurch PlantingSan Diego, Calif.

culturallyDivERsEWe advance Christ’s destiny for his church—a church that reflects the beauty and synergy of worshipers from all peoples and cultures.


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3

Chris & Faith Creech128174Asia

24


1

Wally & Tannie EshenaurPrayer First VolunteersSt. Paul, Minn.

2

Bill AnkerbergNordic Baltic

8

Gary ComptonAvera St. Luke’s HospitalAberdeen, S.D.

9

Valerie SnyderGood Samaritan SocietyStillwater, Minn.

10

Converge emerging leaders

15

Bernard & KimberlyEmersonPaCwestThe Way ChurchStockton, Calif.

16

Bill & Kathy M.174605West Africa

17

Stephen & Mary LonettiMinnesota iowaBeacon of Hope ChurchSt. Paul, Minn.

22

Donald BurlockVeterans AffairsWinston Salem, N.C.

23

Larry OdleHeartland

29

Lynda Oatley68868Brazil

30

december2013


Daniel BoerstAccountingArlington Heights, Ill.

31

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Converge internationalleadership training

4

Barry CraneReserve, Capt., U.S. NavyWashington, D.C.

5

Harlan MossSouth Dakota PenitentiarySioux Falls, S.D.

6

Chuck & Becky MarshallGreat lakesWaukesha (Wis.) City Church

7

Aaron Van RulerCommunicationsOrlando, Fla.

11

Ken & Debby Milhous73872Intercultural Ministries

12

Katherine Robinson182457Fiji Islands

13

John JacobsReserve, Capt., U.S. ArmyFt. Eustis, Va.

14

Jeff & Barbara Chapman130587Japan

18

Bruce BoyleActive, Cmdr., U.S. NavyBeaufort, S.C.

19

Dan PetersonMidatlantiC

20

Scott & Lori Morgan soUtHwestMissio Dei Community Church Chandler, Ariz.

21

25

Darryl & Debbie Evetts185283Germany

26

Carri LaufleGenerosityGilbert, Ariz.

27

Brittany RyanCornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.

28



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