{"id":1272,"date":"2024-03-12T19:31:12","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T19:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/articles\/?p=1272"},"modified":"2024-03-14T18:12:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T18:12:17","slug":"cf-missions-update-march-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/articles\/2024\/03\/12\/cf-missions-update-march-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"CF Missions Update | March 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-01dc7866\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">A Note from John Wills, Missions Director<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear CF Family,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are excited to use this quarterly publication to tell the stories of how Champion Forest is advancing the kingdom through missions. We pray that these regular updates communicate, inform, inspire, and maybe even touch your heart to find your \u201csweet spot\u201d to serve locally, nationally, and globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are grateful beyond words for your generosity and service, and we pray that God will continue to send our church out to serve locally, to serve on short-term mission trips, and, for some, to serve in full-time, vocational missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bless you,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Wills<br>Missions Pastor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-3618e119 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jwills-circle.png ,https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jwills-circle.png 780w, https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jwills-circle.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jwills-circle.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1283\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7a4e00ff alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-8b614d70 mt-4 pb-0 mb-0\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">MAKE A KINGDOM IMPACT<\/h1><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">Go on a Mission Trip! Click below or text &#8220;mission trips&#8221; to 77069.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-be26d15e\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-d7f72064 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/missiontrips\" onclick=\"return true;\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">View Mission Trips<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-959db0c9 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-24b9845f mt-4 pb-0 mb-0\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">FIND YOUR SWEET SPOT<\/h1><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">Serve on the Missions Team! Click below or text &#8220;serve&#8221; to 77069<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-26afc3f1\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-2ae4b777 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/missionsserve\" onclick=\"return true;\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Sign Up to Serve<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-cf98c9b9\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Friendship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did You Know&#8230;<\/strong> International Friendship is a longstanding missions ministry at Champion Forest designed to connect students to God, the Bible, christians, and the church through ESL classes. Currently, over 526 students from over 32 countries are registered for ESL classes at Champion Forest. God is bringing the nations to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/53336559510_627d48d79e_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-image-gallery uagb-block-c0a989fe     \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-4 spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-tab-3 spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-mob-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper' data-spectra-gallery-image-id='1309' tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" 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There are many volunteer positions available. You don\u2019t need to be an English expert, but you must be open to learning about and understanding various cultures. International Friendship classes are offered on Thursday mornings from 9-12. Please contact our director Jacqualine Davidson at <a href=\"mailto:jrdavidson013@gmail.com\">jrdavidson013@gmail.com<\/a> for more information. We eagerly anticipate serving alongside you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-56f1236f\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2024 Missions Committee Members<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"two-column-list wp-block-list\">\n<li>Victor Moran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don Oprea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>David Miller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pacho Guevara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Josh Banuelos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jeanna Stohler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tony Haney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rebecca Patterson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adam Douglass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sherri Peddy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lezlie Armour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Owen Barr<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John Wills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-e1577c29\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Church Plants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know&#8230; Since April 2021, Champion Forest has partnered with the North American Mission Board, The SEND Church Planting Network, SALT Company, and the Strategic Launch Network to <strong>plant 15 English churches and 21 Bi-lingual churches worldwide<\/strong>. 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There is a thriving and diverse mission field just down the road from you, and we can\u2019t wait to help you find your way to make an eternal impact! 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Champion Forest is honored to partner with 3 Care Net Pregnancy Center locations: Care Net Champions, Care Net Cypress, and Care Net NE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year alone, Care Net provided godly counsel to over 2,100 women and 320 dads at the Champions and Cypress locations! Over 1,200 indivdiuals saw their babies via ultrasound, and 171 moms and dads became new believers in Jesus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since opening in January 2024, the Care Net NE location has counseled 100 clients (96 mothers and four fathers). 75% of these clients were \u201cabortion-minded\u201d or \u201cundecided\u201d about abortion. 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This means showing up consistently, not with an agenda, but with a heart of genuine care and interest in the lives of those we encounter. Whether it's the local coffee shop, the park, or the gym, authenticity is crucial. People can sense sincerity, and it's the foundation upon which meaningful connections are built.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2. Cultivate Listening Skills: Hear Their Stories<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a world where everyone seems to have an opinion, being a good listener sets you apart. Take the time to truly listen to others. Ask questions about their lives, their interests, and their struggles. Be empathetic and nonjudgmental. By demonstrating a willingness to hear their stories, you create a safe space for individuals to share their thoughts and experiences, which can naturally lead to discussions about faith.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3. 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