UNTIL THE WHOLE WORLD HEARS
The East White Oak Bible Church missions program exists to glorify God by fulfilling the great commission to make disciples of Jesus Christ in all the world. We pursue this mandate by evangelizing unreached peoples and establishing national churches where they do not exist, and strengthening national churches where they do exist.”
Short Term Mission Trips
Have you ever considered going on a Short Term Mission Trip?
East White Oak sends out several teams each year. Contact [email protected] to find out more.
Team Application
For individuals who would like to participate in an East White Oak sponsored mission trip.
Individual Application
For individuals who plan to participate in a trip with another organization or ministry.
Short Term Missions Guide
Important policy guide for everyone participating in short term mission trips at East White Oak.
Colombia
January – February 2025
Possible 7-10 day trip. Dates TBD. Men for Missions Construction project, need labor and some with skills. Teams from East White Oak have visited this South American country on many occasions, supporting the work of a sports ministry in the city of Medellin. The purpose of these work trips is to assist with projects at the ministry’s soccer complex, but also include opportunities to see the Lord at work throughout the city. Contact: Jeff Fritzen.
Germany
March 2-9, 2025
Work with our missionary Laurie Soliday, providing food prep and service for the Cru National Student Leadership Conference in Geissen, Germany. Several spots are available on this trip. See this flyer for details! Check out the table at the missions fair November 10 for updated information. Contact: Pastor Jeff
Cedine Bible Camp
Spring Break Trip
March 2025
This is a family mission trip, so all ages are invited to participate. Help Cedine Bible Camp prepare for the upcoming camping season! Many types of projects available for all skill levels. The trip dates coincide with Unit 5 and District 87 Spring Break. Contact: John Hoefer
Costa Rica
July 23-30, 2025
Come join us as we partner with our missionaries Mark and Meg Kuzdas to serve in San Jose, Costa Rica. Mark and Meg are open to using the talents of each team member, but a primary focus will be on the feeding center ministry and outreach in and around La Finca. Approximate cost is $1,750. The team is open to participants aged middle school and up, but any minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Prayerfully consider whether the Lord is leading you to join us in this work. We’d love to tell you more in a brief meeting immediately following the second service on October 27 in Room 170. Questions? Contact Blake & Helene Vrooman at [email protected].
Spread Truth NYC
July 2025
Discover the power of hands-on gospel outreach through an immersive one-week experience, energized by Spread Truth’s innovative training and resources. Minister to diverse backgrounds, guided by seasoned evangelists. Leave with renewed passion and a reshaped perspective. Don’t miss this chance to impact and grow in faith! $1300 per person before May 31. Training provided. See this link for details.
We support a number of missionaries, national ministry partners, and organizations, serving locally and around the world.
MISSIONARIES
Bagley, Bill & Gloria – Bear Lake Lighthouse Ministries
Blunier, Gary & Cindy – Family Life
Campos, Oscar & Ana Maria – SETECA
Dobos, Kalman & Annamarie – Trans World Radio
Eldert, Nancy – Brazil Gospel Fellowship
Johnson, Doug & Sara – Kids Alive International
Kent, Matt & Michelle – CRU
Klouse, Jenny – InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Kuzdas, Mark & Meg – World Outreach
Maurer, Bruce & Cindy – Family Life
McNair, Steve & Martha – Salem4Youth
Miller, Bill & Debbie – Global Service Network
Morr, Todd & Hannah – Missional Made Simple
Orner, Doug & Lisa – AIM Int’l
Orner, Lucas & Jamie – InterAct Ministries
Orner, Steve & Bekah – Global Outreach Int’l
Roberts, Jim & Paula – Wycliffe
Schlagel, Dennis & Janet – Fellowship of Christian Farmers
Simmons, Jim & Susan – AIM Int’l
Soliday, Laurie – CRU
Weakly, Josh & Rachel – The Navigators
Yates, Josh & Katie – Josiah Venture
Zimmerman, Dwight & Phyllis – Cedine
RETIRED MISSIONARIES
Berger, John & Linda – International Students Inc.
Dilworth, Sheila – AIM Int’l
Estep, Don & Nancy – AWANA
Howard, Chuck & Anita – Reach Beyond
Kenney, LeRoy & Barbara – Biblical Ministries Worldwide
Loewen, Dave & JoAnn – SEND
Noden, David & Darlene – AIM Int’l
Sharp, John & Pat – Ethnos360
NATIONAL MINISTRY PARTNERS
Nassa Theological College
Tanzania Children’s Rescue Center
ORGANIZATIONS
Calvary Evangelistic Mission
Child Evangelism Fellowship
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Home Sweet Home Mission
Interim Ministries
Lake Waubesa Bible Camp
Ministry & More
Pregnancy Resource Center
Rural Home Missionary Association
Salvation Army – Safe Harbor
Spread Truth Ministries
Young Life of McLean County
MISSIONARY FOCUS
East White Oak has a history of developing strong relationships with missionaries and supporting their work. Historically, about 30% of all giving is devoted to missions. East White Oak has a fantastic family of missionaries who are doing great works for the glory of God, here in the US and abroad.
As we re-evaluated our priorities in 2016, we realized that only two of our missionaries were directly involved in ministry to unreached people groups and only four of our missionaries were directly involved in theological education. In order to emphasize these areas, we have changed our focus and shifted our priorities in accepting NEW missionaries to the East White Oak family.
MISSIONARY CANDIDATE MENTORING PROGRAM
The MCMP is intended to serve as a time of contemplation, prayer, preparation and of discerning God’s will for one who is considering cross-cultural missions. It is geared toward the individual or family that would desire East White Oak Bible Church to be their Sending Church. For more information contact the church office, [email protected].
November Missions Conferences
Each November we set aside time to focus on missions as a church. Our conferences include sessions with our supported missionaries, special events, and conference speakers. Explore past conferences to learn more about missions at East White Oak.
”Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV)
