Our Approach To Missions
Lost people matter to God, and therefore, ought to matter to the church. Jesus made the purpose of his Mission to planet earth very clear when he said in Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” For over 30 years SLPC has been committed to exposing the congregation to God's heart for the world and developing disciples for ministry throughout the world. We are also committed to the on-going encouragement of those we have sent out to minister in many parts of the world. In addition to our international missionaries, we support a number of U.S. based missionaries and organizations that bring their unique talents and abilities to spreading the gospel.
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GLOBAL
Norm and Ruth Ann Leduc
Pioneers – Orlando, FL - pioneers.org
Pioneers initiates church-planting movements among unreached peoples. Norm serves as Deputy Director of Arab World Media (a division of Pioneers) that uses digital media to engage with Muslims of the Arab world in sharing the truths of the Gospel. Ruth Ann serves as Member Care Coordinator for the 270 Pioneers missionaries serving across Europe.
Anees and Fareda Zaka
Church Without Walls – Philadelphia
Church Without Walls is a mission among Muslims in North America and around the globe. Anees has unique opportunities to share the gospel in mosques and other Muslim gatherings where he has been invited.
ASIA
Phil & Barb
Mission to the World, Asian Crescent (Indonesia to Pakistan)
Phil is regional director, responsible for establishing partnerships between churches in the U.S. and in Asia for church planting among Muslim peoples. Barb is spearheading the development of outreach mercy ministry programs to Rohingya refugees.
Sardar and Anila Din
Westminster Biblical Missions - Lahore, Pakistan
Sardar oversees the work at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary as well as Calvin’s Academies #1 and #3. These academies serve over 2,750 children in grades K-12. A medical clinic that serves the poor in Lahore is also under Sardar’s direction.
AFRICA
Pamoza International
Malawi, Africa - pamoza.org
Pamoza serves communities in northern Malawi. They are involved in spreading the gospel along with improving health & education services, food security, entrepreneurship, and environmental stewardship.
Ted and Dana Witmer
CrossWorld – Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo crossworld.org
Ted teaches Old Testament and Hebrew on the Faculty of Shalom University of Bunia and serves as the university’s Director of Development. Dana is a medical doctor specializing in pediatrics and tropical medicine and serves at Rwankole Hospital, a major referral hospital in Bunia. She also mentors radio outreach and church-based support groups as ways to disciple believers and build the Church.
MIDDLE EAST
John and Terri
Middle East
John and Terri work with national pastors to plant churches across a large Middle Eastern metropolitan area. John also works with another national pastor writing theological materials and discipling prospective and current pastors who are planting churches in smaller cities across their country.
UNITED STATES
Shelby and Rachael Abbott
Cru – Downingtown, PA - cru.org
Shelby is the Next Generation Content Specialist for Cru’s family ministry, targeting 18-28 year-olds. Rachael is a senior graphic designer for Creative 1 Media, Cru’s in-house design firm, and a super-hero mom of two amazing girls (Quinn and Hayden). Together, Shelby and Rachael lead the Ocean City, MD Summer Mission each year for 32 students and 15 Cru staff.
Amnion Pregnancy Center
Upper Darby, PA - amnion.org
Amnion’s mission is to be a life-affirming resource for women, men, and families encountering an unintentional pregnancy, including grieving over past abortions, and to promote pre-marital sexual abstinence. As a crisis pregnancy center, Amnion has many opportunities to share the gospel with people from all walks of life.
FOCUS in Philadelphia
FOCUS hosts 16 weekly Bible studies on the campuses of local private schools during the school day. These meetings are opportunities for students of no faith, seekers, and believers to study the Bible and ask questions about Christianity and faith. Snacks are provided and fellowship is encouraged.
Brenda Smith
Child Evangelism Fellowship of Delaware County - cefdelco.com
Brenda is the Director of CEF Delco. CEF helps churches and individuals bring the gospel to elementary school-aged kids both during the school year and in the summer.