MISSIONS
Our FPC mission partners bring the good news of God's love to people around the world.
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JUNE IS MISSIONS MONTH AT FPC!
Watch here for our schedule of June events and featured mission partners who will share how God is working in these hard times of the Covid pandemic and other personal risks they face in locations throughout the world. They will share how God has moved in their lives and ministries, where they found hope and what they learned in this past year. Learn how you can take part in their ministries by praying, giving, and going!
Our Mission Partners
"Hope for Syrian Students in Syria & Lebanon"
The National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon:
The Outreach Foundation (TOF) connects Christians in the United States with church partners around the world. Since the start of the war in Syria, TOF is focused on securing funds to sustain congregations and families in Syria and in supporting Schools for Refugee Children in Lebanon. FPC's support is focused on these schools through a project called, "Hope for Syrian Students in Syria and Lebanon." Marilyn Borst of TOF is our liaison with these ministries. Learn More >>
"Rebuilding Hope in South Sudan"
The Presbyterian Church of South Sudan
Since 2012, representatives from TOF have been visiting the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan (PCoSS) to accompany it on its mission to build a strong country through healthy churches and church-based schools. TOF works in partnership with the PCoSS to reach out to members who have been displaced due to an on-going civil war. FPCSD is supporting these efforts to “Rebuild Hope in South Sudan.” Frank Dimmock of TOF is our liaison with the South Sudan ministries.
Lorrie Yturralde Faivre
CRU International
Lorrie Yturralde Faivre works from San Diego for CRU International headquarters in Orlando. She seeks to have an enduring global impact through Cru's Significance Project, helping to equip others worldwide to be more effective in evangelism and discipleship. Lorrie married Steve Faivre in December 2020. Steve also serves with Cru.
Eva Liu Glick
InterVarsity - International Student Ministry
Eva, a First Pres member, mobilizes and equips InterVarsity staff and students to seek out, serve, and learn from internationals on college campuses across the U.S. She and her team instill vision, create resources, consult, and conduct training with the vision to develop global disciples and leaders from every nation to every nation.
Mongolia Campus Crusade
for Christ
FPC supports two teams in Mongolia: the “New Life Teachers Movement” with the goal of bringing the gospel to all high school and university teachers in the country; and “To the Last Nomad” reaching out to the nomads with the gospel and church planting in remote areas. Many of these missionaries are first generation Christians operating in a largely Islamic and Animalistic world.
New Day Urban Ministries (formerly PUM)
Raul Palomino, Director
In a Christ-centered environment, New Day restores lives by equipping those in need to move forward with hope by providing essential services to the homeless, urban poor, veterans and those recently released from prison, in a safe, home-like setting where people are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. They provide basic services to individuals and families in need, assist clients as they search for employment, and offer prayer and spiritual support.
Egypt:
10th of Ramadan Church
Isaac William, Pastor
Pastor Isaac leads this young congregation in a new city, Tenth of Ramadan, located two hours outside of Cairo. A new church in Egypt is a rarity. This one serves 300-400 worshippers every Sunday evening in an impoverished neighborhood where funding is scarce to meet its growth and needs.
Central Asia:
J and E*
J and E * are members of FPC serving in Central Asia with their two children. The sensitivity of their work limits what we can describe here. Please see our printed missions brochure or contact the church for more information about their important and fruitful ministries.
* Full names and identifying information withheld for their safety.
Icthus International
Don Weisbrod
Icthus ministry grew from a 1964 short-term mission trip to Guatemala by a First Pres Eagle Scout, Don Weisbrod. Icthus prepares young people for service and leadership wherever God leads by equipping churches with training and programs throughout Latin America.
Mexico:
AMOR Ministries
Amor empowers churches and enriches local communities in Mexico by facilitating trips to build houses for families in need, keeping families together. These trips transform the lives of participants, “bringing people together to manifest the love of Jesus.” FPC sends a team with Amor every spring. Gifts through FPC Missions provide scholarships for Amor team members.
David and Lynn Frank
Wycliffe Bible Translators
David and Lynn currently work with three minority groups in two countries in West Africa to check Bible translations as part of Wycliffe’s goal to provide God’s word to all people in their own language. They also write and edit academic materials in support of Bible translation and literacy, which are published on or in print.
San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM)
Donnie Dee, President, CEO
The San Diego Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered residential recovery and rehabilitation program for men, women and children suffering from the effects of homelessness, addiction, poverty, neglect and other forms of abuse and trauma. The Mission also operates an overnight emergency shelter for women and children (Nueva Vida Haven), a licensed Christian preschool and Partners for the Hungry – a food distribution program for local food banks and church pantries.
Ghana: BASIC
Rev. Seth Korentang
Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASIC) is working in Kasei, Ghana, in many areas of community development. They focus on education, church planting, medical and economic assistance, hoping to demonstrate Christian love through a model of cross-cultural service. FPC directs their support to the small Presbyterian church in this West African village.
Jonathan Yturralde
CRU MK2MK:
Jonathan, an FPC member, works with Cru's mk2mk (Missionary Kid To Missionary Kid) program. This ministry is directed toward coming alongside missionary kids as they impact their world for Christ. mk2mk primarily does this through conferences, site visits, team activities, annual mission trips and personal mentoring.
International Justice Mission (IJM)
IJM is our partner in seeking justice for boys in Ghana who are trafficked away from home to Lake Volta and violently pressed into enforced labor in the fishing industry. First Pres assists IJM to mobilize Christian churches of Ghana to action, advocating justice and care for the boys.
Mexico:
Baja Presbyterian Missions
Jim Hancock, President
Baja Presbyterian Missions works in partnership with the Northwest Border Presbytery, raising money to help purchase land and buildings, to fund and oversee church construction projects, and to supplement a Baja pastor’s salary until each church is self-sufficient.
Downtown Fellowship of Churches and Ministries (DF)
Ben Montoya, President
Ben Montoya & Bruce Menser along with others on their team and various members of the community make up this faith-based collaborative to engage with San Diego's downtown community. Their mission is to serve the most vulnerable and offer opportunities for spiritual and social renewal in our city, with a particular focus on homelessness outreach. Downtown Fellowship's members are collectively from over 45 churches, ministries, and community organizations that work together in shared compassion for our community.