At the end of June, the Inspire International Steering Group recognised 44 Missioners from 5 countries to serve the Inspire Movement in 2021-22. We are still collecting some pictures for our Missioner collage above. Inspire Missioners work out their role in different contexts, developing Inspire practices and cultivating the core values of the Way of Life. Here are some highlights from a few of our Missioners about what is happening across the Movement at the moment:
- The Wright Family in Chesterfield UK, “August was full on with celebrations and sadness mixed together. We had a good week of holiday rolling into September away with family. Please pray God continues to refresh us as we establish the rhythms and routines for the coming season. We are particularly excited about in person retreats starting and seeing peoples passion for God and love of others fanned into flame. Thankyou for all your prayers…every single one is heard by God.”
- Tabitha in Helsby, UK, “Ezra Ezekiel John arrived at 11:29 p.m. on 1 August weighing in at 7lb 8oz. We were home by noon the next day! Malachi is loving his little brother. We are thankful that Michael was at home because of the school holidays. Please pray for us all in the coming months as we adjust to new routines. The Inspire Advent resource for families is still progressing and we hope to have a first edition ready for you to try in Advent this year. Thank you for all your prayers. They are working!”
- Hannah in Wilmore, USA, Continuing with her fundraising to give her time to ministry through Inspire. She is preparing for new opportunities with healing ministry, undergraduate student connections and house church as the academic year begins. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OF HANNAH’S STORY
- The Watts Family in the USA, Thankful for the day of fasting and prayer they had for their church plant. Still looking for a home in St Louis to be their mission-base for their new church plant. Please continue to pray for the plans and preparations for their church planting. CLICK HERE FOR WATTS WEBSITE
- Judy in Nevada, USA, recognising a spirit of desolation in her context both in the climate of the desert and the spirituality of people because of the pandemic, and praying for the Living Water of Jesus through Inspire. Co-leading an online course this September
- Robin, in Northern Ireland, thankful for the fellowship of the Inspire Scholars, prayer group and band, and sharing ministry in his local context.
- Mary in Ukraine, co-leading an Inspire online course starting soon.
- Derik in Michigan, USA, thankful for the Lord’s provision, multiplying bands in their missional communities and moving their church plant into a new season of sustainability as they celebrate their three year anniversary.
- Phil and Sam, overseeing the growing Inspire Movement internationally, guiding the Inspire Core Teams, mentoring Missioners, planting house fellowships in Wilmore and more – as well as Phil working full-time for Asbury Seminary and Sam giving her time as Administrator.
- Caroline, in the UK, preparing for ordination in October and
- Colleen, based in the Ukraine, travelling to the USA to attend meetings with OMS to introduce Inspire fellowship bands.
- Andy in the USA, extending invitations to house fellowship.
- Frank and Brenda in the USA, praying over the spiritual warfare in their church as there are multiple case of Covid and other illnesses
- Peter and Liz in N.Ireland, making connections and having inspire conversations wherever they go.
