Darrow Road Wesleyan Church
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:19
Global Missions
At Darrow Road we believe that we can best accomplish what
Jesus is commanding by supporting the work of these missionaries through
Global Partners, the mission arm of the Wesleyan Church.
Jesse Van Horn grew up in our congregation. While in college
his heart felt the calling to mission work and he is currently serving
in Zambia, Africa at the Zimba Mission Hospital.
Andrea Swartout grew up in a small town in Iowa in a Wesleyan
pastor’s family. Early on, she felt called to minister to the people of
Japan and after earning a degree in intercultural ministries and a M.A.
in biblical studies from Asbury Theological Seminary she pursued her
goal. She is currently serving in Japan assisting the Japanese church in
their vision to become a dynamic influence and a thriving witness to
Christ.
Matthew and Crystal Blake have been career missionaries to
Europe since 2001. Both graduated in 1997 from Indiana Wesleyan
University, Matt earned a B.S. degree in Christian Ministries, and
Crystal earned a B.A. degree in English Education.
Matt also graduated with a M. Div
degree from George Fox Evangelical Seminary in 2002. They and their 3
children currently live and serve in the Czech Republic.
Jim and Julie Eckhardt were appointed in 1995 to serve as
Global Partners’ missionaries to Colombia. They are currently working in
Nicaragua alongside the national Church developing leaders, direction
Theological Education by Extension in Latin America, and developing the
Internet Bible Institute at IBWWW.org. They have two children: Elizabeth
and Matthew.
Perry and Nancy Hubbard have been missionaries for Global
Partners since 1986. In 2002 Perry was appointed to serve as the
director of the Wesleyan Center for World Missions in Latin America and
the Caribbean through JIBACAAM.
The Hubbards currently live in Panama.
Mike and Amy Knox have been career missionaries with Global Partners
since 2004 when they were first appointed to Nicaragua. Mike has been
working with Leadership Development and helped open the Nicaraguan Bible
Institute. He works alongside local pastors offering leadership training
with the goal of establishing an organized district of the Wesleyan
church in Nicaragua. Amy has been able to use her nursing skills to
teach basic health education to women in rural communities of Nicaragua
while leading women into a deeper knowledge of God and His Word. Mike
and Amy have three children.
Phil and Lucille Nettleton began their international ministry in 1982
after Phil had been a pastor in the states for 16 years. In 204 Phil and
Lucille accepted appointment as pastors to missionaries with Global
Partners. They moved to the Czech Republic in 2005 and serve the Global
Partners missionaries who are serving in Europe, Africa, and the
Turkic/Arabic Muslim area. Lucille works alongside her husband in a
pastoral role to women. The Nettletons have three grown sons.
Wisconsin District
Members of Darrow Road are also encouraged to use their skills in the
partnership the Wisconsin District of the Wesleyan Church has with the
church of Nicaragua. At
least twice a year, teams from the Wisconsin district travel, helping
with medical missions, leadership training or construction teams, while
sharing the gospel with area residents. The next Wisconsin District team
will be traveling to Nicaragua in February of 2011.
Local Mission
Darrow Road Wesleyan Church is active in Local ministries. Each December
a team will ring bells to raise funds for Salvation Army. We also
contribute to the food shelf, and monthly support the local SAMaritan
fund which provides assistance to those in need. Our knitters and
quilters provide items to hospitals and support to those who have
suffered loss through fire. Our children are encouraged to bring their
friends to Faithweavers, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School where
they can learn about the love of Christ. Members of Darrow Road Wesleyan
Church are ready to serve and search out community needs.