Frontier Fellowship

Meet Matthew Ellison, Plenary Speaker at this year's Connecting Mission Leaders (CML) conference!

Matthew Ellison (President of Sixteen:Fifteen) found himself in Ghana, West Africa, shortly after choosing to follow Jesus at age 23. That first trip, he says, “ruined me for anything less than a life lived for God’s global purpose.” He served as a Missions Pastor at Calvary Chapel in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for nine years, where he developed and launched a strategic church-wide mission ministry. From that work, Ellison founded LifeLine Missions, an international short-term mission ministry providing thousands of people with first-hand missional experience. Now, he devotes his time to serving local churches nationwide by coaching them in strategically focused missions and helping them discover and use their unique gifts in partnership with others to make Christ known among all nations.

Registration closes on October 15—don’t miss this amazing conference! Learn more and register now at connectingmissionleaders.com

This month, Light of Hope Ministry Ethiopia (LOHME) schools will reopen following the summer holiday. Ask God to bless each student and faculty member as they begin the new school year. Pray that LOHME schools will continue to serve as beacons of hope throughout the Oromia region of Ethiopia, shining a bright light and making the Good News of Jesus known in this least-reached area!

Less than two months til CML! We can't wait. Will we see you there?

Register now at connectingmissionleaders.com

The 2024 Connecting Mission Leaders (CML) conference is less than two months away! CML provides a wonderful opportunity for pastors, mission directors, lay leaders, and mission enthusiasts to gather together in fellowship and shared learning. We would love to have you join us in Memphis, October 24-26!

Learn more and register now at connectingmissionleaders.com

Our partners around the globe are engaging their least-reached neighbors in Word and deed, sharing the hope of the Gospel in contextualized ways. We are so grateful for the relationships we have with members of different cultures, contexts and languages. Learn more about our partners and the regions in which they serve at http://frontierfellowship.com/partners

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16

Just as Jesus drew near to us, we move toward those who haven’t heard the Good News. We believe there’s no greater purpose to which we can commit our time, energy and resources, and we want to help you explore how God calls you to participate.

Our team would be honored to help you discern your role in God's work among least-reached peoples. Contact us at frontierfellowship.com/contact

Today's Hindu festival of honors the bond between sisters + brothers, and celebrates interfaith kinship. During this festival, sisters will tie a holy thread—called Rakhi—to the wrist of their brothers, praying for safety, happiness, prosperity and good health. Join us in praying for Hindus worldwide, that this would be a great time of celebration and honor for all who participate.

We're so excited for Connecting Mission Leaders (CML) 2024 and hope you'll be able to join us. This year's theme theme centers around the Whole Church. Each of us has a unique role to play in carrying the hope of the Gospel to the whole world, and this year’s host of speakers will challenge and compel us forward under that focus!

Register now or learn more at connectingmissionleaders.com

The Connecting Mission Leaders (CML) Conference brings together pastors, mission directors, lay leaders, and mission enthusiasts—providing opportunity for missiological reflection, worship, prayer, building relationships for new collaboration in mission, sharing best practices and more.

Registration is open now for the 2024 CML conference (October 24-26). Learn more about this year's plenary speakers, breakout sessions and theme at connectingmissionleaders.com

More than 2 billion people have never heard the name of Jesus. We’re on a mission to help create avenues of Gospel access among the world’s least-reached peoples. Join us and : frontierfellowship.com

We believe God gives His Church the privilege of creating avenues of access between the message of the Gospel and those who haven’t had an opportunity to hear it. It’s not a calling reserved for “specialists”—it’s an invitation to ordinary people entrusted with the most extraordinary message. That’s why we’re committed to uplifting the faithfulness and unity of congregations worldwide to serve as wellsprings of mission initiative.

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We believe the Gospel is Good News for all people.

Join us in working to create avenues of Gospel access for the 2+ billion people still waiting to hear it: frontierfellowship.com

Join us one week from today (August 1) as we kick off our new "Called to Prayer" gatherings on Zoom. Together, we'll spend an hour in prayer, intentionally focused on the places and peoples still without access to the Good News of Jesus.

Learn more and register now at frontierfellowship.com/called-to-prayer

Indonesia boasts the world’s fourth-largest population. Our partner, Light of the Islands, is one of the primary indigenous church planting networks sharing the Good News of God’s Kingdom with Indonesians who have not yet heard it. They are witnessing a unique openness to the Gospel in this season, including many choosing to follow Jesus and publicly sharing their faith! Learn more at frontierfellowship.com/partners

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Lausanne Congress, where our founder, Ralph Winter, gave his famous speech about "hidden peoples" and the barriers they face in hearing the Gospel. It is also when the Lausanne Covenant was written, which gave churches and mission organizations around the globe a framework for ministry to least-reached communities.

We are grateful for the legacy of , which is so intricately woven with our own history. We also eagerly look ahead to the next 50 years as God continues to shape frontier mission and His work among least-reached peoples. Join us and discover the frontier: frontierfellowship.com

Of the 8 billion people alive today, more than two billion have never heard of Jesus. That reality compels us to engage the world’s least-reached places, supporting efforts to establish local churches that can proclaim the Good News of God’s Kingdom to their communities and beyond. We long to see all people, from every distinct group on earth, encounter the grace of God and become thriving expressions of the Body of Christ in their unique contexts.

Discover the frontier: frontierfellowship.com

Beginning August 1, join Frontier Fellowship for a monthly “Called to Prayer” gathering on Zoom. Together, we’ll meet on the first Thursday of each month for a time of intentional prayer for the world’s least-reached peoples and places. Learn more and register now: frontierfellowship.com/called-to-prayer

As part of ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians Summer Mission Mentorship program, two of our partners (in Indonesia and Egypt) will host three young adults. These young men will serve alongside our partners as they engage least-reached peoples. We are so excited for the things that God will reveal to them through these experiences. Join us in praying for strong relationships to form, good health during the trip fruitful mentorships.

Executive Director Ethan Collins and Senior Associate Dan McNerney recently traveled to Egypt, where they met with Frontier Fellowship partners in the region and pursued potential new partnerships with indigenous leaders. We're grateful for the ways God is leading us wider, deeper and farther—to new frontiers!

Learn more about our work and join us in helping engage the world's least-reached peoples: frontierfellowship.com

We're taking a vision trip to Indonesia, and we'd love to have you join us!

From August 23-September 4, join Frontier Fellowship in Indonesia, where we will meet with indigenous leaders and learn about their work among least-reached peoples. For more information and to download a promotional flyer, visit http://frontierfellowship.com/go

The world is waiting.

Learn more about our work among least-reached peoples and how you can be a part: frontierfellowship.com

There are an estimated 258 million widows in the world, and nearly one in ten live in extreme poverty (UN). Many face hardship, discrimination, abuse and loss of rights that often force them to the fringes of society.

Today on , we join others globally to elevate the visibility of these women—each of whom is dearly loved by God. We pray for Him to transform their communities into places where they'll experience the hope and inclusion of His Kingdom and find belonging among their families and neighbors.

In our world today, there are nearly 100 million refugees, internally displaced people and asylum-seekers*—each one made in God’s image. We grieve the realities that forced them to flee all that is familiar, and we remain committed to our calling to embody the Good News of Jesus by embracing the vulnerable. May we reflect the welcome and belonging of God to those who long for a better life.

This , read a new blog post about People on the Move, written by our Middle East Coordinator, TW: frontierfellowship.com/blog

Today Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. This holiday honors Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. To commemorate God’s substitution of a ram, many people will sacrifice an animal and share the meat with members of their community.

Eid al-Adha begins with congregational prayer and continues with the exchange of food and presents, charitable giving and family gatherings. This holiday also coincides with the height of the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca required of all Muslims who are physically able.

During this time of celebration, we pray for Muslims to recognize God’s mercy and provision in their lives. We ask God to reveal Himself as a gracious Father who gives generously and without reservation (Romans 8:32).

“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” —1 Chronicles 16:24

We are so excited for CML! We hope to see you there from October 24-26. Learn more, find hotel information and register now at connectingmissionleaders.com

Join us October 24-26 in Cordova (Memphis), Tennessee for the 2024 Connecting Mission Leaders (CML) conference!

CML brings together pastors, mission directors, lay leaders, and mission enthusiasts—providing opportunity for missiological reflection, worship, prayer, building relationships for new collaboration in mission, sharing best practices and more. Learn more about our plenary speakers and register now at connectingmissionleaders.com

Last week, the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo (ETSC) celebrated the graduation of more than 90 individuals. Praise God for His faithfulness! Pray for these graduates as they prepare to enter various ministry roles, that God will guide them and embolden them to courageously share His love with their least-reached neighbors.

"Isn’t it interesting how so many spiritual encounters begin where people live or where they spend most of their time? Jesus invites them to His dwelling, marking the beginning of a spiritual journey. This pattern repeats when Philip introduces Nathaniel to Jesus, echoing the same invitation to 'come and see.'"

Read more from Associate Director George Pendergrass at frontierfellowship.com/blog

This week, our staff will gather together in Virginia for our annual spring retreat! Ask the Holy Spirit to guide and protect our team as we travel to meet in person. Pray for God's wisdom, encouragement and vision as we dream about our next season of frontier mission ministry together.