Tom Lin

March was an amazing month for our region.  One of the personal highlights for me was speaking at Lindenwood University InterVarsity’s first “preview” meeting called IMPACT.  (Lindenwood is one of our 5 “chapter plants” in the region this  year.)  Not only did students gain a vision for impacting the campus, but many were deeply impacted personally.  Later that night and the following week, 2 students made significant decisions for Christ!

Perhaps more amazing was God bringing another 20 new campus missionaries to IV in my region, all of whom will begin serving this summer!  My leadership team worked hard at recruitment and hiring in February and March, giving us almost 50% growth in our staff team for the 2nd year in a row as we go from 39 missionaries to 57 missionaries (with attrition).

Will you join me in praying for these 10 new full-time staff and 10 new ministry interns in the Central Region?  Please pray for them as they ramp-up their fundraising and preparations for ministry.  The 10 new full-time staff are:
1.  Jen Casady (MO Area)
2.  Kale Uzzle (MO Area)
3.  Morgan Martin (IA Area)
4.  Sarah Plowman (IA Area)
5.  Erin Straughan (KS Area)
6.  Morgan Scott (KS Area)
7.  Brandon Truelove (KS Area)
8.  Megan Case (International Students Ministry)
9.  Krissy Pfeil (International Students Ministry)
10.  Maria Porch (International Students Ministry)

The 10 Interns are:
1. Laura Swick (KS Area)
2. Erica Savage (International Students Ministry)
3. Ryan Bettger (IA Area)
4. Nick Rohner (IA Area)
5. Brett Gamb (IA Area)
6. Sarah Bumgarner (IA Area)
7. Sarah Wood (IA Area)
8. Brian Smith (IA Area)
9. Dayna Woodyard (IA Area)
10. Mandy Leaning (IA Area)

Thanks!