HarvestCall Missionary Positions

Missionary Care Coordinator

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:02 GMT

Someone with a heart for missions and missionaries to fill an upcoming job opening for HarvestCall Missionary Care Coordinator.

HarvestCall has an immediate need for a Missionary Care Coordinator. This role is designed to start as part-time, with flexibility to grow into a full-time position based on ministry needs and on the strengths and availability of the candidate.

The Missionary Care Coordinator supports HarvestCall missionaries and their families by promoting resilience, holistic health, and spiritual vitality throughout their service. This role provides relational, emotional, and spiritual care from pre-hire through field service and re-entry, with focused support during transitions, crises, and re-entry.

Working alongside the Country Director and HR, the Missionary Care Coordinator maintains a supportive presence for missionaries while coordinating access to care resources and engaging local church support teams to ensure comprehensive, consistent care. This role will report to the HarvestCall Executive Director.

This role can be worked remotely from anywhere. This role offers flexibility in scheduling while recognizing that ministry often happens outside of traditional work hours. Evening and weekend work, as well as some travel, should be expected to support missionaries, events, and ministry needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide holistic care and support for HarvestCall missionaries and their families, including personal wellbeing, relational health, spiritual support, and family care.
Walk alongside missionary candidates during pre-hire, onboarding, on-field service, and re-entry.
Offer focused care during transitions, crises, and challenging seasons.
Coordinate access to care resources and collaborate with leadership, HR, and church partners.
Schedule and support missionary orientations, retreats, and re-entry events.

Qualifications:

Spiritual Qualifications

Must be an active member in good standing in the Apostolic Christian Church of America, with local elder approval.
Strong alignment with the mission and values of HarvestCall.
Strong relational, listening, and communication skills.
Experience in ministry, missionary care, pastoral care, counseling, or related fields preferred.
Understanding of cross-cultural service and missionary life.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and healthy boundaries.

Training and development will be provided as needed based on experience level.

Follow this link to fill out an application:

https://harvestcall.bamboohr.com/careers/25

Please contact Casey Zimmerman, Human Resource Manager, at czimmerman@harvestcall.org with any questions.

Missionary English Teacher - Japan

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:02:18 GMT

Serve alongside the local churches in Tokyo and Shioda, Japan, using English education as a bridge to relationships and Gospel outreach. This role offers an opportunity to teach English and the Bible to children and adults, invest in students and their families, and participate in the churches’ ongoing outreach efforts. HarvestCall seeks a mature, Christ-centered teacher with experience, a heart for cross-cultural ministry, and a passion for sharing God’s Word. Two-year commitment beginning June 2026.

Overall HarvestCall Missionary Purpose:

The primary purpose of a HarvestCall missionary is to proclaim Christ and serve others. In fulfillment of HarvestCall’s mission, all missionary roles are purposed toward the sharing of the Gospel, the discipleship of believers, and the demonstration of the love of Christ through deeds of compassion.

Role Purpose:

The missionary will work as an English teacher collaborating with the local churches to create relationships with Japanese nationals and expose students and their families to the Gospel.

Background:

The Tokyo church is seeking an English teacher to teach English classes at the Tokyo church and to continue the English classes at Shioda and expanding the activities/classes as appropriate. Currently ~35 students are enrolled in classes ranging from kindergarten small groups to adult private lessons. Classes are taught at the Tokyo church Monday through Friday mostly in the afternoon, with additional opportunities for ministry involvement at the Shioda church.

Role Specific Responsibilities:

Teach English and Bible classes to elementary school students and adults.
Work with the local churches to continue building relationships with students and their families.
Join the churches’ outreach efforts including Christmas, Easter programs and VBS.
Create additional opportunities to teach classes to adults and young children.
Continue to develop curriculum to teach English listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Assisting with hosting guests visiting Japan
Active participation in church events and church upkeep.

Qualification and Skills Required:

Committed to following Christ.
Heart for reaching the lost and sharing the Truth of God’s Word with the Japanese people.
Excellent English language proficiency.
Bachelor’s degree and teaching experience are preferred.
Demonstrated maturity and readiness to serve cross-culturally in close collaboration with a local church.
Creativity in planning and implementing lessons.
Ability to teach English in an engaging manner.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Cultural awareness/sensitivity.
Ability to work as a team, collaborate and engage with others.
Interest and desire to learn basic Japanese.

Targeted Role Transition Date:

Term starting date June 1st, 2026
Term end date August 1, 2028

Reporting Relationship:

Japan Outreach Board

For additional details regarding this position, contact: Amber Miller, HarvestCall’s Missionary Care Director 765.250.4295 x 108 or amiller@harvestcall.org

Church Support Missionary - Magdalena, MX

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:44:05 GMT

Church Support Missionary

There is a need for mature, grounded believers to live alongside and fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Magdalena. We are looking for couples, families and singles, members of the Apostolic Christian Church, with a mature faith and a willingness to disciple and nurture the faith of other believers. There are roles within CVE and The Fatted Calf that could be filled, or please consider the possibility of maintaining a US remote job while living and serving in Magdalena.

If you have an interest or know of someone that would like more information please contact Amber Miller, Missionary Care Director at 765.250.4295 x 108 or at amiller@harvestcall.org

Discipleship Missionary - Jamaica

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:35:53 GMT

Missionary with Deaf Can! Coffee in Jamiaca

HarvestCall Jamaica is inviting a passionate follower of Christ to serve as a Discipleship Missionary in Jamaica. This is a calling to step into God’s ongoing work of transformation.

This opportunity centers on relational discipleship—supporting the leadership team at DeafCan! Coffee, engaging with the E3 Church, and strengthening the ministry of HarvestCall Jamaica. The missionary will walk alongside others, nurturing spiritual growth while helping to cultivate a Christ-centered workplace and community culture.

Key Focus Areas:

Developing relationships and discipleship opportunities at DeafCan! Coffee

Integrating biblical values into personnel development and employee engagement

Discipleship, outreach, and support through E3 Church
Community engagement and ministry coordination

Desired Qualities:

A heart for the gospel and relational discipleship

A love for the Deaf community and a willingness to learn sign
Willingness to adapt cross-culturally and grow in business-as-mission

If you have an interest or know of someone that would like more information please contact Amber Miller, Missionary Care Director at 765.250.4295 x 108 or at amiller@harvestcall.org

HILOS (After School Program) - CVE

afeucht@harvestcall.org (Andrew Feucht) — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:37:50 GMT

Teacher or Teaching Assistant for the HILOS (After School Program) at Casa Vida y Esperanza

Casa Vida y Esperanza is seeking additional support to continue to grow our after-school program, HILOS. HILOS is a program that reaches children and families from Colegio Verdad y Vida (the Christian private school on the CVE campus), by connecting the family, society, and Christ and modeling a Christ-centered lifestyle. Our goal in HILOS is to support the families and children of our community by teaching them about Jesus, practicing relational skills, and offering courses that allow them to develop talents and try new things.

We are seeking individuals to help teach or assist with the courses taught at HILOS and assist with the overall work with the children and families. We are looking for applicants who are members of the Apostolic Christian Church who demonstrate the fruit of the spirit, have a heart for serving children and families, are flexible, willing to learn and grow, and who know or are willing to learn Spanish. As the position in HILOS would probably not be full time, we are looking for individuals who take initiative and would be involved in supporting the ministry of CVE. Other support roles could include childcare, maintenance of the facilities and landscape, cooking, hosting teams and visitors or bookkeeping.

If you have an interest or know of someone who would like more information please contact Amber Miller, Missionary Care Director at 765.250.4295 x 108 or at amiller@harvestcall.org.

Ukraine trip report

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:02:08 GMT

Ukrainian Update/ European Trip Report 7/12/2022

Elder Bros. Dave Graf (Akron), Gerry Hertzel (Sabetha), & Lowell Moser (Morris) along with Bros. Pete Webel (Mansfield), Matt Steiner (Rittman), & Bill Eisenmann (Latty) represented the HarvestCall European Committee on a recent trip from June 22 ^nd thru July 7, 2022. The Romanian hosts – Bro. Filip and Sis. Adriana Augustinov & their family – made 4 pick-up trips and 2 return trips to Timisoara, Romania airport and 1 pick-up trip to Budapest, Hungary airport. God richly blessed this trip and we are very thankful for the brothers safe return.

The highlights of the trip itinerary were:

June 24 ^th – Friday evening food packaging. Dave and Bill were there when 440 large and 440 small packages were prepared as they are each month. Many of you will remember when these were done in Bluffton. We and Iron Curtain Ministries pay for the supplies and the Romanian brethren package and deliver them.
June 25 ^th to 27 ^th - Sunday worship and meetings in Dimka, Ukraine church on June 26 ^th . Dave, Bill, Filip, and Adriana left the Antioch facility in Romania at 11:15 am Saturday June 25 ^th and travelled to Siret, Romania on the Ukrainian border arriving at 10:45 pm. It cost $150 for 18.7 gallons diesel ($8/gal). They crossed the border on Sunday June 26 ^th and arrived at Dimka church at 6 am. They had breakfast, morning service (after which Dave and Bill were given opportunity to encourage the church), unloaded the van and trailer, had lunch, had a 2 hour meeting with Ukrainian elders and deacons (about 20). The brothers were at the Dimka church for more than 12 hours. They again stayed at the border hotel Sunday night and arrived at the Antioch facility at 8:40 pm Monday, June 27 ^th .
June 28 ^th – Tuesday meeting with Filip about Antioch and various projects. Dave, Lowell, Pete and Bill met with Filip. Highlights include adult depends, clothing donated for Ukraine currently in the Rittman distribution center, and higher costs for winter heating and diesel fuel. There were around 30 people at the evening meal from Ukraine, Germany, Romania and America.
June 29 ^th – Wednesday meeting with Hungarian elders and church services in Baja, Hungary. Dave, Lowell, Pete and Bill traveled with Filip to Baja, Hungary where they met with 10 Hungarian elders, 1 deacon and 2 interpreters. The topic was Ukraine. 2 Hungarian elders and a deacon had recently accompanied Filip and Adriana to Ukraine with a delivery. The discussion was friendly and open and our approaches to sending aid to Ukraine is similar – both using Filip’s weekly deliveries to distribute funds to Ukraine. Evening church services started at 6 pm, followed by a few remarks by Dave and Bill and a singing and fellowship concluding at 9 pm. Adriana and 10 of her and Filip’s children joined the group for the evening meal and church. Arrived at Antioch at 1 am.
June 30 ^th – Thursday meeting with Romanian elders and deacons. Dave, Lowell, Pete and Bill met with six Romanian elders and deacons at Antioch. Church building projects were discussed with highlight of approval of renovation project at Tasnad church. Cash aid was discussed with a likely increase in funds for winter fuel due to 60% increase in prices. The brethren are very thankful for the assistance and they stretch it pretty far. There are many older brethren and Romanian pensions are meager. Food packages were delivered to Chesa and Rapa congregations in the evening.
July 1 ^st – Friday food package deliveries to Caransebes and Toplets congregations and tour along the Danube River. Dave left to return to USA. Lowell, Pete, and Bill accompanied Filip.
July 2 ^nd – Saturday evening singing at Arad church. The singing was from 6 to 8 pm. Two couples from Orashaza, Hungary including Elder Bro. Ferrenc Hegedus and his wife attended as they brought money for Filip to take to Ukraine on Monday.
July 3 ^rd – Sunday church services at Timisoara and Caransebes, Romania. Gerry, Lowell and Bill went with Filip and his family to morning service at Timisoara followed by lunch at the church. Afternoon services were at Caransebes with brethren from Toplets and Teregova in attendance. Gerry, Lowell, and Bill each added a few remarks. This was followed by a singing and a meal. Filip’s son Tobias and Pete drove to Budapest airport to pick up Matt and missed out on the day’s other activities.
July 4 ^th thru 6 ^th . Tuesday meetings in Chahor, Ukraine. Gerry, Lowell, Pete, Matt and Bill left the Antioch facility in Romania at 11 am Monday July 4th and travelled to Siret, Romania on the Ukrainian border arriving at 10:45 pm. They crossed the border on Tuesday, July 5 ^th and arrived at Chahor church at 7:50 am. The van and trailer were unloaded and then breakfast was served. 4 Ukrainian elders, 8 deacons and other brothers attended the meeting. The Bukovina area where the churches are have not been bombed. Work opportunities are limited, construction has slowed considerably, government family aid is reduced, food and fuel are still available but very expensive, and medicine is hard to find. We likely will increase the regular aid given three times per year by 25%. Some agriculture needs were discussed. Matt shared some details of the Ukrainian families who are refugees in the Rittman area. The group left Chahor church at 8:45 pm and arrived at the border hotel at 10:30 pm after a 75 minute border crossing. On Wednesday July 6 ^th , the travelers left for Antioch at 7 am and arrived at 6 pm. They had a final meal at Filip’s house where they were joined by Elder Bro. Laci and Sis. Katarina Augustinov (Filip’s parents).
Filip took Gerry, Lowell, Pete, Matt and Bill to Timisoara airport for a 6:15 am flight to Munich, Germany. At Munich, the brothers had a quick meal together and then said their good-byes to catch various flights. Each of the brothers returned safely home after traveling up to 27 hours. Thus ended a very blessed trip.

Monday, May 23, 2022

Tue, 24 May 2022 14:13:43 GMT

The Podcast “Supporting our Ukrainian Brethren” dated 2022-05-20 is available on Around the Table on AC Central. This features the HarvestCall European Committee and efforts leading to and following the invasion of Ukraine on 2/24/2022.

The European Committee has scheduled a trip to Europe between June 22 ^nd and July 7 ^th this year. We are advised by our European brethren to enter and exit Ukraine on the same day and not stay overnight. Plans are to worship with them on Sunday, June 26 ^th and to meet with them on Tuesday, July 5 ^th . Additional time is planned for Antioch, the Romanian churches, and meetings and church in Hungary. Eight of the committee members plan to participate in the trip.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Wed, 04 May 2022 18:53:54 GMT

Comforters arrive at Antioch

Last night, a truck from the Netherlands delivered 1,211 comforters, 200 bed sheets and 200 pillow cases to the Antioch facility in Vladimirescu, Romania. Due to the way the shipments were packed, another 251 comforters will be delivered to CAM in Chernivtsi, Ukraine where they will be available for pickup for return to Antioch. There was a lot of effort and coordination to make this happen. Thanks to all who had a part in it. These comforters are very well received by the recipients.

The seventh load of supplies is on its way to Ukraine.

We received photos of the loaded van and covered trailer ready to go for delivery tomorrow. Filip and Adriana went at least part way today. We are so thankful the work goes on!

Friday, April 22, 2022

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:35:44 GMT

The comforter shipment has reached the Netherlands and is waiting to clear customs before being trucked to Antioch. The beds and bedding are to be shipped into Ukraine.

Since we returned from our trip 2 weeks ago, Brother Filip has taken his 5 ^th and 6 ^th trips into Ukraine. Along with the last load was one of the BCS tillers we purchased for their gardens (see photo). The border was very busy partially due to Easter Orthodox Easter being this week. With thanks to God, Filip is safely at home and delivering food packages in Romania. He sends his love and greetings to everyone including the greetings of the brethren in Ukraine.

The situation in Ukraine has not changed a lot in the last week although things seem to be tightening up as far as security at the border and along the streets with lots of police and checkpoints everywhere. Another source told us this week that there were 558 vehicles waiting to cross at the Ukrainian border. He got across in two hours on entry and fairly rapidly on exit for which we are all thankful.

Availability of consumer goods in the stores and markets is very sporadic. Some days available and some days not, but always getting more expensive. Diesel is very expensive and getting higher and very hard to get. The brothers are attempting to work the fields, but they have to be very careful as the military picks up any young man that they can see and takes them to the army. Filip says there is no exemption for believers and all must carry weapons according to military law. So far none of our brethren have been taken in this manner. However, there is constant anxiety and they have to watch everywhere they go.

The believers are trying to live lives as normal as possible, and with gratitude to God they were able to have a baptism in Dimka this past weekend. However as stated there is a lot of uncertainty and great anxiety and worry among everyone. We need to keep each other in our prayers.

Yesterday, an Around-the-Table session was recorded on Stories from Ukraine which should be available to listen to on AC Central soon.

Friday, April 8, 2022

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:40:47 GMT

Report from Brothers Pete Webel, Joel Putt and Ken Manz who recently returned from a trip to Romania and into Ukraine, on behalf of the HarvestCall European Committee (EEC).

We felt the prayers of the church. We felt love and support from the brethren in Romania and Ukraine. The Antioch facility provides material aid for Romania and Ukraine as well as Nazarene brethren in other countries. We very much appreciate the efforts of Bro. Filip Augustinov and his family at Antioch.

Some items discussed or acted upon were good relations with the Antioch board, what brethren in Ukraine are facing, extra seed money for Ukrainian farms and gardens, brethren with more than 3 children leaving Ukraine to find work or to immigrate, a corn header request, military service and bearing arms, spiritual messaging along with material aid, BCS garden tillers with attachments for Ukraine and Romania, comforter and adult brief shipments, beds and bedding shipments, food materials from USA, ongoing funding needs, Ukraine government/military taking vehicles for military use, planning an EEC visit in June, and investigating funding material aid for refugees in Hungary.

Our theme was brotherhood – we are brothers to Jesus Christ and we purpose to treat all his brothers as he would ask us to. There are differences in language and culture, but as Bro. Duane Farney says, “People are people wherever you go.”

Typical days started at 9 am and ended about 10:30 pm with additional hours spend discussing, communicating with EEC, writing reports and translating. We spent many hours (perhaps average 6 to 7 hours per day) riding in the white VW van making a trip to Ukraine and delivering food packages to individuals and congregations for their distribution. Typically, we were pulling a trailer.

There are about 30 people from Ukraine in Romania either working, seeking medical help, or planning to immigrate. They are housed in members’ homes and at Antioch living quarters (where we stay). Feeding that many people 3 times a day is quite a challenge.

The trip to Ukraine was definitely a highlight. We loaded the van and covered trailer for Ukraine Wednesday morning and drove to a hotel at the border town of Siret, Romania. We spent the morning touring the border on Romanian side and investigating needs. We crossed the border and went to the Chahor church where we unloaded, ate, and spent 2 hours meeting with 2 elders and a minister. There were 22 people there to help besides Filip, Adriana and we three. We were very warmly received. We stayed overnight at a hotel and arrived home Friday evening.

Our ties are strong with brethren in Ukraine and Romania. Everywhere, they tell us they thank the Lord and us and greetings to all the churches in America. They pray for us and ask for our prayers in their time of need. We can learn a lot from them and deeply appreciate their faith in action.

Friday, April 1, 2022

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 19:25:55 GMT

Large Shipment Leaves Today

Based on feedback by European Committee (EEC) members traveling with Filip to the border and into Ukraine and a lot of work at the Eastern Ohio Distribution Center, it was decided to ship by air to Netherlands and truck to Antioch in Romania. The shipment leaves today and is expected to reach the Netherlands by April 12 and Antioch about 10 days later. The shipment consists of 1,462 comforters, 200 bed sheets, 200 pillow cases, 100 toddler PVC bunk cots with canvas tops, 50 adult foam padded plywood bunk cots, 28 foam mattresses, 3,600 pairs of adult socks, and 100 infant layette kits. Thanks to all everywhere for bringing this all together. Most of this will be used at refugee camps throughout Romania and in Chernivitsi, Ukraine (near our brethren where refugees are displaced within Ukraine from embattled areas).

Fourth Food/Supplies Trip to Ukraine

Packing was done Wed. morning March 30 ^th at Antioch by a dozen participants. Filip & Adriana, along with three EEC members, left after lunch and drove to the border where they stayed overnight. The morning was spent touring the Romanian side of the border and assessing their needs for beds and associated supplies. We saw a slow-moving line of refugees seeking to cross the border on foot. They were mostly women, children and older men. It took nearly 2 hours for us to get through customs. A car of our brethren met us at the border and we followed them to the Chahor church where lunch was served and the loaded van and covered trailer were unloaded. There were 15 men and boys and 7 women and girls from Ukraine who helped. We met with 2 elders and an ordained deacon to deliver money, to discuss EEC matters and to get an update on what is happening and expected. Chahor church is about 40 minutes North of the Romanian border, we were at the church about 3.5 hours, and it take 1 hour to cross coming back.

The police and military are taking men into the military. If they see men on the streets, they take them - so the younger men are advised to stay home. Men age 18 to 60 are eligible, but for now those with 3 or more children are exempt. So far, none of our believers have been taken, but there was one close call. They did not know whether the men would be allowed to be assigned so they didn’t have to bear arms. The authorities have taken some vehicles, some large tractors, and some supplies from citizens or organizations. So far, our Nazarene brethren have given 2 used vehicles. There is very little work. Some wages have been reduced, and prices are high. Government payments to support raising children have not been received the last 3 months.

About 5 believing families have left the country and are not expected to come back. About 4 families are now in Romania and are expected to come back. The Ukrainian brethren are very thankful for the love and support they receive. They are receiving help from other European and American churches. They are working hard to avoid long term dependencies as they administer the funds and supplies. Prayers are appreciated and they pray for us.

Saturday, March 26, 2022

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:00:36 GMT

Third Food/Supplies Trip to Ukraine

Filip & Adriana took the 3rd shipment into Ukraine on 3/24/22. The situation is worse than before although so far there is no fighting. However, they are taking away the private cars from individual people for use in the military. This news is fresh and the extent of it not known. The planting season is very much in question. They cannot get seed or fertilizer very easily. There is no soybean seed. Other seeds are available in limited supply. Fuel for the machines is also very tight. It does not look good for a harvest this year. All of this is fluid.

European Committee Trip to Romania .

Bros. Pete Webel (Mansfield), Joel Putt (Remington), and Ken Manz (Junction) plan to leave Monday, 3/28/22 and return 4/7/22. They go to show support and presence for the relief efforts surrounding Antioch and to assess the situation there to help guide efforts on an ongoing basis. Even if the fighting would stop immediately, there would be millions of displaced people, the effects of pricing and availability of food and supplies as well as rebuilding.

Eastern Ohio HC Distribution Center is Gathering Goods for Shipment :

This includes the comforters, beds, mattresses, sheets, etc. They anticipate the first shipment by air to the Netherlands next week. The goods will be trucked from Antioch in Romania from there. Many other efforts are ongoing at other centers and congregations.

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:25:28 GMT

Psalm 27 v. 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? v. 2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. v. 3 Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

Update from Ukraine Food/Supplies Deliveries:

A third trip is planned for Thursday, March 24th.

On the 2nd trip, he was waited at the border by the elder brothers. There is still peace in the Cernauti area, but there are many police filters with the army. Men who have at least three children, even if they are over 18, have started to leave the country. There are still a lot of women with children in strollers and on their hands leaving in Romania. On Sunday, March 20, there was baptism in church Corovia. A young brother dared to leave by car and was stopped by the police. When they saw that he was a young man, they sent him directly to the army. The brother prayed a lot not to send him, so the police felt sorry and let him go. The young people are very afraid not to be sent to the army. Work for the brothers is still not available. A few companies started working, but an extra tax was put on the salary, it's called the war tax. So, the salary is low. At these companies more sisters are working. When the alarm goes off, everyone has to go into bunkers, hideouts and wait for the alarm to go off. There were days when all the workers had to stay in hiding from three to five hours. In the shops from the area where the believers live, there are food and those that are strictly necessary, but they remain very expensive. We want God to strengthen and comfort our brothers and sisters in Ukraine.

According to Statista Research Dept as of 3/22/2022, there were 3,782,000 refugees who have left Ukraine going to: Poland 2,084,000 Romania 585,000 Moldova 365,000 Hungary 312,000 Slovakia 250,000 Russia 232,000 Belarus 4,000.

Monday, March 21, 2022

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:23:41 GMT

Philippians 2 v. 9 Wherefore God also hath exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
v. 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; v. 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Food Packages Arrive in Ukrainian Brethren’s Homes – A couple in Ukraine we know very well just had this food package delivered to their house. They are very thankful for our care and support. We are glad to see they aren’t just storing it all in the churches.

Making Bed Frames in Rittman, OH – On Friday, March 18th, a bed construction work night held at Swiss Woodcraft in Rittman. 100 beds were constructed, and taken to our local HC distribution center (see photo). The beds will be further packed with comforters within the bed framework. The current plans include being flown to Holland and trucked to Romania/Antioch. There were about 35-40 mostly young people helping, with only several adults. The young people were converts, single members, several married, and numerous friends.

Friday, March 18, 2022

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:06:00 GMT

Matthew 25 v. 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

Second Antioch delivery to Ukraine 3/17/22 : Brethren from Romania/Antioch were again able to make the day-long trip across Romania, across the Ukrainian border to the Chahor church. We are very thankful this way is open at this time and solicit your prayers that the way may remain open. The Ukrainian brethren are coping with their country’s situation and holding the fort for Jesus is coming. The Romanian brethren are very diligent in purchasing, packing and delivering food, medicine, and supplies to the refugees in Romania near the Ukrainian border as well. The American brethren care deeply and continually look for ways to support and help in their time of need.

Monday, March 14, 2022

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:16:48 GMT

Antioch delivery to Ukraine 3/11/22 : The van and trailer was allowed to cross into Ukraine and travel to the Chahor church where the brethren there unloaded the supplies into the church dining room. It took about 2 hours to recross into Romania, but all were safe. Thanks for your prayers.

HarvestCall European Committee (EEC) met Saturday 3/12/22 : The EEC met in Mansfield for a regularly scheduled meeting. During the meeting, we were in Zoom contact with Filip and an elder from Romania and 3 elders from Ukraine. We authorized additional monies for Antioch to purchase materials for upcoming shipments to Ukrainian brethren and Romanian refugee camps. We also authorized funds for beds and bedding projects at Eastern Ohio HC Distribution Center. The EEC approved a 10 day trip to Romania March 28 thru April 7 for at least 2 committee members to observe and help with relief efforts and assess ongoing needs. The comforter shipment will be held for about 2 weeks as we anticipated filling the weight allowances with beds/bedding per above.

Ukrainian refugees : The number of refugees who have left Ukraine now exceeds 3 million.

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:13:04 GMT

Antioch delivery to Ukraine tomorrow 3/11/22

The van and trailer are loaded up and will leave 3 am (8 pm Eastern Thursday). Lord willing they will arrive at noon. Filip asked for prayers as he intends to cross over the Ukrainian border, there in the large area to be met by Ukrainians, offload and then return to Romania. It is a 12-hour trip each way through the curves in the Carpathian Mountains.

Comforters packed and ready to ship. We have a shipment ready at Eastern Ohio Harvest Call Distribution Center of 11 pallets containing 1,211 comforters, 200 sheets, a box and a half of pillow cases. We are still working on shipping, but understand we can ship them by UPS air from Cleveland to Budapest for about $8 per comforter arriving in 4 to 6 days. If we can do better, we will.

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:50:25 GMT

Ezekiel 18 v. 23 Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? Saith the Lord God: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Nine pallets of comforters were delivered to Eastern Ohio Harvest Call Distribution Center today. A semi load and a straight truck load of materials were delivered to Impact with Hope in Perrysburg, OH for air shipment to Poland yesterday. This is a sampling of all the activity happening at HarvestCall and individual congregations to support the refugees.

The number of refugees now exceeds 2 million.

Monday, March 7, 2022

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:17:29 GMT

Psalm 18 v.28 For Thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.
Update from Ukrainian elder (Saturday morning phone call)

"We thank the Lord that so far the area of Bukovina, there are no problems with the war like in the East. There are concerns with what will come in the future. Sunday mornings we can go to church, but not the afternoon/evening, because of curfew. There are a lot of young people that want to get out but they must stay home. So far there is food in the stores still. The Word of God tells us if we have food and clothing we should be thankful. It is clearly writing in the Word this is what will happen in the end times."

As far as he knows no one has been required to serve in the military.

None of the believers have fled Ukraine because of the war. There are some refugees from the East being taken care of by believers. So far they can cover the expenses for the refugees. In hospitals, there are some medications that aren’t available anymore, but majority of things they can get. When asked if fathers continue working and pay their bills, he answered “Good question!” Majority of them work in construction. And construction has stopped due to the war, no one wants to build. The largest request is that we would pray that God would keep them safe. They will communicate unfolding needs.

Saturday, March 5, 2022

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:37:42 GMT

Update from Antioch, Romania

Luke 12 v. 35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;

A window of opportunity opened to take material aid into Ukraine to support our brethren there next Friday and Saturday (3/11 & 3/12). The shipment will include adult depends, baby diapers, 100 pairs of shoes (from Germany), medicine and 100 comforters. They need to buy some of the items and funds from the committee will be sent Monday to cover two trips. 200 comforters will go on the 2nd trip.

As to comforters and other bed coverings, Filip said other sizes would be a big help as many refugees are children and they can use what we send. We are looking at sending what we can get around in March to Romania. We are checking with CAM for available delivery dates.

10 pallets of soup are coming to Antioch from Holland along with other supplies. It is easier coming from Europe (Holland) to the USA, but Filip agreed to check whether a shipment of food from USA was feasible.

The Hungarian churches are prepared to help any brethren coming from Ukraine, and Filip did not think they need aid from us at this time.

Filip liked the concepts for plywood beds/mattresses coming from Eastern Ohio Harvest Call Center and we will continue to pursue. According to latest available data, 1.45 million people have left Ukraine. .

An opportunity for one or more committee members to travel to Romania and observe and help seems open at the end of March.

From David vanDam in Holland:

Regarding sending humanitarian aid, I have seen a warehouse full of preserves, toilet paper, hygiene articles. We have already made reservations for 11 pallets chicken soup.

They have 1.25 pallets of candles. They have plenty vegetables in cans and e.g. ravioli in cans, pasta, rice, sugar, water in bottles, cooking oil, olive oil, toothpaste, toothbrushes, ladies hygiene articles, shower gel, shampoo, etc. I will try to connect to a Dutch farmer with a company in both

Poland and Ukraine, to see if he can help to import the humanitarian aid. I will coordinate it with Filip and keep you in the loop.

Friday, March 4, 2022

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:19:19 GMT

Matthew 25 v. 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

Matthew 6 v. 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal; v. 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

A believing family sent this:

From Dimka today; Greetings, we are still quiet, calm. It's just that people are attentive and cautious, wary of looters, as many different people have received weapons. As long as believers are not called to war, we pray for peace. We hope for the mercy of God.

The outpouring of interest and help is very much appreciated.

Thursday, 3/3/3033

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:17:19 GMT

Psalm 11 v.4 The Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

Ephesians 4 v. 3 Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Report out of Antioch from Filip:

Shipment was delivered to refugee camp today. The mayor from the towns of the Sighetul Marmatiel border area, where a refugee center has been established, says heartfelt thanks to everyone who has given anything to help the refugees.

There is an opportunity to help inside Ukraine. Older members in Ukraine have requested adult depends, children’s diapers, shoes and other things as soon as possible. They say aid can be brought across the Romanian/Ukrainian border by truck or van and unloaded - return as of now is allowed. The Ukrainian brethren would need to take it to where it is needed. This is expected to be pursued vigorously.

In the village of Olexiivca, 90 miles from Zapotozhye in Eastern Ukraine, where a few members live, there was a Russian invasion yesterday. Tanks and other military equipment are on the streets and the market was robbed. The soldiers go into the houses and request groceries and product from the families there. Shots are heard in the village. So far no one has come into Nazarean homes.

Efforts for refugee relief are happening in local congregations and HarvestCall Centers: An example is shipments to Poland through ISOH in Waterville, OH.

Photos of supplies delivered to refugee site in Northern Romania from Antioch.

Wednesday, 3/2/2022

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:32:44 GMT

Refugees numbers as of earlier today: (total 962,000) source BBC
Poland 450,000
Hungary 117,000
Moldova 80,000
Slovakia 67,000
Romania 45,000
Within Ukraine 160,000
Russia & Belarus 43,000
So far as we know, some of the believers have been called in for questioning, but none have been conscripted into military service against their will. We will continue to monitor this and update if it changes.
We heard from a USA organization with 130 staff in Ukraine. All are safe. Some have moved to be further from the areas being attacked. Communication is still possible between areas. Churches are opening their doors for people to stay.
We heard from an American Mennonite missionary woman who had left Ukraine. She shared, “The safest place to be is in the center of God’s will.” It was very hard for her to leave and she fought second guessing her decision. She said her good-byes and hopes to return.
We heard from a Ukrainian brother. He says they are safe. Schools are closed and kids have vacation. There is martial law and all men from 18 to 60 are not allowed to leave Ukraine. People are weighing leaving the country. He asked, Please pray for us for the Lord to guide us and to let us see his will for us.
We heard from another Ukrainian brother. There was an air alert in Chernivtsi for two nights lasting about 1.5 hours. Finding shelter in multiple family apartment type dwellings is unhandy. They took in a family from Kiev into their home. You can still get almost everything in the shops, but often very expensive. Gas stations are also working, but many times they run out of fuel.

Tuesday, 3/1/2022

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:06:14 GMT

Reports from Europe (David van Dam) are that every village has an action for help Ukraine and also for the refugees … really amazing. Filip, (our primary contac/liaison) will send a truck on Wednesday, March 2nd, with the food and power generators, diapers. A donation was made for one power generator. We are sourcing for more … also 1.25 pallets of candles have been donated for Antioch. Let us pray for generosity.

Monday, 2/28/2022

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:05:19 GMT

A note from Bro. Filip – “May God’s peace be with you all. It now looks that it would be greatly necessary to help the refugees from Ukraine. I am trying to send food stuffs, diapers for children, bed covers (comforters), etc. They also requested if we could help them with a generator for electricity.” He said some of these people are in Romania and some are waiting on the Ukrainian side. They are sleeping in a very bad situation and they need these products.

· Sis. Kendra Ramsier was contacted for a count on comforters and opening up sizes and types of bed coverings. Some of these may go to Hungary as well as Antioch Distribution Center.

· Bro. Christopher Indermuhle is investigating plywood bed frames, foam mattresses, pillows and sheet sets for refugees. Also, possibly helping the Hungarian brethren fund space to house refugees.

Saturday, 2/26/2022

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 21:33:32 GMT

Report from Bro. Filip. - Today, five brothers at least were called to the army. We have information about these five brothers from which one is a deacon and one is a minister. There are a few families from the believers which have come over the border into Romania. Some are on the way to Arad, but some are sleeping overnight in Suceava. Another two families are near the border. They must wait about 24 hours at the border. People cannot drive a car over the border – only by foot.

· Report from Janos Namenyi, Bukovina – Currently at 7:30 pm on Saturday, I don’t know of any of the families of believers who would be brought into the army because of the war. This can change at any time. There are lots of volunteers (I heard) who decided to take up arms to fight. New information. 7:50 pm – Three brothers are invited to the military service from one of our congregations with 4, 7, and 10 children resp. Three from another congregation got draft call with 2, 10, and 12 children resp. More and more refugees are coming to Chernivtsi, some are staying in hotels, some are staying in schools and other places. They are abundantly assisted by residents of the city and surrounding areas. I visited a place where the organizers could no longer handle the lots of gifts for the refugees that the locals had brought in. I saw all kinds of objects and food there. We still hope to have a church service tomorrow morning, but only God knows how it will be. Thank you for your love and understanding for us.

Business Discipleship in Magdalena, Mexico

dweerts@onwardmedia.org (Dan Weerts) — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:05:27 GMT

The Fatted Calf is seeking a candidate to serve as a Business Missionary in Magdalena, Mexico. The primary purpose of this role will be to proclaim Christ and serve others through the avenue of community interaction, using the business marketplace as the primary vehicle of ministry. In the fulfillment of HarvestCall’s mission, The Fatted Calf, principally through its majority ownership of Productos Carnicos La Mision (PCLM) and its sponsorship of EXPO Esperanza, is purposed toward sharing the gospel, discipling believers, and demonstrating the love of Christ through deeds of compassion in the context of the workplace and community involvement opportunities. Interested candidates should explore the PCLM business operations at http://www.thefatcalf.com/productos-carnicos-la-mision

Desired Qualifications

· Member in good standing within the Apostolic Christian Church of America

· A demonstrated heart for sharing the gospel, specifically within the workplace and community

· Significant project and team leadership experience in the workplace

· Demonstrated background in community engagement

· Experience with team building, personnel evaluation and management

· An entrepreneurial background and interest

· Strong language skills, either existing or to be acquired prior to coming to the field

· Willingness to adapt to and engage in Mexican culture

· Business management experience. Food and/or agricultural backgrounds preferred

· Strong mentoring and training skills

· Business financial skills are desired but not a requirement

· Not be afraid to “get your hands dirty” in the day to day workplace

· Willing to make a commitment for service of at least 5 years, Lord willing

General duties and responsibilities of Business Missionary

· The position will, in the business context:

come alongside our employees to assist them in the gospel centered management of business units. Train, train, train – Disciple, disciple, disciple
i nteract with customers and vendors to demonstrate the love of Christ through these business touch points
serve as an active member of the local community to provide a vehicle for the sharing of our gospel centered organizational objectives – clearly demonstrating the love of Christ to the community

· To interact with summer interns to train, disciple and assist in their gospel centered experience as they come to engage with the children of CVE, CVV and the Magdalena community

· As a part of a management team, to act as the liaison between business operations and the management team and Board of Directors as needed

· To take an active role in the business operations, creating touch points of gospel engagement with employee teams.

· To help ensure that the gospel is never secondary within the ministry of The Fatted Calf and the operations of PCLM through spiritual training, employee engagement, community relations and business administration

· To be an active member of the Magdalena congregation

· To actively engage in coordination of the ministry with those of CVE and CVV.

If you have an interest or know of someone that would like more information please contact Amber Miller, Missionary Care Director at 765.250.4295 x 108 or at amiller@harvestcall.org