Anatomy of a Partner Church: Dewitt Evangelical Free Church

Yep. Some people just do things really good (or is it well?). Some churches also do things REALLY well. Dewitt Evangelical Free Church (DEFC) demonstrates one of those.

Many people have asked us what a partner church should do, what we expect, how they can be involved, etc etc. Maybe you are sitting there thinking the same thing.

Partner Churches do just that...they partner. Is that simple enough? Partner churches engage in ministry with us. They teach us. They encourage us. We serve them. We serve the Lord together with them. We partner.

DEFC has taught us what it means to partner with a missionary. They pray. They invite. They engage. They open their doors for us to share. They give financially. They dialogue with us about our goals, plans, objectives, hopes, fears, and struggles. They become our friends.

Early in May, we spent three inspiring, productive, and relationally compelling days with the people of DEFC where they invited Brad to speak to the men's Saturday morning Bible study, attend a small group Saturday night, preach in both Sunday services, speak in Sunday School, and we both spoke to the youth group on Sunday night.

Outside of those activities we were floored by the servant hearts of the youth who helped us prepare our mailing we sent out, the young farming couple who made a large contribution to our ministry, and the Van Ommeran's who graciously opened up their home to us and acted as ministry catalysts for us.

DEFC, thanks. Thanks for teaching us about what missional partner churches do, who they are, and what they are all about. We hope we've encouraged you as well and look forward to a long and fruitful collaboration with you in ministry. Enjoy this video of one of our visits to Dewitt Evangelical Free Church and the impact they made on us!

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