Julius Kenyamanyara
Petra City Church, Mwanza, TANZANIA
Julius's vision is to witness more children finding hope in Jesus through Village of Hope Tanzania, while also observing Petra City Church become a catalyst for community transformation through the power of the gospel.
His ministry focus revolves around addressing the significant challenge of extreme poverty affecting over 44% of the Tanzanian population. As the director for Villages of Hope (VOH) Mwanza, Tanzania, Julius leads a team of 80 individuals in caring for over 1,200 children nationwide. His efforts are centered on providing Christ-centered nutrition, healthcare, education, and discipleship programs, aiming to break the cycle of poverty by nurturing confident, hope-filled children who will contribute positively to their communities. VOH also collaborates with "Under the Same Sun," an organization advocating for the protection of children and youth with albinism.
Furthermore, Julius fulfills the role of lead pastor at Petra City Church, a recently established urban congregation dedicated to nurturing biblically-equipped, Spirit-filled believers.
KATHY MIZEN
School of Hope, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Kathy's passion for missions ignited during her childhood, leading her to participate in numerous short-term mission trips. Her calling to serve on the mission field with children remained steadfast throughout her life. After serving as a children’s pastor for 17 years in Southwestern Ontario, Kathy felt a divine prompting to extend her reach to Honduras.
In 2014, Kathy embarked on a journey to Honduras to collaborate with Schools of Hope in Tegucigalpa. During her time there, she experienced a profound sense of divine direction, recognizing Tegucigalpa as the city where she was meant to serve. Now, as the director of Schools of Hope, Kathy is enthusiastic about her role. She oversees various programs including ChildCARE Plus sponsorships, ERDO Nutrition Program, Water Projects, and handles administrative responsibilities. Schools of Hope actively engages in evangelism within the public school system of Honduras, touching the lives of over 8,500 children with the message of hope found in Jesus Christ.
darren & patty mccrae
Columbia
Dan and Patty McCrae aim to transform Colombian communities by empowering local churches, training missionaries, and reaching at-risk children across various cities. Their ministry focuses on expanding church vision and resources, leading evangelistic outreaches, and building connections with diverse groups. Patty specializes in at-risk children, drawing on her teaching experience. Partnering with them supports church construction, child support, and gospel outreach to thousands annually. Dan, from London, Ontario, has been in Colombia since 1995, while Patty, a Colombian native, has been in missions since 1993. They have two sons, James and Darien.
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Eurasia
Based in Eurasia, the ministry focus of this individual is on a region where over 96% of the population practices Islam, leaving a minuscule Christian presence that faces persecution. Their mission revolves around spreading the message of Jesus through media content, aiming to engage non-believers, equip existing believers, support ongoing ministries, and mobilize Canadian believers to pray and offer resources.
With a background in visual arts and extensive global travel, including collaboration with missionaries in over 30 countries, they are now relocating to Central Asia to directly participate in the missional narratives unfolding in this unreached territory.
They seek prayer for provision of intercessors and financial partners, adaptability in a new cultural context, and divine preparation of hearts for the work ahead.
ANDREW DHANIPERSAD
Mission Canada, University of Toronto
Responding to God’s call, Andrew returned to the University of Toronto, St. George campus, as a campus minister. His journey began with a sense of emptiness after working in education and business post-graduation. Seeking God's purpose, he pursued studies in Addiction Counseling and Divinity, undergoing a transformative journey that led him to ministerial roles such as pastor, chaplain, and now, campus minister.
With a bustling campus population exceeding 64,000, the downtown University of Toronto campus offers Andrew a vast platform to share the gospel and foster discipleship. Passionate about guiding others to experience the abundant life found in Jesus, he engages in meaningful conversations and pastoral care, aiming to impact lives with the truth of Christ's message.