What if collaborating on God's mission across cultural lines isn't about what we can do FOR others, but what we can do WITH others?

The mission of God is both local and global; it is our mission here in Warsaw, NY, and our work is a part of something so large that it is difficult to see from our view. So we need others, other churches, other organizations, other groups of Christians, and their perspectives, in order to remember just how tall and wide and vast God's great work in the world is.

So, as the spirit leads, we aim to partner WITH others. Other churches in our own community and around the world. And those relationships don't happen by accident. They require a great deal of intentionality, planning, prayer, and hard work to keep alive.

And we believe it is essential and worth every effort.

Our first WITH Ministry has been a Spirit-led relationship WITH the Free Methodist Mission District in Ecuador. The video shares some of the history and introduces you to some of the key individuals in the origins of WITH Ministry here at Valley Chapel.

Scroll down for more up-to-date information about what WITH-ECUADOR is up to. 

Join the WITH Ministry Team

Sponsorship through
International Childcare Ministries

We have recently been given the opportunity to come alongside the children and families in our partner churches in Ecuador by partnering with ICCM (International Childcare Ministries). For $38 per month, you can provide life-changing support to a child, their family, and their community. Learn more about these specific sponsorship opportunities by sending an email to Pastor Ryan (ryan@valleychapel.org)  or stopping by the connect center on Sunday morning.

Giving to WITH Ministry

If you believe in this work and God is calling you to participate financially, then we can assure you that the money will be used wisely and intentionally.

At Valley Chapel, when we give to "Missions," we practice what we call the 40-20-40 rule.

40% goes toward our community's global relationships. Supporting events such as trips, trainings, and opportunities to spend in-person time with others.
20% goes toward the countries we are in relationship with. At this point, that is only Ecuador.
40% goes toward the missionaries who are doing the work of connecting the Christians here and the Christians there.

If you would like to go above and beyond to personally support the work in Ecuador or our missionary partners, then giving links are proivided below.


Interested in joining us for our next Journey?

Below is our trip application. Feel free to read through it to consider whether you would be a good fit for the next trip.

WITH Ministry at Valley Chapel

As Free Methodists, one of our core values is Cross-Cultural Collaboration: connecting with Christians of different cultures to expand our view of the Kingdom of God and encourage each other on our mission. At Valley Chapel, we call this WITH Ministry, because we go with our brothers and sisters, not for them or to them.


It is not about what we do FOR others, it is about what we can only do WITH others.

This is not charity work, where we do things for people who can't do them for themselves. It is also not mission tourism, which is sightseeing with a Jesus sticker slapped on it. WITH Ministry is about building relationships across cultural lines for the good of our whole church community.

Travelers are cross-cultural ambassadors. You will be put in environments that push you out of your comfort zone. You will need flexibility and adaptability, and you will need to set your own agenda aside for the careful, diplomatic, spiritual work of building relationships across language and culture.

This is a long-term commitment. Valley Chapel is trusting this team to return as leaders of cross-cultural connection, not to simply receive personal enrichment. You'll take initiative in guiding ministries here and keep up consistent communication with our partners in Ecuador.

If you have concerns about the expectations or mental/physical demands, talk to Pastor Ryan. We'd rather talk it out than have you just decide not to apply.
 

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