David & Kandy Bennett Transition
It’s been said the only constant in life is change. How true! This past fall the Holy Spirit began talking with us about change for the coming year. Absolutely love how the Holy Spirit prepares us for things we cannot see. Grateful that He does.
We are writing to invite you to join us as we adventure into a new ministry twist moving us forward into 2025. After 12 good years a decision has been made. No, we are not retiring or bungee jumping off a high bridge. We (David & Kandy) are continuing our ministry, but it will no longer be under U.S. Missions. This change is a minor shift for us in terms of the work we do to mobilize a missionary movement. However, it is an important adjustment for our Circle of Partners who make everything happen through their continued financial support.
The good news is we intend to continue in our mission to recruit, disciple, and coach ministers along with other leaders in a missionary approach to life and ministry. You can find some upcoming Leadership Huddles below in this edition of our newsletter.
Yes, moving forward, we will be doing all the same things in 2025 we have been working at over the last several years. The only thing that has changed is the missions agency we have been affiliated with and, ultimately, where supporters send monthly gifts to keep us influencing other influencers.
We want you to know our status as Assembly of God ordained ministers has not changed. We are A/G ministers, in the Ohio Ministry Network, who fully intend to keep working with and helping our fellow ministers along with the churches they serve.
Working with the Assemblies of God U.S. Missions has been a good experience, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve as U.S. missionaries. They have been supportive of the work we do and that has been greatly appreciated.
This change is simply a shift that allows us to work independently from USM, opening a broader field of potential recruits into our system.
What this means for our Circle of Partners is the only change for patron supporters is where to send your monthly gifts. As you have invested in us over the years, we plan to remain engaged and continue to be in the forefront carrying out the work God entrusted to us.
Beginning with this past January 1, 2025, everything runs through our Non-profit ministry, Mission 330, which is fully incorporated with a 501C3. We set this up several years ago for more local ministry influence as we engaged seculars around our home base... another important move the Holy Spirit prepared us to do in advance of this change we are making today.
You can find us on the Tithe.ly system for online giving simply by searching for Mission 330. The one thing we do ask as you transition your giving to Mission 330 in 2025 is to identify your gifts as being for Mission Converge. In the Tithe.ly system there is a drop down menu where you can make this selection. Mission Converge serves as a subsidiary of Mission 330 and is the name under which we do this part of the ministry. For those who prefer sending a check you can email or call us, and we will provide you with the mailing address to send your gifts each month.
Please note ... we are no longer sending financial contributions to giving.ag.org or mailing them to AGUSM in Springfield, MO. Any gifts sent there after March 1, 2025, will not be forwarded to us. If you give through automatic processes, you will want to make sure to discontinue the approval with your bank or credit card.
Thank you for walking with us through this change and shifting the destination of your gifts to continue as our partners. Your involvement and prayers help to bring transformation as we awaken the Church to the isolated, lost people of America and beyond!
Blessings,
David & Kandy Bennett
