Missions
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost; 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen
- Matthew 28:19-20KJV
At HPCF, we don’t just give money to support local missions or those in other parts of the world. The mission isn’t something that happens in addition to other church ministries. Instead, everything we do deliberately supports our God-given command to reach the world with the gospel. So, when we talk about our mission, it truly is Christ’s mission that we continue to carry out here on Earth.
For us, being involved in the mission includes training up, sending out, and supporting local missionaries. We hope to reproduce the local church through church planting in other towns, cities, states, and countries and we continue to grow and learn. We encourage every one of our members to take part in God’s mission.
Below you will find a few of the different missionaries and their missions that we are invested in.
After their time in Germany, Bob and Karen returned to the U.S., where Bob served at Harvest Church in Blue Springs, Missouri. After several years, God placed a strong call on Bob’s heart to return to pastoral ministry. He was then hired as the pastor of Main Street Christian Church and later stepped into the role of Interim Pastor at The Congregational Church in Stockton.
Through his ministry, Pastor Bob has impacted many lives and continues to shepherd the flock with faithfulness, compassion, and a deep love for the Lord.
Bob and Karen Matthews
Pastor Bob Matthews currently serves as the Pastor at Main Street Christian Church and as the Interim Pastor at The Congregational Church in Stockton, Kansas. Over the years, Pastor Bob has faithfully served in various locations around the world, where he has started and nurtured churches, discipled countless individuals, and responded to God’s calling wherever He led him.
Pastor Bob and his wife, Karen, spent significant time as missionaries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where Bob had the privilege of discipling many. They also served in Egypt before returning to the United States, where Bob pastored a church in Centennial, Wyoming, for eight years. Following that, God called them to Stuttgart, Germany, where Bob led the Bible Church, training leaders and raising up a man to continue shepherding the congregation.
Shining Light Academy
Sanchez Mira, Philippines
Shining Light Academy (SLA) was founded in 2011 with a heartfelt mission to provide quality education to children in the Philippines. What began with just 29 students in Grades 1 and 2 has since grown into a thriving institution recognized for excellence in academics and character development. From its earliest days, SLA demonstrated a commitment to excellence, with students—affectionately known as SLAions—becoming champions in the prestigious MTAP-DepEd Challenge within the school's first six months of operation. Since then, SLA has continued to make history, becoming the first private school in Cagayan to be named Regional Champions.
Through God’s grace and unwavering dedication, SLA has expanded to serve over 350 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, offering an education that is not only effective but award-winning. The school recently received full Government Recognition for all educational levels and was deeply honored to be named the Most Outstanding School of Region 02.
SLA is guided by the leadership and vision of Joseph Samuel and his wife, Vilma. What started with just $40 and a calling to follow God's direction has flourished into a beacon of learning and hope for the community of Sanchez Mira. With faith as its foundation and a commitment to excellence, SLA continues to be a blessing to countless families, shaping the leaders of tomorrow with wisdom, integrity, and purpose.
Grace For All People Fellowship, Kansas City, MO https://mbtkc.org/gap
Middle East Baptist Seminary, Egypt https://www.facebook.com/mebs.education.en/
Wagih and Lois
Boutrus
Dr. Wagih Boutrus is a dedicated missionary who was originally sent out from Kansas City Baptist Temple to serve in Egypt. Over the years, he has faithfully planted a church in Egypt while also pursuing higher education, earning both a Master of Divinity and a Doctorate in Christian Education.
With a deep passion for training pastors and leaders, Dr. Boutrus co-founded the Middle East Baptist Seminary, a division of Georgia Baptist College, where he continues to invest in the next generation of Christian leaders. His commitment to equipping others leads him to travel three times a year to teach and mentor students.
Currently, Dr. Boutrus serves as an Associate Pastor at Midtown Baptist Temple (MBT) in Kansas City, Missouri, where he also leads Grace for All People Fellowship, an Arabic speaking ministry within MBT. His heart remains burdened for reaching Arabic-speaking communities in the Kansas City area, and he is actively planting a church that embodies the DNA and mission of Midtown Baptist Temple.
Dr. Boutrus humbly asks for prayers as he continues this important work, seeking to share the Gospel and build a strong, Christ-centered community among Arabic-speaking believers.
Pastor Christadaus
&
Martha Earla
Good News To All People Ministry
Ebenezer Church Fellowship
https://gapministries.in/ https://www.facebook.com/GAPMinistriesIndia/about
Please visit the websites above for more information about their ministry.
In response to Christ’s calling, Christadaus pursued theological studies to equip himself for the mission field. After completing his education, he joined a church planting ministry dedicated to reaching remote villages in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Orissa.
GAP Ministries is committed to discipling believers, equipping and encouraging called ministers, and providing the necessary tools to empower men and women to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20).
Beyond spiritual transformation, GAP Ministries extends Christ’s love through tangible acts of service. We provide food assistance, housing support, and job training programs to uplift struggling communities. Additionally, we build water wells in remote and underserved areas, ensuring access to clean water. To further support our mission, we distribute bicycles and two-wheelers, enabling ministers and workers to reach distant villages more effectively.
Our ministry is rooted in the powerful words of Ezekiel 22:30b (KJV): “…stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it; but I have found none.”
At GAP Ministries, we stand in the gap—bringing hope, transformation, and the love of Christ to those in need.
Pastor Myles and
Lisa Cheadle
Living Faith Nairobi is a church devoted to making disciples who abide in Christ, are deeply rooted in His Word, love one another, and bear lasting fruit. By God’s grace, our vision is to become an equipping and sending church—one that transforms our communities, our city, and the world with the power of the gospel.
In January 2025, Pastor Myles Cheadle, his wife Lisa, and their family faithfully answered God’s call to shepherd a growing congregation of believers in Nairobi. Together, we seek to build a Christ-centered community that glorifies God, strengthens disciples, and advances His kingdom.
Brian and Mindy
Clark
http://brianclark.org
London, England
Brian and Mindy Clark along with their four children are church planters in the great city of London. They have been serving there for 20 yrs and they have successfully planted Crossroads Baptist Church.
During this time Brian has also authored three books: ‘The Gospel Course’, ‘Brand New’ and their latest, ‘Just A.S.K.’ Brian is also a professor at Living Faith Bible Institute where he currently teaches, Methods of Evangelism and the book of Hebrews.
In January of 2025 the Clarks began their second church plant. Their vision is to plant a network of bible-believing, soul winning, disciple-making, expository preaching, missions-minded churches, from which to train up men and send them out around the world. Their plan is to turn London into a launchpad for world missions
“LORD, IF THIS IS OUR WORK, END IT; IF IT IS MAN’S WORK, BREAK IT DOWN; BUT IF IT BE THY WORK, REVIVE IT.”
— CHARLES SPURGEON