Global Church FOcus

Our Missionaries

The Sharpe Family

Chandler, Jamie, Miriam, Selah, Gideon, Malachi

Agency: Ethnos 360 – Papua New Guinea

The Sharpe family serves in Member Care for their region in Papua New Guinea. Their days include praying for their fellow missionaries, having people in their home for meals, sending cards and goodies into bush locations, conversations over coffee, etc.

How to Get Connected to Updates: Email Chandler and Jamie to get connected to their updates. 

How to Give: Visit the Ethnos360 website, enter an amount, and select “give”.

 

The Walton Family

Jeff, Candace, Elijah, Kirk, and Joshua

Agency: Cadence International – Pyeongtaek-si, South Korea

The Walton Family are the Directors for the Humphreys Hospitality House serving the US Army Garrison (USAG) Humphreys military community in South Korea by offering food, fellowship, and love to those who walk through their doors. They share a meal, worship, and Bible Study each Friday at the Hospitality House. Monthly, they host a board game day and a ladies’ craft day on Sunday. They encourage and challenge people to grow deeper in their relationships with Christ, through mentorship, discipleship, and Bible studies. They also seek to partner with the local base chaplains to meet the spiritual needs of military personnel and their families. They strive to fulfill the Great Commission by providing a home-away-from-home where they share the gospel and their lives with the USAG Humphreys community.

How to Get Connected to Updates: Visit the Cadence website and click  “Stay Connected with Jeffrey & Candace” on the side of the page or email Jeff or Candace.

How to Give: Visit the Cadence website and click “Give Now” at the top of the page.

The Scott Family

Jim, Kami, Austin, Gage, & Micah

Agency: Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Bedford, VA 

The Scott Family is reaching coaches and athletes with the Love and Gospel of Jesus Christ through the common interest of Sports. They provides devotions, bibles, encouragement, Biblical character traits, camps, and drinks/snacks to Middle and High School sports as well as Community Events

How to Get Connected to Updates: Visit their Facebook Page or email Jim.

How to Give: Visit the FCA website and select whether you would like to give monthly or a one-time gift.

The Bruno family

Leo & Rebecca (Becca)

Agency: Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Roanoke, VA

Leo works as the South Roanoke Valley Area Director, being responsible for FCA’s presence in Roanoke County, Roanoke City, and Franklin County. His mission is to ENGAGE, EQUIP and EMPOWER this generation through sports and faith, creating a lasting impact in the lives of coaches and athletes.

How to Get Connected to Updates: Email Leo to get connected to their updates. 

How to GiveVisit the FCA website and select whether you would like to give monthly or a one-time gift.

 

The Brown Family

Thomas & Heather

Agency: Deeper Water Ministries – Smith Mountain Lake

Thomas Brown has been leading Deeper Water Ministries since 2018. The mission is about connecting people into a deeper life with God by disconnecting them from the world through water sports and high adventure outdoor activities. 

How to Get Connected to Updates: Email Thomas to get connected to updates. 

How to Give: Visit the Deeper Waters website and click “donate”.

 

Emily Uhlmeyer

Agency: Cru – Lynchburg, VA

Emily is currently in the states working with local universities with Cru. Emily connects with students for the purpose of Evangelism and Discipleship. Emily previously served 2 years in Sweden working alongside the local church in to teach students and refugees with the gospel. She is hoping to return in the near future working alongside the local church.

How to Get Connected to Updates: Email Emily to get connected to updates

How to Give: Visit the CRU website and click “Give a Gift”.

 

Upcoming Mission Trips

Nicaragua

Dates: June 28-July 5, 2025

Join us as we partner with Because We Care Ministries (BWCM) to share the gospel and be a light to the people in Nicaragua. 

Cost of $1,550/person will include airfare, transportation, most meals, and lodging.

This trip is now closed for registration

Columbia, SC

Dates: August 21-24, 2025

Bedrock will be taking a team to Columbia, South Carolina to partner with Send Relief in serving the community.

More information about this opportunity will be coming soon. 

Join Us On Mission

Our Partners

LOCAL

 

o   Churchwide Service Projects

o   Small Group Service Projects

o   The Agape Center

REGIONAL

 

o   Bedrock Network

o   CarePortal

o   SBCV

o   NAMB

CROSS-CULTURAL

 

o   Safe Families

o   CarePortal

GLOBAL

 

o   Missionaries

o   BWCM

o   Asian Hope

o   IMB