Missions
Reaching the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through faithful servants and committed partnership.
A Heritage of Global Outreach
The Chapel has always maintained a strong emphasis on missions. As early as 1976, the first missionaries sponsored by the assembly left the homeland for the foreign field.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
Matthew 28:19
Our Missionary Heritage
Turkey
First Missionary Family
Duncan and Patty MacDowell
These were Duncan and Patty MacDowell and their children. Although Duncan was the son of missionary parents in Paraguay (and thus fluent in Spanish), the Lord directed this young family to reach the lost in Turkey.
The MacDowells served in Turkey for two years before returning to Lubbock in 1978. In 1980 they moved to Columbia, South Carolina where they are currently serving the Lord in a church in Waterboro.
Honduras
Long-term Partnership
Jim and Sharon Haesemeyer
In 1989, Jim and Sharon Haesemeyer left for Tegucigalpa, Honduras. After language learning and cultural adaptation, Jim helped to establish the assembly at Colonia Rodriguez, in Comayaguela (Tegucigalpa's neighboring city).
Current Ministry Focus:
Netherlands
Chapel Connection
Tom Marinello and Family
In addition, although not commended from FreeWay, another active missionary, Tom Marinello, passed his formative Christian years at the Chapel in the late 1970's.
Ministry Journey:
Missions Impact & Support
Church Planting
Supporting the establishment of new assemblies and indigenous church leadership
Biblical Training
Providing theological education and biblical training programs for local leaders
Literature Ministry
Publishing and distributing biblical materials in Spanish and other languages