Missions
Katie Hagstrom, Missions Pastor
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
These words of Jesus inspire and inform our hearts and actions for Missions at Bethel Christian Fellowship. We believe He empowers us to share the Gospel of Jesus outside the walls of our church — to advance the Kingdom of God through strategic, relational partnerships that are local, national, and international.
Our Global Partners
+ Shelley Carl
Shelley Carl was Bethel’s Children’s Pastor when God called her to serve as a missionary to Japan in 1986. Her ministry has included church planting and pastoring, serving on the boards of Teen Challenge & Central Bible College Japan, and the Co-Managing Editor for the Japan FIREBIBLE. She is now partnering with a Japanese pastor, launching a new church in Tokyo. Japan is less than 1% Christian and is the second largest unreached People Group in the world.
+ Mark & Lera Hamilton
Lera, was a teen in Bethel’s youth group. Today, Mark & Lera Hamilton, with their 6 children, work with Young Life to train and equip local Christians to reach out to teenagers in Belarus & the Baltics. In implementing YL in Belarus, Mark & Lera established a humanitarian work which provides clothes, food and Christmas gifts to families and orphans. YL hosts workshops in orphanages, youth programs, and camps to introduce a generation to Jesus.
+ Leslie Latona
Leslie Latona, a former Bethelite, has been serving in Colombia for over 14 years. She has been called to teach and train young adults in missions at the Bible School in Armenia, Colombia. Before going to Armenia, Leslie was in Bogota, Colombia where she partnered with local ministries who met the needs of children – by giving them meals, education, and sharing the Gospel. Leslie also coordinates Bethel’s short-term missions trip for its youth.
+ Samuel & Florence Mkisi
Bishop Samuel & Florence Mkisi are pastors of Church On The Wings—overseeing a number of churches all over Malawi, Africa. By God’s divine arrangement, and with the help of churches & ministries, they opened an orphanage to meet the needs of orphaned, abandoned, and endangered children. Today, the Upendo Children’s Village is home to 60+ children.
Our Local Partners
+ CompassCare Pregnancy Services
CompassCare Pregnancy Services has been Rochester’s trusted source for reproductive healthcare for over 35 years. CompassCare operates a professional medical office, with staff dedicated to serving women facing unplanned pregnancies by transforming their fear into confidence.
+ Christians United for Israel
Christians United for Israel is the largest pro-Israel organization in the US. They strive to act as a defensive shield against anti-Israel lies, boycotts, false theology, and political threats that seek to delegitimize Israel’s existence.
+ G-Force
Hector Santos is the founder of G-Force, a Five-Fold equipping Christian ministry. Through training, round-tables, conferences, prophetic ministry, School of the Prophets, and other activities, G-Force Ministries is answering the call of the Lord to mobilize the saints into the ministry.
+ The Father’s Heart
Russ & Anne Loria established The Father’s Heart in 2011. Their mission is to bring the hope of JESUS to the hurting, lonely, and hopeless hearts to those in Monroe County and its surrounding areas. They do this by sharing the Word of God, serving over 300 meals a week, and giving clothing to those who are in need.
+ Mighty Oaks Foundation
The Mighty Oaks Foundation is committed to serving our Military by providing intensive peer-based discipleship through programs, outpost meetings, and speaking events – designed to challenge our Warriors to overcome their past experiences and move forward into a life of purpose – at no cost to our Warriors.
+ The Open Door Mission
The Open Door Mission is a Christian Rescue Mission founded on the belief that with proper resources hope can be restored and lives forever changed. Services offered are Food & Emergency Housing, Meals, Clothing, Chapel Services, Women & Children Residents, and Addiction Recovery.
+ Bethel Express
Since 1987, Michael & Julia Peace has led Bethel Express, a ministry dedicated to affecting the lives of children, ages 6 – 12, with the good news of Jesus Christ. Each Saturday BE offers breakfast, fellowship, and a worship experience with Biblical teaching – in addition to tutoring and mentoring so they become agents of impact.
+ Quest for Life
Quest for Life’s purpose is to provide Christians with opportunities to reveal Jesus as the source of life and to proclaim this truth. They endeavor to serve the local church by providing training and opportunities for Christians to stand for the sanctity of life and the Gospel.
+ RocReach
RocReach is Bethel’s Corporate outreach initiative.
+ World Missions Alliance
World Missions Alliance was founded in by Chuck & Helen Todd to fulfill a 2 fold vision: preach the Gospel in the world’s “hot spots” and give Christians the opportunity to fulfill themselves in the Great Commission. Today WMA reaches into 20 countries meeting the needs of local churches, helping the poor, and opening doors for Christians to experience the blessing of God’s harvest.
+ Youth for Christ
+ Rochester Adult & Teen Challenge
+ Lifenet Apostolic Network
Lifenet Apostolic Network was started by Apostle Ron Domina. Its mission is to help establish and deepen connections between marketplace and ministry leaders and other cultural influencers - to strengthen and facilitate cooperative ventures - as well as provide strength, encouragement, and accountability to those who have a shared passion and vision for the advancement of the Kingdom of God.
