Missional Mornings
Last Sunday of each month - 8:15 a.m.
Behind the barn doors
Missional Mornings are a new monthly series designed to explore a variety of topics and hear insights from speakers. It's an opportunity for our community to come together, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn more about God’s heart for missions. This is a space where we can stop and ask questions, pray together, and challenge our hearts. Read below to learn about the past missional mornings and their topics. We hope to see you at the next one!
Previous Topics
February 23rd - Abrahamic Revolution & Jesse in pakistan
We discussed the book Abrahamic Revolution and its first five chapters. These chapters are all about God’s heart for the nations and how it all stems for the covenant God made with Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3. The author makes the argument that the whole Bible displays God’s heart for the nations, it is not just found in a few missional verses like “The Great Commandment.”
On this Missional Morning we introduced the ideas of this book and looked closer into Genesis 12:1-3 and how this verse is one of the greatest missional verses that can be traced throughout every book of the Bible.
We also heard from Jesse Armstrong who has recently visited Pakistan and developed connections there. Jesse shared his journey in getting involved in missions overseas and how he battled lies of not being good enough for missions. He shared some truths that God spoke over him and how he wants to respond "yes" to anything God brings his way. It was an encouraging time hearing Jesse’s obedience to the Lord.
March 30th - abrahamic revolution & a family moving overseas
On this morning, we continued our discussion on the book Abrahamic Revolution. In the book, the author splits up the Old Testament and the New Testament into sections and traces the theme of God’s heart to bless the nations. We focused on specific events in the Old Testament that show God’s heart for the nations. We had great discussion as we looked deeper into events like the Ten Commandments and the story of the fiery furnace and more.
We then heard from a family in the church (who have chosen to remain silent) about their journey in entering into missions overseas. They have spent many years praying about where God is leading them and feel God has called them to Asia. They have sold everything they own and are being obedient to God’s call and awaiting His perfect timing.
APRIL 27TH - Patrick and MAY, business as mISSIONS
This morning, we had the privilege of hearing from Patrick and May, pioneers in the field of Business as Missions. They have been part of the Hillside Community Church family for over two years and are actively involved at Colorado Christian University, where Patrick serves as a Professor of Entrepreneurship.
With over 30 years of overseas ministry experience, Patrick and May shared their inspiring journey—how they were called into ministry and later transitioned into Business as Missions. Throughout the years, they have lived in multiple countries and launched several businesses, using these ventures as platforms to build meaningful relationships with their employees and demonstrate the love of Christ through their daily interactions.
In addition to their business and ministry work, Patrick and May have mentored numerous couples and families pursuing Business as Missions. Today, they continue to invest in the next generation by mentoring students at Colorado Christian University who are passionate about starting businesses abroad for kingdom impact.
MAY 25TH - Tom gould and brayden flack, CCMC AND PROJECT C.U.R.E
We heard from Tom Gould about his involvement with Christ Care Medical Center in Lira, Uganda. Tom has been involved in connecting CCMC with Project C.U.R.E, an organization that brings medical supplies to medical clinics around the world. We also heard briefly from Brayden Flack who is traveling to Christ Care Medical Center as a member of a medical team with Project C.U.R.E.
Click here to view a video recording of this missional morning.
June 22nd - eden Valle and ministry in nicaragua
Eden was in town from Nicaragua and we had the pleasure to hear from him this missional morning. We got to hear an update on ministry in Nicaragua, including the clinic, his family, and the church in Esteli. Eden shared about what is like to do ministry in Nicaragua and the importance of building meaningful relationships with people. We also heard from him what it is like to do ministry cross culturally as he has welcomed many teams from out of the country.
aUGUST 31ST - aDAM AND OWEN EICHER
On this morning we heard from Adam and Owen Eicher. Adam traveled this summer to Peru with SAM (South American Missions) and Owen went to Tokyo with the organization Oaks. They spent several weeks serving and evangelizing to the people. Their trips included different ministry outreaches such as kids ministry, teaching, street evangelism and more. We are excited to hear what God is doing in their lives.
September 28th - local volunteer opportunities
This was a special morning where we got to share some local volunteer opportunities that Hillside members could participate in. We highlighted some specific opportunities from the Hillside Passion Project page, which you can view now with this link. As a church, we are super excited to see how many ministries are represented through the church body. On this morning, we also talked about a need for more leaders and hillside representatives for other ministries. If you want to view the volunteer opportunities, click this link.
March 15th - PATRICK AND MAY LAI, TECHNIQUES TO USE IN THE WORKPLACE
Patrick and May Lai spent another missional morning with us sharing more about Business as missions. This time they specifically talked about 50+ ways you can show the love of Jesus in your workplace to unbelievers. They shared beautiful stories of times they have used these tactics in their international workplaces and how they helped display the love of Jesus to those around them.
April 26th - anisa stumbo and international students ministry
We heard from Anisa Stumbo, a member of Hillside who works with an organization called Global Friends (a part of ISI). She works with international students at the School of Mines. Through the international students ministry, Anisa and her team of volunteers are able to build relationships, show hospitality, and read through the Bible with people all around the world. Anisa also shared how we as a church body can also participate in the international students ministry. If you want to learn more, click this link.
May 31st - Sam woo and living as a third culture kid
This morning we heard from Sam Woo and his story of being a third culture kid and growing up as a kid in China. We have gotten to hear the stories of couples or singles who have lived internationally as missionaries, but this morning we got to hear it from the perspective of a kid who grew up in it. This meeting was recorded so click this link to watch.
June 28th - Nicaragua Youth Group Team sharing
This past June was the first time in many years that we sent a team of youth and families to Nicaragua. The team had a great time, and on this missional morning we got to hear about their different experiences. Click this link to watch the recording.