Since the inception of the Prestoncrest congregation in 1972, Prestoncrest has had a heart for Missions across Africa, Latin America, Guatemala, Europe, and the Middle East.
"All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations shall worship before You."
Psalm 22:27
Prestoncrest’s support falls in one of two categories: oversight or partial financial support. Oversight (denoted by an asterisk below) indicates that Prestoncrest provides financial support, spiritual guidance, and accountability. Prestoncrest’s Missions Executive Committee (MEC), deacons, membership and elders are directly engaged in oversight and effectiveness of the work. The second category, partial financial support, means Prestoncrest is financially engaged in the work and that the guidance of the mission is being overseen by another congregation.
Prestoncrest is blessed to partner with each of these mission families, charitable works, and congregations. It is our prayer that because of them, and our partnership with them, many will come to know Jesus. We are blessed by the Prestoncrest membership, Deacons, and Elders that tirelessly work side-by-side with each of these supported works. We hope you will enjoy getting to know about each of these efforts, and their good works for the kingdom of God. In addition to these efforts, we appreciate your additional prayer and support of Prestoncrest’s annual Medical Mission trip to Guatemala.
For more information about Prestoncrest’s missions efforts or any specific work, contact the Missions Executive Committee at missions@prestoncrest.org.
Cover Dallas With Love
Local Missions: Cover Dallas With Love Cover Dallas With Love, Prestoncrest’s Urban Mission effort, began in 2007. As a growing network of team members and local partnerships, Dallas is being served in the name of Jesus. The focus of “Cover Dallas” continues to evolve as we reach out to those dealing with challenges such as homelessness, addiction, mental health, natural disasters, incarceration, divorce, and grief… just to name a few. Additional efforts include providing great workshops for pre-marriage preparation, better…
Red River Family Encampment, New Mexico
Jerry & Cheryl Lawlis at the Red River Family Encampment, New Mexico For many years, Prestoncrest members have been involved in the Red River Family Encampment retreat. It is one of the largest Church of Christ gatherings and is a great week filled with wonderful speakers, fun fellowship, and a great chance to get away from a busy life to the beautiful scenery of Red River, New Mexico. It is officially held the 4th Sunday of June every year, but…
Texas, Mexico, Central & South America
Javier & Karla Leon, serving Texas, Mexico, Central & South America Many smaller hispanic Churches of Christ (30-50 members) do not have Elders, nor a good process to raise leaders. To help with this challenge, Javier León began the “Avanza Líder” ministry in 2019 to foster Biblical leadership relevant to the church today. The hope is that every congregation will be able to have Elders that lead the church in healthy ways, and that leaders arise in every area of ministry…
Nairobi, Kenya (Africa)
Made In The Streets in Nairobi, Kenya (Africa) The mission of MADE IN THE STREETS (MITS) is to love and serve children from the streets of Nairobi, Kenya – loving them fully and equipping them to earn a living while meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Since 1995, MITS has continued to learn and expand its impact. https://www.madeinthestreets.org Team members daily walk the streets of Eastleigh and visit children living on the streets. MITS provides first aid, Bible study,…
Ukraine
Dennis Zolotaryov in Ukraine After graduating from the Ukrainian Bible Institute, Dennis Zolotaryov and his family relocated to Irpin, Ukraine, just north of Kyiv to work with the Irpin Church of Christ. Dennis served as a rotating preaching minister. He and he and his wife Julia served the youth program, as well. Dennis and Julia also regularly did outreach at the local orphanage and brought orphans to church each week. Due to the Russian invasion of 2022, Dennis’ ministry has now dramatically…
Cebu City, Philippines
Bible Study Center in Cebu City, Philippines While in college at Texas A&M University, Barry Murrell met and married the daughter of missionaries to the Philippines, Sherry Wilkey. Barry and Sherry felt the call to continue God’s work in the Philippines and attended the School of World Evangelism before moving to Cebu City in 1980. There they raised and homeschooled 4 children as they ministered and worked for the Lord. The work in Cebu City continues as 2 of their…
Salzburg, Austria
Bill & Marie-Claire McDonough in Salzburg, Austria Born and raised in Idaho, Bill McDonough was called to serve 4 years in the US Air Force and spent 2 years in Japan and Vietnam, plus 18 months in Germany. While on flying status, he traveled throughout the Far East and Europe and worshiped with countless missionaries and national congregations. Because of this experience, following his military service, he decided to dedicate his life to full time missions. He began this journey…
Ghana, West Africa
Ghana Outreach in West Africa: Yendi, Saboba, & Beyond Ghana Missions officially began in 2010 to partner with evangelists to spread the Good News of Jesus. As of 2024, a total of 3400+ baptisms and 100+ congregations have spread throughout Northern Ghana (church attendance approaching 6000). Two primary congregations in Yendi and Saboba have lead evangelists that coordinate the work in this predominantly Muslim part of Ghana. The local evangelists receive training through several different sources: Heritage Christian University College…
Kikwit Region, D. R. Congo
Churches Of Christ in the Kikwit Region, D. R. Congo The Church of Christ was established in Kikwit in September 2020, thanks to Elder Charma Wampie. After serving for 10 years as an Assemblies of God Pastor, Charma was introduced to the teachings of the Church of Christ, and quickly agreed to study and train with Doyle Kee. After Doyle’s death, Charma, supported by Doyle’s wife (Barbara), established a congregation in Kikwit. He began proclaiming the good news of the…
Antigua, Guatemala (Central America)
Wernes & Maria Tobar in Antigua, Guatemala Wernes Tobar was born and raised in Ahuachapan, El Salvador. He attended the Biblical Institute of Central America (BICA), as holds a BS in Science & Math. Prior to coming to Guatemala, Wernes served as a Preacher at the Church of Christ in Ahuachapan, El Salvador 2008 -10 and did mission work in Palmares, Costa Rica from 2011-2014. He moved to Guatemala in 2014 to help with the Antigua Church of Christ. In…
Chimaltenango, Guatemala (Central America)
Simeon & Maribel Sapon in Chimaltenango, Guatemala Simeon Sapon was born and raised in Antigua. He received his first Bachelor’s in Antigua, and then a 2nd Bachelor’s in Theology in Honduras. He also studied for 2 years in Guatemala City toward a degree in Administration, before moving back to Antigua to preach. In October of 1996, Simeon married Maribel Racancoj. They moved to Chimaltenango to plant a new church. They started off having worship services in a rented building on…
Middle East
Nathan & Mahsa Elyaar: Kelisanet, serving the Middle East Nathan was born in Tabriz, Northwest Iran, raised a Muslim in an Islamic society. He became a Christian in 2007, at which time he started sharing the story of Jesus to everyone. In 2008, he started discipling the first house church in Iran. At the same time, he worked through the internet to share the good news of the Gospel with Iranians across Iran. Through his internet ministry and his travels…