The Journey Deepens web resources and weekend retreats began in 2003 and
are organized by
MissionsFocus International (successor to
Heartland
MissionsFests 1990-2001). Officers are President Dave
Leggett, Exec. Director John McVay, Operations Director Mike Eager,
Treasurer Earl Walters CPA, Secretary
George Wiland, Advisor Steve Baker.
The purpose of MissionsFocus International is to help missions-minded
Christians expand, deepen, and strengthen their relationship with God,
and to be a channel of information for those willing to explore steps
towards becoming a missionary.
Like many missions groups we are interdenominational and have adopted the
Lausanne Covenant as our doctrinal statement. The organizers
are based in Tulsa with mailing address:
MissionsFocus c/o John McVay
7600 S. Lewis Ave.,
Tulsa, OK 74136 USA
Phone (918) 748-1713
Contact us online via Ask A Missionary or
The Journey Deepens retreat.
We invite you to make a financial gift of any amount to help
fund scholarships and make the retreat possible for
prospective missionaries who may not otherwise be able to
attend. For a tax-deductible donation
you may mail a check to the above
address or use the below button:
We invite you
to tell a friend about The
Journey Deepens website.
Here are some
endorsements from international missions leaders.
"I believe
this website and retreat are an important part of what God is doing that we
might become more obedient to the challenge of reaching unreached
peoples. It is especially encouraging to see a number of churches
and organizations relate and work together with other members of
the Body of Christ."
—George
Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilization
"I am delighted to hear of this initiative to give prospective
missionary candidates such an intense weekend. This will be a special
time of exposure to mature missionaries and some of the realities
of working cross-culturally and help many to have their future role
in missions clarified. May God use this vision to impart vision!"
—Patrick
Johnstone, author of Operation World.
"As I minister
throughout the world I am continually meeting people who sense God's
call to missions but are unsure how to proceed. This retreat is
a unique opportunity to receive expert information and direction
in how to respond to God's call"
—Terry Law, founder of
World Compassion
Local hosts are needed to
co-sponsor retreats in different regions of the USA.
Special thanks to Mark Orr for programming the original Ask A
Missionary database software and to the EFC Task Force for Global
Mission for web hosting the first six years.
Web development provided by
Gurutec with graphics design by Greg Boyles.
Special thanks to Multicom (918) 744-1400 for providing voice mail
services.
