First Christian Church of Seminole > New Mission Systems, Malawi
Larry and Mandy Renfro proved themselves faithful in the Lord’s service through years of fruitful ministry at FCCS. They provided leadership in our Childrens’ ministry, praise and worship teams, and in various leadership roles. In 2003, they both began to be convicted that the Lord was calling them to the mission field in Africa. That call was confirmed after a trip to visit the work New Mission Systems had intitated in Malawi, Africa. The Renfros spent the next year raising support and engaging in culture and language training. In March of 2005 they were on the field in Malawi, Africa.
Their Ministry in Malawi
Malawi is located in the southern part of Central Africa, located to the West of Lake Malawi. The greatest crisis the country now faces is severe poverty. Malawi is currently listed as one of the poorest nations on earth. Corollary to this problem is famine, drought, and disease. Malawi is also severely inflicted by the HIV/AIDS crisis and faces a decreasing life expectancy and increasing number of orphans.
Larry and Mandy will be based out of central Malawi. This mission will consist of:
- Working with existing churches to help them expand their reach across the community to orphans.
- Discipling leaders in the area to equip them to lead future church plants.
- Encouraging and practicing a lifestyle of evangelism
- Education in schools and through children’s camps about HIV/AIDS; its effects and prevention.
- Involvement in various humanitarian efforts and famine relief around the country.
For current information on the ministry in Malawi you can visit the following resources:
