Chapel Pointe is on mission and we are inviting you to join us!
From Boston to Brazil to Romania, we are sending teams to share the Gospel throughout the world. We want to deepen relationships with current Chapel Pointe missionaries and partners, engage with God’s presence in a different cultural setting, and participate in events to make disciples and multiply transformed followers of Jesus.
Check out the trips listed below for details and links to sign up.
When: February 13-21, 2026
Where: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Team Size: 8-10 people
Cost: $3,000 (best estimate before purchasing airfare)
Trip Focus: We will be partnering with ABWE and Live Global to work alongside a local church to provide medical care to Haitian refugees in order to engage them relationally with the gospel. This is a great opportunity for nurses, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and certified nursing assistants.
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Come back each month for updated prayers and praises from our missions partners!
Nancy Berends | Serving primarily in Togo, West Africa, based in West Michigan
Praises
After nearly three years of work, the project to connect lab equipment directly to the hospital software in Togo has been successfully implemented! Lab results now auto-import instead of being typed manually, and both doctors and patients have already noticed shorter wait times.
God continues to bring people to Himself through the healthcare ministries — in hospitals, mobile teams, and small clinics.
I’m deeply thankful for co-workers who faithfully share the Good News even as they meet people’s physical needs.
Prayers
Pray for God to provide a new medical director, as the physician who was to begin orientation in November has withdrawn.
Pray for one of our physicians who is struggling to raise financial support, that God would meet her needs abundantly.
Pray for God to send more laborers into His harvest fields, especially where the need is great and the harvest is ripe.
The Caudill Family | Director of Live Global, based in Pennsylvania
Praises
We’ve had many profitable meetings recently that will help increase ministry effectiveness.
We’ve enjoyed a season of local outreach and hospitality—our home has been full of ministry and community!
The Lord is opening new doors for kingdom expansion globally, and we’re excited to pursue them.
Prayer Requests
Pray for our upcoming five-week trip after Christmas, which includes multiple countries and cities—for protection, health, and fruitful ministry.
Pray for wisdom for Andrew as he leads several strategic initiatives for greater kingdom impact.
Pray that God would draw our children to salvation.
Saeed and Saida | Northern Caucasus of Central Asia.
Praises
Thank God that one person repented and accepted Jesus Christ. He shared that seeing believers live honestly transformed his life and led him to follow Christ.
Thank the Lord that people close to us have begun attending church.
Thank God for the ministry He has entrusted to us to serve Him and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Prayer Requests
Pray for those who are attending church—that they would repent, accept Jesus Christ, and become His disciples.
Pray for the translation of the New Testament—that the Lord would bless the work and produce much fruit for His Kingdom.
Pray for provision of a new rental space for our church, as we need an additional location to gather.
The Sanford Family | Serving in Papua New Guinea
Praises
While there are still a few things to address, the majority of the medical work we needed during furlough has been completed.
It has been a blessing to spend several months speaking in many churches, and we’re grateful for that season. We’re also thankful to be nearing the end of traveling and church visits.
God has been incredibly kind to us throughout this furlough, and we praise Him for the many ways He has faithfully provided and cared for us.
Prayer Requests
Pray for another family to join our church-planting team among the Gende people before we return from furlough.
Pray for our teammates, the Fitzpatricks, who are on the ground in PNG and continuing the work during this season.
Pray that we would be able to build some financial savings before returning to PNG, as this furlough has been more expensive than anticipated.
Dave & Jan Santos | Serving in São Paulo, Brazil
Praises
Both the children’s and adults’ choir presentations drew many visitors who heard the Gospel.
Our son-in-law, Nathan, received an exciting opportunity to begin a “side gig” that is expected to grow into a full-time job within the year, helping support their growing family.
We are over 90% ready to host the group arriving on January 5.
Prayer Requests
Pray for good health, stamina, and spiritual growth for all of us as we minister alongside college students—especially as we host a large VBS.
Pray for Nathan as he learns the ropes and begins working his new side gig.
Pray that the Lord would powerfully use Dave’s year-end sermon this Sunday.
Pray for little Helena, a 3-year-old daughter of a new church member, who is hospitalized with fluid in her lungs—that she would respond well to antibiotics. Also pray for her single mom, Priscila.
The Stevens Family | Serving in England, based in Oxford
Praises
We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas break—our first true rest in a long time—and were able to spend it with Ella and Kiera while they’re home from university.
God continues to faithfully provide for Start to Stir. Our 2026 budget has already been met through current gifts and pledges.
Prayer Requests
Pray for open doors to share our evangelism tools with Christian Unions on UK university campuses.
Pray for 200 new churches and 100 new schools to use our resources this year to help share the Gospel.
Pray for fertile ground and soft hearts through our weekly local outreach: a secondary school, youth outreach nights, and ministry in the Madley Park neighborhood of Witney.
The Cooper Family | Serving in Togo, West Africa
Chris and Lydia Cooper are ABWE missionaries serving in Togo, West Africa at the Hospital of Hope. The hospital cares for patients from over 6 surrounding countries, including many unreached people groups, serving as a church planting catalyst in the region. The Coopers are passionate about meeting the physical needs of unreached families to engage them with their spiritual need for Christ.
Praises
We are praising God for smooth travel and no jet lag upon arrival.
Our missionary classmates have been a huge blessing as they help us adjust to life in France.
Prayer Requests
Pray for us as we begin classes and adjust to the school schedule. We’ve been told the first two weeks are like “drinking from a firehose.”
Pray that James adjusts well to the nursery, stays healthy, and enjoys time with his new friends. We’re very thankful for the on-site nursery.
Pray for continued adjustment to everyday life in Albertville—grocery shopping, laundry, and new rhythms.
Make an impact in your local community
Living on mission starts right where God has placed you! As transformed followers of Jesus, we desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community. God has placed each of us uniquely in a community to share His glory with our neighbors, in our schools, workplaces, and more. We would love to walk with you as you journey living missionally right where you are.
Looking to learn more about missions at Chapel Pointe? Connect with us by filling out the contact form.
