Missions begins and ends with the supremacy of God and worship of God. The missionaries that Raintree supports are seeking to spread the worship of Jesus Christ to all peoples of the world and to make disciples of those people for Christ. This philosophy is clearly displayed in Matthew 28:18-20 in the words of Jesus:
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Our Missionaries
Tom and Deborah Nite- Africa, Asia & Europe
Tom and Deborah Nite established International Biblical Training Inc. This non-profit organization assists in and enhances the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. Tom also teaches at bible colleges, seminaries and conferences in Eastern Europe, India, Africa and the Caribbean.
Jim and Debbie Shoberg- Europe
Jim and Debbie are coaching and mentoring church planters as well as overseeing the work of church planting for Avant Ministries in parts of Europe.
Jeremy and Blinda Dunn- Papua New Guinea
We support Jeremy and Blinda Dunn, who are missionaries to Papua, New Guinea. Jeremy serves as an Aviation Maintenance Specialist for Ethnos 360. He truly helps to fuel and equip the church planting efforts in New Guinea.
Katie Haskell - South Africa
After deputation, Katie, who is a nurse, will move to South Africa to share the gospel and the love of Christ through compassionate medical care. She, with the help of a local doctor, will teach medical education classes and open a clinic for the Zulu people.
Christina Smith-Zori - Tanzania, Africa
Christina serves the children of the Tanzania Orphans' Mission, a Project of AMG International. She directs the spiritual growth of the children through teaching, discipleship, and training in the word of God, as well as activities that will enhance their childhood development. In addition, she is the communication bridge between the children and their sponsors.
The Blue River Kansas City Baptist Association is a network of over 130 churches in the Greater Kansas City area that are partnering together for the advancement and flourishing of the Kingdom of God. Their vision is for Gospel outreach, resourcing churches, assisting community transformation, church planting, and equipping leaders. The ministries we support through the BRKC include People Teams, Restoration House, College Ministry, and refugee outreach.