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Mark Bates

@MJBates3

Senior Director of US Operations at Mission to the World (MTW), the global sending agency of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

 Colorado Springs, CO
Joined October 2010
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#MissionsMonday In partnership with RUF-Global, we're looking for a pastor to minister to college students and expand the campus ministry in Rionegro, Colombia. Is God calling you? mtw.org/opportunity-details/…
RUF-Global Pastor for Rionegro

RUF-Global Pastor for Rionegro

RUF-Global Pastor for Rionegro

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It is with deep sadness, yet with the sure hope of the gospel that we share that Dr. Paul D. Kooistra, former MTW Coordinator went to be with the Lord today. He will be dearly missed. Please join us in praying for his family. mtw.org/stories/details/cele…
Celebrating the life of Dr. Paul D. Kooistra: A legacy shaped by God’s grace

Celebrating the life of Dr. Paul D. Kooistra: A legacy shaped by God’s grace

Celebrating the life of Dr. Paul D. Kooistra: A legacy shaped by God’s grace

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We’re baack! The rumors are true. By popular demand, the PCA Global Missions Conference is returning in 2027! ow.ly/MmR750YF3Rq
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See this Instagram photo by @mtwglobal instagram.com/p/DQYEmsyDuFF/…
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Here is an excellent article by Matthew Capone, Pastor of Cheyenne Mountain PCA, on the plight of a member of the church. firstthings.com/iranian-chri…
Iranian Christians Should Not Be Detained While Seeking Asylum - First Things

Iranian Christians Should Not Be Detained While Seeking Asylum - First Things

ICE began detaining Iranian asylum seekers after the bombing of Iran’s nuclear refinement facilities on June 22. Among them is Shabnam Maleki, a beloved member of the church I...

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I am looking forward to diving into this study by my friend, Paul Kim. I am thankful to him and our friends at @GraceAtTheFray for producing helpful resources for the church.
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Please pray for a Shabnam, member of Cheyenne Mountain PCA in Colorado Springs. Her pastor and others are interviewed in the clip below. #PCAGA Local Iranian-Christian asylum seeker has been detained by ICE youtu.be/KyP3qJaQsYc?si=LbQX… via @YouTube
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Tricia and I send out an occasional prayer letter for our work with MTW. If you would like to receive it, email me at Mark.Bates@mtw.org. Thanks!
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Tricia and I occasionally send out email updates about our work with Mission to the World. If you would like to receive them, please email me at Mark.Bates@mtw.org. Thanks!
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