009611-Gibbs,Eric
Lead Church Planter
Cockleburr Ethne Church
March 27
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About My Family
Brittany and I married shortly after high school, began serving in ministry and eventually surrendered to God’s calling to serve on the mission field. That calling has taken us many places and given us blessing upon blessing. We currently serve as full-time missionaries on the Tohono O’Odham Nation in southern Arizona.
God has graciously blessed us with a multitude of children from various backgrounds.
God has graciously blessed us with a multitude of children from various backgrounds.
About My Church Plant
I currently serve as a full-time missionary and church planter on the Tohono O'Odham (TO) Nation, the second largest Native American Reservation in the country. Our vision is that every community on the TO Nation would have consistent access to the gospel. We work toward that vision by planting churches, starting Bible studies, hosting missions teams and meeting needs in various ways.
In 2014, we were able to plant Cockleburr Ethne Church in the village of Cockleburr. Before that time, Cockleburr was an unreached village with zero believers. However, God has done a mighty work there and is continuing to grow and strengthen this young church.
In 2014, we were able to plant Cockleburr Ethne Church in the village of Cockleburr. Before that time, Cockleburr was an unreached village with zero believers. However, God has done a mighty work there and is continuing to grow and strengthen this young church.
NAMB Church Planting
Demonstrated Christian character is essential for missionaries and chaplains to gain credibility and build community. A missionary is a person who, in response to God's call and gifting, leaves his or her comfort zone and crosses cultural, geographic or other barriers to proclaim the gospel and live out a Christian witness in obedience to the Great Commission. The North American Mission Board supports missionaries serving across the United States, Canada and their territories. Churches are the missionary incubators and sending centers for missionaries through the Southern Baptist Convention. Missionaries serve in a variety of settings and face tremendous challenges. But the rewards are tremendous and life-changing. Missionaries have the privilege to represent their church and their Father in sharing the gospel as the primary focus of their activity. If you are interested in pursuing next steps as a potential missionary or chaplain from your church, explore the possibilities at namb.net/send-me.
