Don Shire Ministries
Don Shire Ministries shares the love of Christ worldwide through concert ministry, evangelism, and short-term mission trips. Founded in 1997 by trumpeter and ordained minister Don Shire, the ministry mobilizes individuals and church groups to serve through teaching, outreach, construction projects, children’s programs, and prison ministry.
Through donor support, Don Shire Ministries also cares for orphans and widows in India and Haiti and assists Ukrainian war refugees. Don’s concerts and recordings are designed to inspire audiences to live committed lives for Christ, and his ministry has touched over 40 countries worldwide, bringing both music and the gospel to people of all ages.
Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center
Living Alternatives is a faith-based, life-affirming ministry that supports individuals facing unplanned pregnancies by affirming the God-given value of every human life. The center provides free, confidential services including pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds, education and mentoring on pregnancy and parenting, adoption support, after-abortion care, and spiritual and emotional support. All care is offered at no cost and focused on empowering informed, life-affirming decisions with dignity and compassion. https://www.pregnancyresourcecenter.org/
MorningStar Mission
MorningStar Mission is a Christ‑centered ministry in downtown Joliet serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Since 1909, the mission has provided meals, shelter, recovery support, housing assistance, and essential resources, all while sharing the hope and love of Jesus Christ. Their programs aim not only to meet physical needs but also to offer spiritual encouragement, discipleship, and guidance, helping people experience restoration and new life in Christ.
morningstarmission.org
Dan & Toshiko Lockwood – International Students, Inc.
Dan and Toshiko Lockwood serve with International Students, Inc. at the University of Oregon, reaching graduate and PhD students from around the world with the gospel. They mentor international students, lead Bible studies, and foster community, helping students grow in their faith while far from home. Dan and Toshiko are passionate about seeing lives transformed by Jesus Christ.
https://internationalstudents.org/team/lockwoods/
Landon & Hannah Jones – ABWE / Live Global
Landon and Hannah Jones are preparing to serve with ABWE’s Live Global ministry, partnering with national church leaders to advance the gospel in a largely post‑Christian context. They are focused on evangelism, discipleship, church planting, and theological training, equipping future leaders and fostering spiritual growth. Hannah also supports biblical counseling and discipleship, especially among women exploring faith, helping them encounter the hope of Jesus Christ.
https://give.abwe.org/worker/landon
