David & Kandy Bennett Transition Update #5
Sometimes we have to pinch ourselves to make sure we are awake and not dreaming ... It is an amazing opportunity to work with ministers from such diverse points of origin.
Seriously, the group of servant leaders we have worked with are incredible, and they come from a variety of situations where ministry is being created or transitions are taking root. They are courageous people taking risks to further our reach in sharing the Gospel with lost, isolated people.
The truth is we have a prime seat to watch what the Holy Spirit is doing through the ministers we get to coach and disciple. The stories we hear are incredible as churches transition, missionaries are sent out, ministries get started, and isolated, lost people come to know Christ. We all improve our serve and get better at engaging the secular world around us.
The days we receive the phone calls, emails, and texts reporting something exciting taking place are the best days we get to have! Most are private. Some we have published in our Stories of the Vine series we mail out to our Circle of Partners. We wish all the stories could be shared.
These stories speak of churches being transformed as a missionary movement takes root and commit to disciple-making practices which, in turn, awaken them to improve interactions with isolated, hurting people in their communities. It is a natural transformation for those willing to change and follow in the way of Jesus.
New missional ministries are birthed and being developed to reach into crevices often overlooked or missed before. It is people touching people in some crazy places where nothing was happening before, and now the Good News is being shared and experienced in real time.
These are some of the fun days we celebrate.
And you who stand with us are what makes it all possible. How grateful we are for you!
Please know we deeply value your partnership and the incredible impact you have on the ministry we get to do. The reality is those who partner with us literally empower us to keep mobilizing a missionary movement.
Today, we continue to face the challenges of transitioning a ministry and wanted to update you on the progress we have had to this point. Our focus right now revolves around funding and is really two-fold:
Part-One is getting all our partners to move their gifts to our secure Tithe.ly system. It is a simple process and only takes a few minutes to complete. If you haven't, maybe you could take care of it today.
Part-two is finding new partners willing to make a difference by giving $100 a month ($1,200 annually) to help us continue serving influencers who are changing the communities they serve by discipling the people of their church to live as missionaries at home. If you are unable to do this, any amount is a big help.
As of this writing we have about 60% of our donors who have transferred to the new system. This is wonderful and much better than the average for those making the same transition. We are so excited to see it continue to grow. You can be sure we have paused many times to thank God and lift up some praise.
However, this means 40% of our partners are still missing altogether; a few of these have contacted and informed us they are unable to continue as partners. We understand and appreciate what they have done in the past. It still stings a bit and we wish it didn't need to be this way ... we are human.
In case you are still sending your monthly support to U.S. Missions we want you to know that gifts through USM are no longer being forwarded to us as of March 10,2025. If you gave after this date, you need to contact USM and ask for a refund of your donation, and then you can give it through our new system.
Our Promise to You:
At Mission Converge, we continue in our committment to making this process as smooth as possible and streamlined the steps for you:
Online Click or Scan: Use the QR code or visit ConvergeGroup.org/giving.
Select “Mission Converge”: Follow the prompts to fill in your personal information and choose this option to ensure your gift goes to the proper account. You can set up recurring gifts if this makes it easier for you.
Review Your Details: Confirm your payment details, and remember—you can opt out of fee coverage if that’s your choice. Then click on the “Give” bar at the bottom.
If you encounter any issues, we are ready to assist via text, call, or email.
For those who want to mail gifts directly to us through the U.S. Postal Service, please make your checks out to Mission 330 and mark in the memo line as Mission Converge.
Then mail them to:
What Makes This Matters:
Your support is the backbone of our mission to activate transformation as we mobilize a missionary movement and build a thriving, faith-led community.
Act Now:
Please complete your update today. There really is no better time than the present moment. This simple action today ensures your gift continues to make a difference tomorrow.
Thank you for believing in our vision and for taking this crucial step with us.
Blessings,
David & Kandy Bennett
Lead Ministers
Mission Converge / Mission 330
P.S. Please contact us if you have any problems in making the change.