Jesus is already at work in the lives of people around us. We want to follow him and join in his restoration and transformation work. It begins with paying attention to our neighbours and being prepared to respond with compassion. SPL is committed to taking that transformation to our global community in supporting our mission partners.
- As a church, 15% of our annual budget supports ongoing mission partnerships. When you give to SPL, a portion of your donation supports missions.
- Our volunteer missions committee reviews potential partnerships and recommends to Session where SPL’s missions funds should be directed each year.
- As the need arises, we also invite extra donations to specific one-time mission projects.
Partner Missionaries:
When we choose to fund a missionary partner, we do so with a long-term commitment in mind so that they don’t have to worry about our funding support from year to year. Our current missionary partners include:
Not shown is Ani Hjiir with Interserve Canada.
SPL Organizational Partners
As a church, we support the kingdom work of other organizations and churches in Canada and globally. Here are some of the organizational partners with whom we have long-term relationships.
New Song Church, Hainamosa, Dominican Republic: Our partnership with New Song Church in Hainamosa is the most significant long-term partnership that SPL has. We have had the privilege of sending some of our teens to Hainamosa to learn about discipleship in a majority-world country. We continue to support this church, and especially its leaders Jose and Gloria Lopez, in their creative efforts to make a difference in the lives of the very poor communities surrounding them.
Teacher Mentors Abroad, Dominican Republic: TMA supports the training and professional development of teachers in underresourced areas in the Dominican Republic. Their commitment to sustainability has led them to invest in training trainers in the DR so that mentorship opportunities emerge locally.
Ghana Rural Integrated Development (GRID), Northern Ghana: SPL has supported GRID’s Babanayaa project, helping vulnerable women become self-sustaining through peanut farming. More recently, members of our church family have been connected with the launch of the Leyaata Hospital in northern Ghana.
Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Leaskdale: Each year local farmers volunteer their time and equipment to raise crops on our church acreage. These crops are then sold and proceeds are donated to the Canada Foodgrains Bank (CFGB), which is involved in humanitarian and food security projects around the world. Please read our update on the Fall 2022 crops here.
Sunrise Pregnancy and Family Support Services, Uxbridge: Sunrise offers confidential pregnancy and parenting support to women and their families in Uxbridge.
Water Ambassador, Canada: Water Ambassadors assist communities in developing a sustainable clean water source. They assist with locating and drilling wells and then provide communities with the training needed to maintain the equipment.
Get Involved
- Pray. Choose a missionary partner or organization, learn about what they are doing, and pray for them regularly.
- Connect. Volunteer to be a connection and encouragement with one of our missionary partners.
- Give. When you donate to SPL, a portion of your funds goes to missions. We also ask for direct donations to specific appeals from time to time.
- Serve. Are you passionate about missions and have some experience? Consider volunteering to serve on our missions team or one of its supporting groups. Applications will be reviewed by the Missions Team to ensure the best fit between your gifts and the area of service.
Applying for a LIT position, camp staff, or mission experience? We support our students through prayer, and, if eligible, financial assistance.
You can fill out a Short-Term Mission Application here.