Steve, Julie, Kees & Sela Kramer

Steve and Julie Kramer have been Assemblies of God World and U.S. Missionaries for over 23 years, including 12 years in the Netherlands. Steve has a miraculous story, being born with cerebral palsy and being told he would never walk or be productive. The Lord is using Steve’s story to open new doors to help the Dutch Assemblies of God plant 100 churches in the next 10 years through compassion, outreach and discipleship. The Kramers are coming alongside local churches to help them minister to the most vulnerable in their communities utilizing scalable, plug and play models of ministry,

The Kramers have been married for almost 20 years and have two kids, Kees (age 16) and Sela (age 12).

RYAN & ANGELA MCCULLOUGH

Ryan and Angela strengthen the national church by encouraging and equipping the church in their community evangelism efforts. 

“God has given us many opportunities to walk alongside pastors and breathe encouragement into the local churches in Wales. Sometimes that is preaching and encouraging congregations. Other times, it is consulting with a struggling church. Often, it is showing up and praying for pastors when they are feeling discouraged. In each and every situation we are seeing one common thread. The church here cares about reaching the lost for Christ. It is truly wonderful to work with like-minded people and do all we can to help them. Again and again, we are witnessing the churches here become increasingly mission-minded and outward-focused. Young leaders are emerging. It is a new day in Wales.”

Laurel Ellis

Laurel first went to Latin America in 1982 as a missionary associate alongside her husband, Rick, helping establish new churches in Argentina and Paraguay. They subsequently became career missionaries planting churches in Loja, Ecuador and in several cities in Chile. During those years three sons were born on the mission field. 

In 2017 Rick unexpectedly died of a heart attack. Laurel continues to follow God's call as a missionary in Cuenca, Ecuador. She serves alongside Ecuadorian pastors and the missionary team, helping them to expand their ministries including church planting as well as identifying and developing leaders. She is also involved in training and mentoring Ecuadorian and AGWM missionaries.

Mike and Nikki McPeak

Chi Alpha is a mission outreach to the Idaho State University campus. Every year future leaders come from across the world to our campuses; lost, anxious about their future, and needing the truth of Jesus to transform their lives. Chi Alpha's mission is to reconcile students to Christ, transforming the university, the marketplace, and the world. Idaho State University Chi Alpha in Pocatello has been on campus for thirty years and we are passionate about seeing students follow Jesus with their whole lives, making disciples that make disciples.  

JEREMY & Angela Kuntz | YOUNG adult group

This group is for young adults ages 18 to 25 who are looking to connect with others their age and grow in relationship with each other. We will be looking at ways to be intentional with our relationship with the Father.

Launch Date: February 9

When: Thursday evenings, 7P

Where: Nampa, ID

Contact: Angela 208-369-7411  Jeremy 208-871-1362

chris and erica badejo | pre-marital & newlywed couples

This group is for "about to get married" couples needing pre-marital counseling or "just married" couples (less than a year) who did not go through premarital counseling at Awaken. We’ll do a study of the book Before you say I do. We’ll meet for 9 weeks.

Dates: February 5-April 2

When: Sunday mornings, 11:45A

Where: Office addition, Awaken Church

Contact: Chris cbadejo@gmail.com

Dakota Kuntz and connie Vaughn | adult creative group

A creative small group that is looking to build relationships through lessons and creative activities.

Launch Date: February 7

When: Tuesday evenings, 7P

Where: Awaken Church

Contact: Dakota 208-965-6738 dakotabsu@gmail.com