Mike Reynen works with African leaders for the expansion of the church and the formation of local churches. Church planting and ministerial education are vital. Mike and Vickie both encourage the missionary team in its work of strengthening and developing national leaders. Vickie puts much of her energy into Tumaini Women Kenya, a discipleship-oriented micro-savings and loan ministry, and Thrive (also Kenya), a young women’s ministry discipling and advocating against gender-based violence and sex trafficking. She works part-time in the FMWM office, assisting with the onboarding of new missionaries.
Pray For
- the students at Wesley Missionary Institute – for spiritual development and essential skills development for working in cross-cultural ministry
- continued expansion within the nine countries in West Africa where the FMC is engaged
- the spiritual deepening and enriching of the church life for every FM church in Africa
- the continued development of the Africa missionary team, praying for more workers to join the team
- the Thrive ladies to achieve their goals for additional groups and advocacy work
- the Lord’s guidance and strength in the Reynens’ travels throughout Africa
Recent Newsletters
Another Burundi Adventure
It was January 2024, and I found myself on another Burundi adventure where I met up with John McCready, grandson of the first Free Methodist missionaries to Burundi, John Wesley and Jennie Esther Haley. Ninety years ago, the Haleys set out to establish an Indigenous...
Vision and Hope for the Future
Escaping the ravages of war, Dr. Lwabanya Marx and his family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), traveling across Lake Tanganyika in a dugout canoe. He completed his high school studies while in a refugee camp in Burundi. During his time in the refugee camp,...
Resourcing the African Diaspora
"When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God” (Leviticus 19:33-34, NIV). These verses drive...
Malawi: 2,000 Souls for Christ by 2025
I envision a church outside the building, reaching 2,000 souls for Christ by 2025. Being a pastor and a superintendent, I realized I must lead by example, so I designated one day a week to go out sharing the good news. After receiving this vision, I knew I should...