Mike Reynen collaborates with African leaders toward the expansion of the church and the formation of local churches. Church planting and ministerial education are high priorities. Mike and Vickie both encourage the missionary team in its work of strengthening and developing leaders. These days, Vickie works primarily for the FMWM office, assisting with onboarding new missionaries, but continues to be actively involved with Tumaini Women Kenya. The Reynens have three married children and six grandchildren.
Pray For
- the students at Wesley Missionary Institute – for spiritual development and essential skills development for working in cross-cultural ministry
- continued expansion within all countries in Africa where the FMC is at work
- 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 Lord’s guidance and strength in the Reynens’ travels in Africa
Recent Newsletters
Two-Thirds Through
The year has been wonderful! Driven by faith, the Wesley Missionary Institute opened in January 2021 with the first class of 11 students. Most teachers have been Togolese this first term, but they have also welcomed teachers from the U.S. and Nigeria. To remind you,...
The Ask
It all started with a missions conference at the Wilmore Free Methodist Church in 1997 and an introduction to Mike and Vickie Reynen. We were young and excited to learn more about missions, so Mike and Vickie graciously arranged a trip to Nigeria for us, a summer that...
Hope in Rwanda
Genocide is often the initial thought when most people think of Rwanda. While the genocide in 1994 was a horrific reality, Rwanda continues moving on from its painful past in hopeful ways, specifically in the future of its youth. One example of this is our good friend...
Yvonne’s Story
While at school, her dad's words of abuse often rang in her ears, and she struggled to focus on learning due to her lack of sleep. Yvonne was an ICCM-sponsored child. She was thankful for the opportunity to go to school and prayed for her sponsors every day, and she...