Our History:
Making Disciples of All Nations for over Twenty Years
1989-1998
In 1989, Ralph and Cheri Brune began NMSI with a vision, zeal for the Lord, and a group of wonderful support partners. Within the first five years, several foundational values emerged:
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A deep and abiding love for the Lord and concern for those without a chance to hear about Him.
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A realization that God desires all people to come to Him.
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An understanding that if God desires all people to come to repentance and commands us to go to them, there must be a way to accomplish His command.
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A desire to be effective in ministry while being appropriate within the specific context.
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The belief that a fluid organizational structure, intentionally decentralized, could best deliver the Gospel in today's world.
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The knowledge that true accountability is attainable and that it flows out of trust.
1998-2009
Phil and Gwen Hudson were recruited by Ralph into NMSI upon their return from Kenya in 1993. Five years later on November 1, 1998, the NMSI Board accepted Ralph’s resignation from NMSI. After Ralph’s resignation, the Board appointed Phil Hudson as President and CEO of NMSI. Phil led the mission through the relocation of the office from California to Florida. He also guided the mission in its initial growth, envisioning new ways of building Christian community among Jesus’ followers globally. On January 22, 2009, the NMSI Board accepted Phil's resignation as President and CEO. From January- August 2009, J.D. Whitney lead NMSI as interim CEO until a new CEO was selected.
2009 to Present
During
the past two years, NMSI was served under the leadership of JD Whitney
and Tim Dammon. In June 2010, Laura Clancy as appointed as Interim CEO
of NMSI. Laura and her family have been with NMSI almost since the
beginning. Laura, her husband Will, and their son, Marc, were some of
NMSI’s first missionaries. They ministered in Russia from 1996-1999. Laura served as Board Chair from 2003 through 2008.
With God's grace and
guidance, and the enthusiasm with which others have carried out His
vision, NMSI has grown as a mission with significant work in over 20
countries. Our missionaries, while predominantly American, are from 18
nationalities.
Striving to have each
person grow spiritually in Christ-likeness, NMSI has remained relevant
and effective in the midst of a rapidly changing world. A foundational
belief within NMSI is that God envisions Christians globally with the
desire to reach their neighbors with the Gospel. NMSI sees its calling
as helping Christians globally put ‘feet’ on their dreams. NMSI works
with local churches or believers and will only accept a call to places
where we can add value or freshness to their ministry that is not
otherwise available.
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