global missions

Since its inception in the early 1960’s

A child at City Life Church

Jesus’ global mission has been integral to City life Church

Over the years several missionaries have been sent out, supported, and celebrated as they have accomplished great things for the Kingdom of God.

The overarching vision
of CLC Global Missions is reaching nations through healthy local churches. We believe that Jesus' strategy for the world is the church — establishing a local expression of His church in every community. The best way to help the poor, care for children, and change a community is through a healthy, life-giving community of Jesus followers — a local church.  

How to get involved

Our strategy, therefore, is to partner with churches and movements, to use our resources to help plant and grow healthy churches and leaders that reproduce.

Pray: Jesus encouraged us to pray that the Lord of the harvest would send labourers into the harvest fields. The ongoing prayer, “Thy Kingdom come,” is the backbone of our worldwide effort. To help you effectively pray, we invite you to personally connect with one or more of the places and people that are on the frontline.

Give: Someone said the word ‘Go’ in Jesus’ Great Commission is the most expensive word in the Bible! Here is how you directly participate in reaching our world at CLC.

  • Your tithes: We have committed 5% of all our tithes towards Global Outreach.

  • Giving to Missions: We encourage you to consider making a regular donation to our Global Missions fund

  • Designating a Target: You can choose to designate your finances to a specific field 

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Go: Watch for an opportunity to go on a short-term mission. It will change your life and bless you in unexpected ways.

How to get involved

Our strategy, therefore, is to partner with churches and movements, to use our resources to help plant and grow healthy churches and leaders that reproduce.

Pray: Jesus encouraged us to pray that the Lord of the harvest would send labourers into the harvest fields. The ongoing prayer, “Thy Kingdom come,” is the backbone of our worldwide effort. To help you effectively pray, we invite you to personally connect with one or more of the places and people that are on the frontline.

Give: Someone said the word ‘Go’ in Jesus’ Great Commission is the most expensive word in the Bible! Here is how you directly participate in reaching our world at CLC.

give to global missions

Go: Watch for an opportunity to go on a short-term mission. It will change your life and bless you in unexpected ways.

HOW WILL THEY HAPPEN?

There are four different types of  Life Groups you can lead. 1) Sunday service focused in person (enjoy the service together and then discuss afterwards) 2) Sunday service focused online (online discussion after the service) 3) Hybrid Sunday service focused of both online and in person 4) Free Market (based on hobby, interest, life stage, bible study etc)

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Armando and Cheryl Ferraro - CLC Families Small Group

Status: Open

YA/Couples

Armando and Cheryl Ferraro

Sunday, Morning

Zoom/Promontory

We’re going to be meeting after our first service on Sunday mornings. We’ll be having discussion about the service, about life, and just taking time in general to connect. We’ll be meeting online to start, but that will change depending on restrictions. Open to young adults, and couples!

A couple at City Life Church

Status: Open

Adults

Andrew and Kayla Van Santen

Sunday, Evening

Zoom/Chilliwack

Our group is about connecting, growing and building one another up as we do life! We plan to build our discussions around what we are learning in church as well as have time to pray for each other and of course have food and games!

Mother and child at City Life Church

Status: Open

Moms/Kids

Alisha Trelenberg

Tuesday, Morning

Various trails

A time where moms can connect with other moms as we do toddler friendly hikes with our kiddos.

Old couple at City Life Church

Status: Open

Women

Alita Haak and Sandi Berube

Tuesday, Morning

Virtual/Sardis

Healing Shame is a course put out by Elijah House. You will learn the devastating effects of shame, the roots of shame, the strongholds of shame and how to very simply take the strongholds down.  This course is designed to restore honor, identity, relationships and Kingdom purpose for you or those you minister to.

Barrie and Natasha Thiessen - CLC Young Adults Small Group

Status: Full

YA

Barrie and Natasha Thiessen

Monday, Evening

Virtual/East Chilliwack

We’re a group for young adults. We get together, talk about life and leadership, and generally have a great time hanging out.

Sunkissed lady at City Life Church

Status: Open

Women

Casandra Dancocks

Tuesday, Evening

Virtual/East Chilliwack

Thriving in Babylon (a study on Rightnow Media)

James and Elaine Layzell - CLC Adults Small Group

Status: Open

Adults

James and Elaine Layzell

Wednesday, Evening

Virtual/Sardis

We’re a group that’s open to adults, whether you’re a single or a married couple. We’re going to meet mid-week to dig into the Sunday sermon, and enjoy each other’s company.

Wiebe family at City Life Church

Status: Full

Young Families

Jared and Hannah Wiebe

Tuesday, Evening

Virtual/Sardis

Young families doing life together, seeking God and helping each other grow amidst a pandemic.

Heidi Lueck at City Life Church

Status: Open

Women

Heidi Lueck

Friday, Afternoon

Virtual

I’m excited to gather as a group of women to strengthen and encourage each other as we walk through life and grow in our relationship with God. We might focus on different things from week to week but the goal is to walk together, be a support for one another and pray for each other. So, whether you have been a part of City Life Church for awhile, or if you’re brand new to this church, let’s walk this journey together.

Justin Lueck at City Life Church

Status: Open

Men

Justin Lueck

Tuesday, Morning

Virtual

Focus on building relationships, standing together, and praying for one another as we face the various challenges of life in the different roles we play.

Jeanette Lock and Sharon Burns - CLC Women's Small Group

Status: Open

Women

Jeanette Lock and Sharon Burns

Thursday, Morning

Virtual/Sardis

This series from 1 Timothy gives us the instructions for the community of believers. We begin by looking at the components of our earthly worship. We learn that our worship is an expression of a heavenly assembly. Then we’ll move further into the lessons on worship by seeing the characteristics of our devotion to God and how this should affect the earthly outpost of the heavenly kingdom we know as “The Church.” There’s a lot to consider as we move into this important teaching.

Kristi Carruthers - CLC Women's Small Group

Status: Cap at 10

Women

Kristi Carruthers

Wednesday, Evening

Virtual/Chilliwack

We’re going to be going through Priscilla Shirer’s Elijah study.

Leo and Laura Van Santen - CLC Adults Small Group

Status: Full

Adults

Leo and Laura Van Santen

Monday, Evening

Virtual/Chilliwack

Our  goal for Life Group is to get together in some form and to just to care and be with each other and encourage one another in one form or another.  We’ll also take time to pray and reach out to those in our church community that need some fellowship, a visit or call.

Mj Bauman and a lady at City Life Church

Status: Open

Adults

Mac and Joy Bauman

Varies, Varies

Greendale

We are looking forward to both making new friends, and deepening existing friendships. It is unlikely we will be able to hold in-person meetings, so we will make the most of phone calls, emails, letters, notes, and hopefully at some point social distancing visits. Let’s encourage one another, by thinking of meaningful ways to let each other know we’re thought of, prayed for, and cared about.

Layton and a lady at City Life Church

Status: Open

Adults

Mike and Melissa Layton

Sunday, Evening

Virtual/Chwk Mtn

We are a fellowship Life Group. We change it up by being serious at times with thought inspiring spiritual life questions and other weeks we do fun activities and games. We are going to meet bi-weekly (limited space) in person and Zoom meetings on the weeks we are not meeting in person, (all participants). We look forward to doing life together with you this semester.

Sjczeck and a lady at City Life Church

Status: Open

Empty Nesters/Soon

Steve and Jennine Czeck

Sunday, Morning

Virtual

We’re a group for empty nesters (or those nearing that season of life). We meet Sunday mornings after our online service to discuss the service, to strengthen and pray for one another, and enjoy time together.

Lady in pink and her husband at City Life Church

Status: Open

Adults

Arend and Christina Borst

Sunday, Evening

Virtual/Greendale

Connecting to build meaningful relationships

An old couple at City Life Church

Status: Full

Chuck and Bobbie Hamm

Sunday, Evening

Virtual/Sardis

A course called “The Unfinished Story” – the final chapter is still to be written

Angela Loewen at City Life Church

Status: Open

Women

Angela Loewen

Tuesday, Evening

Virtual/Chilliwack

My group is for women and we will be going through the YouVersion reading plan “21 Ways to Thrive By 45.” We will be reading through the short devotional and having discussion.

Lady with loop earrings at City Life Church

Status: Cap at 12

Women

Claudine Arce

Tuesday, Evening

Virtual

In this 13-session study on the Book of Haggai, learn to walk confidently in your calling, stay motivated despite opposition, and courageously invest your life in God’s purposes, trusting Him for results you may never see in this lifetime. God’s presence and promises give us courage to press on and trust Him with our story.

Rachelle Augustin at City Life Church

Status: Open

Adults

Rachelle Augustin

Thursday, Evening

Virtual/Chilliwack

Mother Teresa said, “The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” There are times in life where we feel alone. We struggle and crave connection. God created us to connect with Him. Despite what our feelings may tell us, God’s presence is much nearer than we think. In this Life Group, we will be reading and discussing the book of John with the support of Max Lucado’s book and videos called You are Never Alone. The aim is to look through the miracles of Jesus that John writes about to remind us of the close presence and power of God. Participants are encouraged to get the book You Are Never Alone, but not required.

Lorne Lueck at City Life Church

Status: Open

Men

Lorne Lueck

Wednesday, Morning

Virtual/Sardis

Focus on building relationships, standing together, and praying for one another as we face the various challenges of life in the different roles we play.

Angela Block at City Life Church

Status: Open

Angela Block

Virtual

Gabriel and Tara Charriere - CLC Married Couples/Adults Small Group

Status: Full

Gabriel and Tara Charriere

Friday, Afternoon

Virtual

Geoff Raddatz - CLC Men's Small Group

Status: Open

Men

Geoff Raddatz

Thursday, Evening

Virtual/Chilliwack

We’re a group of guys that get together to talk about life, to encourage and strengthen each other, and pray for one another.

Jon and Tamara Mackie - CLC Young Adults/Young Married Small Group

Status: Open

Men

Jon and Tamara Mackie

Thursday, Evening

Virtual

I WANT TO BE A LIFE GROUP FACILITATOR

Thank you so much for your interest in being one of our Life Group Facilitators.  Below is some information that will be helpful for you as a Facilitator, as well as a form for you to fill out so we can help get you going!

Armando and Cheryl Ferraro - CLC Families Small Group

Status: Open

YA/Couples

Armando and Cheryl Ferraro

Sunday, Morning

Zoom/Promontory

We’re going to be meeting after our first service on Sunday mornings. We’ll be having discussion about the service, about life, and just taking time in general to connect. We’ll be meeting online to start, but that will change depending on restrictions. Open to young adults, and couples!

A couple at City Life Church

Status: Open

Adults

Andrew and Kayla Van Santen

Sunday, Evening

Zoom/Chilliwack

Our group is about connecting, growing and building one another up as we do life! We plan to build our discussions around what we are learning in church as well as have time to pray for each other and of course have food and games!

Mother and child at City Life Church

Status: Open

Moms/Kids

Alisha Trelenberg

Tuesday, Morning

Various trails

A time where moms can connect with other moms as we do toddler friendly hikes with our kiddos.

Old couple at City Life Church

Status: Open

Women

Alita Haak and Sandi Berube

Tuesday, Morning

Virtual/Sardis

Healing Shame is a course put out by Elijah House. You will learn the devastating effects of shame, the roots of shame, the strongholds of shame and how to very simply take the strongholds down.  This course is designed to restore honor, identity, relationships and Kingdom purpose for you or those you minister to.

Barrie and Natasha Thiessen - CLC Young Adults Small Group

Status: Full

YA

Barrie and Natasha Thiessen

Monday, Evening

Virtual/East Chilliwack

We’re a group for young adults. We get together, talk about life and leadership, and generally have a great time hanging out.

Sunkissed lady at City Life Church

Status: Open

Women

Casandra Dancocks

Tuesday, Evening

Virtual/East Chilliwack

Thriving in Babylon (a study on Rightnow Media)

James and Elaine Layzell - CLC Adults Small Group

Status: Open

Adults

James and Elaine Layzell

Wednesday, Evening

Virtual/Sardis

We’re a group that’s open to adults, whether you’re a single or a married couple. We’re going to meet mid-week to dig into the Sunday sermon, and enjoy each other’s company.

Wiebe family at City Life Church

Status: Full

Young Families

Jared and Hannah Wiebe

Tuesday, Evening

Virtual/Sardis

Young families doing life together, seeking God and helping each other grow amidst a pandemic”

Heidi Lueck at City Life Church

Status: Open

Women

Heidi Lueck

Friday, Afternoon

Virtual

I’m excited to gather as a group of women to strengthen and encourage each other as we walk through life and grow in our relationship with God. We might focus on different things from week to week but the goal is to walk together, be a support for one another and pray for each other. So, whether you have been apart of City Life Church for awhile, or if you’re brand new to this church, let’s walk this journey together.

Justin Lueck at City Life Church

Status: Open

Men

Justin Lueck

Tuesday, Morning

Virtual

Focus on building relationships, standing together, and praying for one another as we face the various challenges of life in the different roles we play.

Jeanette Lock and Sharon Burns - CLC Women's Small Group

Status: Open

Women

Jeanette Lock and Sharon Burns

Thursday, Morning

Virtual/Sardis

This series from 1 Timothy gives us the instructions for the community of believers. We begin by looking at the components of our earthly worship. We learn that our worship is an expression of a heavenly assembly. Then we’ll move further into the lessons on worship by seeing the characteristics of our devotion to God and how this should affect the earthly outpost of the heavenly kingdom we know as “The Church.” There’s a lot to consider as we move into this important teaching.

Kristi Carruthers - CLC Women's Small Group

Status: Cap at 10

Women

Kristi Carruthers

Wednesday, Evening

Virtual/Chilliwack

We’re going to be going through Priscilla Shirer’s Elijah study.

Leo and Laura Van Santen - CLC Adults Small Group

Status: Full

Adults

Leo and Laura Van Santen

Monday, Evening

Virtual/Chilliwack

Our  goal for Life Group is to get together in some form and to just to care and be with each other and encourage one another in one form or another.  We’ll also will take time to pray and reach out to those in our church community that need some fellowship, a visit or call.

Mj Bauman and a lady at City Life Church

Status: Open

Adults

Mac and Joy Bauman

Varies, Varies

Greendale

We are looking forward to both making new friends, and deepening existing friendships. It is unlikely we will be able to hold in-person meetings, so we will make the most of phone calls, emails, letters, notes, and hopefully at some point social distancing visits. Let’s encourage one another, by thinking of meaningful ways to let each other know we’re thought of, prayed for, and cared about.

Layton and a lady at City Life Church

Status: Open

Adults

Mike and Melissa Layton

Sunday, Evening

Virtual/Chwk Mtn

We are a fellowship Life Group. We change it up by being serious at times with thought inspiring spiritual life questions and other weeks we do fun activities and games. We are going to meet bi-weekly (limited space) in person and Zoom meetings on the weeks we are not meeting in person, (all participants). We look forward to doing life together with you this semester.

Sjczeck and a lady at City Life Church

Status: Open

Empty Nesters/Soon

Steve and Jennine Czeck

Sunday, Morning

Virtual

We’re a group for empty nesters (or those nearing that season of life). We meet Sunday mornings after our online service to discuss the service, to strengthen and pray for one another, and enjoy time together.

Lady in pink and her husband at City Life Church

Status: Open

Adults

Arend and Christina Borst

Sunday, Evening

Virtual/Greendale

Connecting to build meaningful relationships

An old couple at City Life Church

Status: Full

Chuck and Bobbie Hamm

Sunday, Evening

Virtual/Sardis

A course called “The Unfinished Story” – the final chapter is still to be written

Angela Loewen at City Life Church

Status: Open

Women

Angela Loewen

Tuesday, Evening

Virtual/Chilliwack

My group is for women and we will be going through the YouVersion reading plan “21 Ways to Thrive By 45.” We will be reading through the short devotional and having discussion.

Lady with loop earrings at City Life Church

Status: Cap at 12

Women

Claudine Arce

Tuesday, Evening

Virtual

In this 13-session study on the Book of Haggai, learn to walk confidently in your calling, stay motivated despite opposition, and courageously invest your life in God’s purposes, trusting Him for results you may never see in this lifetime. God’s presence and promises give us courage to press on and trust Him with our story.

Rachelle Augustin at City Life Church

Status: Open

Adults

Rachelle Augustin

Thursday, Evening

Virtual/Chilliwack

Mother Teresa said, “The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” There are times in life where we feel alone. We struggle and crave connection. God created us to connect with Him.  Despite what our feelings may tell us, God’s presence is much nearer than we think. In this Life Group, we will be reading and discussing the book of John with the support of Max Lucado’s book and videos called You are Never Alone. The aim is to look through the miracles of Jesus that John writes about to remind us of the close presence and power of God. Participants are encouraged to get the book You Are Never Alone, but not required.

Lorne Lueck at City Life Church

Status: Open

Men

Lorne Lueck

Wednesday, Morning

Virtual/Sardis

Focus on building relationships, standing together, and praying for one another as we face the various challenges of life in the different roles we play.

Angela Block at City Life Church

Status: Open

Angela Block

Virtual

Gabriel and Tara Charriere - CLC Married Couples/Adults Small Group

Status: Full

Gabriel and Tara Charriere

Friday, Afternoon

Virtual

Geoff Raddatz - CLC Men's Small Group

Status: Open

Men

Geoff Raddatz

Thursday, Evening

Virtual/Chilliwack

We’re a group of guys that get together to talk about life, to encourage and strengthen each other, and pray for one another.

Jon and Tamara Mackie - CLC Young Adults/Young Married Small Group

Status: Open

Men

Jon and Tamara Mackie

Thursday, Evening

Virtual

brazil

SOUTH AMERICA

Rick and Deanna Bergen moved to Brazil in 1993 to learn to plant churches in the jungle. Their goal soon increased to plant 1,000 churches in the Amazon Basin They are motivated by the passionate belief that the good news of God’s amazing love is what transforms people and communities and that the best way of reaching people with this life-giving message is by fostering vibrant Jesus communities (churches) in every place. 

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nepal

asia

City Life Church felt a divine call to Nepal in 2013 as our missionaries, John and Til Maarhuis, and then Pastor Justin Manzey, investigated the nation. The burning vision is to reach the approximately 50,000 population centers in Nepal that do not have any kind of church community. We have connected with Pastors Bishwa and Gopi of Life Giving Church in Katmandu. Through this partnership and network of churches, we are supporting the training of leaders who will accomplish this mission.

Give to nepal

Philippines

asia

We are strategically partnered with the Philippine Bethel Churches whose vision is to plant churches throughout the Northern provinces. Many of these mountain peoples are unreached with the Gospel. Our efforts are focused on:

  • Sending ministry teams to Pastors Conferences.

  • Regular financial help to operate Bethel Bible Institute

  • Training church planters and strategically helping new church plants

  • Operating New Hope Children’s Home

Clean Water International

asia

Darrell & Shannon have been a part of City Life Church for over thirty years. In 2005 they felt God calling them to the Philippines, where they serve as missionaries. While serving mostly in the Philippines’ rural areas, they discovered people desperately needed something beyond their spiritual needs, and that was the basic human need for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

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Chuck & Bobbie Hamm

VARIOUS WORLD LOCATIONS

Chuck and Bobbie have been missionaries in various parts of the world for well over 25 years, primarily in the Philippines and Vietnam. For the past several years they have been stationed right here in Chilliwack at City Life Church. Their primary function is training and mentoring missionaries and church leaders who are working in various nations. Chuck and Bobbie travel extensively to host and teach at seminars, conferences, and short-term leadership schools, as well as doing regular online coaching.