February 20-22, 2026
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The World Mission Conference is an exciting conference highlighting the power of the gospel around the world through the work of global and local missions. This three-day conference includes keynote speakers, dinner fellowships, mission forums, and outreach opportunities.
A WORD from the
Conference Chair
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“Welcome to the 50th annual World Mission Conference 2026 of First Presbyterian Church of Thomasville. It is such a privilege for us to have helped plan this year’s conference. Like each of the 49 conferences which came before, this one is a celebration of an amazing God who is using this church in amazing ways to share His love and grow His kingdom… here in Thomasville and around the world.
This year’s theme, “Release the Light of Jesus”, is rooted in the scripture, John 8:12, where we are reminded that Jesus is the “light of the world”. As believers we are called to carry His gospel and shine His light to the nations. God has invited us into His grand story to give our time, talents, and treasure to further His kingdom locally and around the world. As we hear from our mission partners at this year’s conference, let us each consider the ways God is calling us to both give and go.
Come to learn. Come to be inspired & encouraged. Come to CELEBRATE 50 years of ministry and mission!”
With kindest affection,
Harry & Kay Vann, WMC 2026 Chairs
CONFERENCE RESOURCES & MATERIALS
MINUTE FOR MISSIONS SPOTLIGHTS
SHINING A LIGHT ON OUR MISSION PARTNERS
RSVP BELOW
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH
WMC 50-Year Legacy Lunch Celebration (RSVP ABOVE)
11:30AM-1:00 PM | Student Ministries Building
Speakers: Rick Wesley, Stu Ross, Tom Logan, Jay Stauffer and Samuel Dumond
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WMC 2026 Kick-Off Dinner (RSVP ABOVE)
5:30PM-8:00 PM | Fellowship Hall
Speakers: Jay Stauffer and Samuel Dumond, Stu Ross, and Kenny Grant
You’re invited to our family friendly dinner with live music featuring our Children’s Choir and worship team, as well as Keynote Speakers
*Mission themed activity for ages 4-5th grade after dinner.
*Nursery available for children under 4 years
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
“Teach a Man To Fish” at DOJM (RSVP ABOVE)
9:30AM-11:30 PM | Disciples of Jesus Church (228 Augusta Ave., Thomasville, GA)
Speakers: Kenny Grant, Ashley Palmer, Dr. Tim Filston, and Pastor Israel Blake
*Children’s Activity for Children ages 5 years old -5th grade in adjacent room with Mission-minded activities. 8:30am until Festival starts at 10:00am. Parents will take kids to festival to enjoy the games!
SUNDAY, February 22ND
WMC ARISE WORSHIP SERVICE
9:00 AM-9:50AM | Fellowship Hall
Speakers and Special Guests: The Kenyan Ensemble and Tom Logan
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MISSION PARTNER PANEL DISCUSSION
10:00AM-10:50AM | Fellowship Hall (Coffee and Snacks Provided)
Speakers: Dr. Tim Filston, Moderator, Tom Logan, Stu Ross, Jay Stauffer, Samuel DuMond, and Rick Wesley
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WMC TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE
11:00AM-12:00PM | Sanctuary
Speakers and Special Guests: The Kenyan Ensemble and Tom Logan
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Tom and Jocelyn Logan
Marion Medical Mission
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In 1985, Tom and Jocelyn Logan founded Marion Medical Mission (MMM) when experts said building twenty wells annually in rural Africa was "impossible." By 2025, MMM had built over 62,000 wells, providing safe water to five million people across four African nations. Starting in 1972 with zero dollars, they've never posted a deficit in fifty years. Their secret? "We use what God has given us—and then we trust God."
Stu and Annie Ross
The Outreach Foundation | Kenya
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After a 30-year career with Corning/Novartis and Army service, Stu joined The Outreach Foundation in 1999, partnering with the Presbyterian Church of East Africa. Together with Annie and their Kenyan team, they've built 485 churches, 207 schools (educating 32,000 children), and 29 boreholes for fresh water across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Stu supervised construction of Kikuyu Hospital's Orthopedic and Dental Units and doubled PCEA Chogoria Hospital's operating capacity. Annie oversees Booth Senior School construction—now building their seventh. Daniel Gakonyo manages church and school projects.
Kenny Grant
Teaching Pastor | Community Church of Southeast Georgia
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A former Marine drill instructor, Kenny Grant brings passion, humor, and biblical depth to his role as Teaching Pastor at Community Church of Southeast Georgia. Through Kenny Grant Ministries, he equips men and churches across the Golden Isles, blending military discipline with grace. His Band of Brothers ministry and dynamic speaking inspire men to lead with faith. Married to Shirley, with four children and five grandchildren, Kenny’s ministry proves that transformation starts with truth—and a little laughter. Click Here to learn more about Pastor Kenny Grant and his amazing story.
Rick Wesley
Chairman | The Outreach Foundation
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For nearly 40 years, Rick Wesley has championed global missions as an elder, Sunday school teacher, and Chairman of The Outreach Foundation. His leadership spans Africa, Haiti, and China, embodying FPC’s legacy of sustainable partnership. A direct marketing executive by career, Rick now cultivates faith and roses—both with equal passion. Married 53 years to Susan, their family of three children and eight grandchildren fuels his commitment."
Jay Stauffer & Samuel Dumond
Belloc Haiti Mission
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Haitian people are caught in a relentless storm of challenges, where each wave of adversity threatens to drown their hopes and dreams. Since 2011, FPC has partnered with Jay Stauffer to change this through the Belloc Haiti Mission. The mission seeks is to cultivate the next generation of Christ-centered Haitian leaders through education and career development, community and infrastructure support, and economic empowerment. These programs replace students’ despair with real opportunity. As Jay says, "We don’t just build schools; we build futures." Samuel Dumond was born in Belloc, Haiti and is a co-founder of FPC’s Belloc, Haiti Mission. He is a respected leader with a heart for building thriving Christian communities in rural Haiti. Samuel has an extensive background working with several US-based Christian mission organizations over the years.
WMC 2026 GoAl: $273,000
2026 Conference Challenge Goal: $10,100 for Family and Youth Mission Trips
How might God be calling you and your family to support world missions? See the information below to learn more about our mission partners and 2026 goals. Our church is committed to supporting our international mission partners at the levels listed below:
The Outreach Foundation
Kenya | $25,000
Our partners, Stu and Annie Ross, work with the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA)—growing 15% annually! For 20+ years, FPC has sent 10 teams to build churches, schools, and rescue centers (saving girls from forced marriages and FGM). In 2027, we’ll send another team and fund scholarships for Kenyan students to attend Ross-built schools.
Mexico | $15,400
For 20+ years, FPC’s partnership with Todd and Maria Luke has built 667 cisterns, bringing clean water—and Christ’s love—to Mexico’s Ch’ol families. Our teams serve alongside Ch’ol Presbyterians, sharing the Gospel through VBS, construction, and prayer. Starting in 2026, we’ll send teams annually, deepening this legacy of sustainable mission and clasped hands.
Cuba | $30,000
Since 2004, FPC's partnership with the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Guanabacoa, Cuba, has released the light of Jesus—from HIV/AIDS outreach to Cuba's only Christian preschool, the Children's Bible Ministry (CBM). Guanabacoa, a poor neighborhood outside Havana teeming with young families, now sees CBM operating at full capacity after a 50% enrollment expansion in 2024. In partnership with The Outreach Foundation, we're now facilitating partnerships between U.S. churches and Cuban pastors to replicate this ministry. Four more Cuban churches are expected to launch by 2027, equipping local pastors and transforming communities one child at a time.
Iran | $7,000
Despite ongoing persecution, Iran's Church experiences unprecedented growth and passion for the Gospel. Rev. Sasan Tavassoli, FPC's longtime partner and Iranian exile, equips the underground church through satellite ministry, training house church leaders worldwide.
Persian Diaspora (Nuremberg) | $10,000
Through Dr. Tavassoli's ministry, FPC now supports Iranian believers in Germany, where thousands evangelize among Muslim refugees. In 2023 and 2025, FPC teams led conferences with Pastor Sargez Benjamin in Nuremberg, providing leadership training. His church serves as a spiritual hub for the Iranian Christian Diaspora, fulfilling The Great Commission.
Haiti Outreach Ministries (HOM) | $10,000
Amid Haiti’s darkness, Haiti Outreach Ministries (HOM) releases the light of Jesus through clinics serving 100 daily, thriving schools, and churches gathering 3,000 weekly. Founded by Pastor Leon Dorleans, HOM’s generators hum, clean water flows, and hope persists. Your gifts sustain this legacy—empowering pastors and transforming lives in Haiti’s storm.
Marion Medical Mission
Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania | $35,000
For almost 40 years, Marion Medical Mission has shared Christ's love by providing sustainable, clean water to remote villages in Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, and Mozambique. In 2025, MMM built wells in 4,100 villages, serving nearly half a million people—mostly children. Our WMC gifts support African leaders Rev. Elisha Mwasakifwa and Lewis Silungwe.
Frontier Fellowship
Ethiopia | $22,000
For 24 years, FPC’s partnership with Light of Hope Ministry has released the light of Jesus among the Arsi Oromo—planting churches, distributing 5,000 Arsi Oromo Bibles in 2026, and training teacher-evangelists to bridge Muslim-Christian divides. Even amid civil war, their schools foster peace and literacy, modeling sustainable transformation for other denominations.
The Antioch Partners
The Antioch Partners/Andrew Adair | $20,000
FPC partners with The Antioch Partners (TAP) to equip long-term missionaries—including Business as Mission leaders—across the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 2026, half our support empowers Pastor Sargez Benjamin, our newest partner, whose Iranian church in Nuremberg releases the light of Jesus among refugees.
Sacred Road Ministries
Sacred Road Ministries | $20,000
Since 2003, FPC’s partnership with Sacred Road Ministries has released the light of Jesus among the Yakama and Warm Springs tribes through worship, youth programs, and acts of mercy. Our six mission teams and summer interns have built relationships—and roofs—while leading Kid’s Club Bible camps. In 2026, FPC students will return to serve alongside this legacy of clasped hands.
Other Mission PARTNERS
ITEN (International Theological Education Network) | $22,500
FPC partners with ITEN to release the light of Jesus among unreached people groups in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Our support equips Mike and Stephanie Kuhn to train church leaders—who train others.
EPC World Outreach Engage 2025 | $9,000
Engage 2025 is focused on engaging with unreached people groups in their own language and culture. Our church supports Saul and Jesse Huber, Mobilization Coordinators. Their important role is to recruit and coach young missionaries and mentor college students who are discerning God's call to mission.
FPC Belloc, Haiti Mission | $22,000
Since 2011, FPC’s Belloc Haiti Mission has released the light of Jesus by empowering 250+ students—like Chedline Sanon—through education, vocational training, and English fluency. In 2026, the "Bringing the Light" campaign will bring solar power to families, turning "hope into reality" for a stable, prosperous Haiti.
FPC Youth Mission Trips | $5,000
FPC’s Student Mission Trip Fund releases the light of Jesus by sending youth to serve alongside Sacred Road Ministries and Todd Luke’s cistern projects. These trips transform students—and communities—through clasped hands partnership. In 2026, your gifts equip the next generation to write the next chapter of this legacy.
3R Ministries/Local Outreach | $10,000
Kyle and Heather Bass founded 3R Ministries to restore men battling addiction through Christ-centered recovery. Serving five counties, their supervised residential program offers a safe, drug-free home with structure and accountability for 13 men. Together, we build hope, one life at a time—releasing the light of freedom and purpose in our community.
TOTAL WMC 2026 Mission GOAL: $273,000
2026 Conference Challenge Goal: FPC Family and Youth Mission Trip Sponsorship | $10,100
One of our church’s stated goals is to increase the opportunities for whole-family, short-term mission trip experiences. The Global Missions Committee is at work identifying partners that would allow us to offer such family-appropriate trips.
for our Partners
WMC 2026 Prayer Calendar
As we prepare for the 50th World Mission Conference 2026, we ask that you be in prayer for its success and impact, for the safe travels for our visiting missionaries and speakers and, more specifically, for our mission and ministry partners here in our community, across the nation and around the world. This daily prayer guide, commencing on February 1st and continuing until the conference, can help lead you to remember and pray for the many projects and ministries FPC Thomasville supports through our annual World Mission Conference.
WAYS YOU CAN GIVE
If you would like to submit your pledge in support of the 2026 WMC fundraising goal, please click the link below and fill out our online form.
To make a donation now or schedule a recurring donation for the 2026 WMC, click the link below, select the WMC 2026 Fund, and fill out the form.