Shannon
Buckner, a native of Clarksville, Arkansas, is a veteran missionary to Europe,
having served in Belgium and the United Kingdom since
1998. Shannon's 25 years in missions has included church planting
and the training students in England at Mattersey Hall Christian College
(2012-2014), Belgium at Continental Theological Seminary (1998-2011), as well
as ministry in Cambodia (1992-‘95 & ‘97), and Egypt (summers of '89
& '90).
Shannon’s
main focus of missionary ministry has been in training of hundreds of
international students preparing for vocational ministry throughout Europe. With
a BA in Bible & Theology (CBC), MA in Christian Ministry (AGTS), and
current work toward a PhD in Intercultural Studies, Shannon’s training and experience
in mentoring, ministry, and practical theology have provided her with an
opportunity to form the next generation of Christian leaders. This focus on
training now translates into forming missionaries to effectively reach Europe.
Shannon currently serves on the leadership team
for the AG World Missions in Europe with the role of “Resourcing Missionary
Life.” She leads a team of missionaries that provide resources for the
training, mentoring, and building of competency & community within the
more than 400 Assemblies of God missionaries in Europe. This training takes
place on the ground in Europe and during a new missionaries preparation for
departure to the field for the first-time.
As missionary effectiveness increases, we believe that our mission to
reach Europe for Christ will also increase.
Why
Europe?
Europe
is generally viewed as a region that is steeped in history, adorned with beauty
and confidently accomplished and cultured. The truth is that Europe is
dominated by dark secrets, deep wounds and desperate spiritual brokenness. The
message of the Gospel has been perverted, leading to the abandonment of
Christianity, the growth of other religious expressions and the rise of
secularism – removing God from all aspects of life.
Therefore,
the purpose of our mission to Europe is this:
By
His Spirit, we do justly, through standing with the marginalized. We love
mercy, by engaging the secularist. We walk humbly to inspire revitalization.
We
envision a Europe where the Gospel is completely and accurately expressed
through strong communities of faith – making disciples, birthing churches and
impacting society.
If you would
like to find out more
about EUROPE MISSIONS or ways for you to get involved, please visit our website
at www.europemissions.org, like us on Facebook,
or follow us on Twitter!
Power of Partnership
Assemblies of God missionaries raise funds for their overseas ministries by visiting churches and asking for prayer and financial support (itineration). In this way, churches and individuals are given the opportunity to partner with missionaries.
If you would like to partner with Shannon, you can make a one-time donation or a monthly commitment while she serves in Europe. Giving can come through your local church (talk to your pastor), or through personal giving by credit card or through automatic debit. Go to Shannon's giving page for more information at: http://agmd.org/Profile/Index/8284cbe7-ec65-4592-91aa-b6b4eac55aec
Thank you for your partnership in missions!
Together we can reach Europe with the hope of Jesus Christ!