Saint Mark Mankato, Minn.

Enhancement: Over the past three years, Saint Mark Mankato has experienced steady growth, with weekly worship attendance increasing from 97 to 130 and membership rising from 200 to 283. During this time, the congregation celebrated 24 adult confirmations, with even more expected. With 168 names on its prospect list, Saint Mark Mankato is seeking short-term Home Missions support to hire a manager of ministry, which would allow the pastor to dedicate more time to outreach and further strengthen this growing ministry.

Fast facts:

• Nearly 62 percent of people in Mankato are currently unchurched.
• Saint Mark Mankato has implemented new outreach programming in addition to its Christmas and Easter programs, such as Saint Mark Summer Nights, where around 80 people came together for a family-friendly pop-up event on its campus.
• Saint Mark Mankato is reaching people new to the faith and young professionals, but it also has an established South Sudanese ministry and additional opportunities to reach out to a Chinese community as well.

Prayer: 

Gracious and loving Lord, with hearts full of gratitude and hope, we come before you, asking for your blessing on this mission enhancement at Saint Mark Mankato. We are grateful for the opportunity of a Manager of Ministry—a role that will allow the pastor to focus more deeply on outreach and the continued growth of this vibrant ministry. Lord, we ask that you equip this new leader with wisdom, compassion, and strength. May they serve with humility and grace, becoming a shining light of your love. Bless the leadership and every member of Saint Mark Mankato as they move forward in faith with this enhancement. Inspire in them a generous spirit and a deep commitment to reaching out to families throughout the Mankato area. Pour out your blessings, Lord, on this new chapter. May it bear abundant fruit and be a clear reflection of your endless love and amazing grace. In your holy name we pray, Amen.

Contact:

Rev. Jonathan Bourman, Saint Mark Mankato
[email protected]
507-508-5804