Jesus said to His disciples, you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). By God’s grace and for His glory, SPPC is wholeheartedly committed to the Great Commission. Central to our mission of extending Christ’s Kingdom is the vision of planting new churches in St. Petersburg, the greater Tampa Bay area, and beyond. We also seek to fulfill our mission by supporting, with our money (Faith Promise), our prayers and friendship, the following missionaries and agencies who share our commitment to the Great Commission.
Our Supported Missionaries and Agencies
Esaie and Natacha Etienne
Mission to the World, Haiti & Dominican Republic
The Etienne’s ministry in Haiti is comprised of church planting, leadership training and mercy ministries, which include a school for children, a medical mission and a children’s home. Esaie and Natacha have 3 boys, Ishtyler, Isaiah, and Ishmaiah.
Susan Newkirk
Mission to the World, St. Louis, MO
My role is to serve as Academic Program Administrator, assisting educators through the Master’s degree program and helping lead workshops for parents and churches. We currently work in several countries in Africa and will start working in Spanish-speaking countries later this year
David and Erin Pervis
Mission to the World, Athens, Greece
David and Erin, are based in Athens, Greece. They are a part of the MTW church-planting team in Athens, Greece, using English instruction as a means for evangelism among Greeks and refugees from the Middle East and Asia. David and Erin have two children, Clara and Josiah.
Nate and Erin Taylor
Mission to the World, Glasgow
Nate and Erin married in 2006 and have three children. Nate has worked in church ministry since 2008, and after graduating from Covenant Seminary in 2015, he has served as an associate pastor in St. Louis. After hearing of the Free Church of Scotland’s vision to plant 30 churches and add 60 ministry workers by 2030, the Taylors felt the Lord leading them to go. In partnership with the Free Church, they will seek to plant new churches and strengthen existing churches in Glasgow.
Jeyaraj Dasan, Srikanth and Pushpa Kota Presbyterian Church India (PCI) India
Presbyterian Church India’s mission is to train church planters and establish churches in India and share the good news of Jesus Christ and biblical values and improve the quality of life. Jeyaraj Dasan leads this effort and our church supports church planter Srikanth and his wife Pushpa Kota.
Aldo Mondin
Reformed University Fellowship, USF, Tampa
Aldo graduated from the University of North Florida in 2015 and attended Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Abby, were involved in RUF in college and have loved it ever since. They have three children, Winston, Hugo and Lucie. Aldo, enjoys reading, cycling, and watching his beloved soccer team: Liverpool FC. Aldo joined RUF in 2019 and is excited to be the campus minister at USF!
Derrick and Katie, Serge Missions, North Africa
Derrik and Katie provide mental health services and education in three languages. They conduct therapy sessions along with numerous customized workshops for fellowships, schools, and organizations. Through both in-person and online sessions, we have also been able to serve clients across the region and in more than ten countries, expanding the reach of care and hope throughout North Africa and beyond.
Kelly Potilechio
Young Life, St. Petersburg
Kelly “Potts” Potilechio moved to St. Pete in January 2020 to relaunch Young Life ministry in the city. Young Life goes to where kids are to build meaningful relationships with them in hopes of introducing them to Jesus and help them grow in their faith. Currently, Young Life has started middle school ministry for 6-8th graders throughout St. Pete and high school ministry at St. Pete High School. Kelly has been on staff for 9 years and looks forward to what God will do in the lives of kids!
Wycliffe USA serves together with churches and Bible translation organizations around the world so that local churches have Scripture and other resources to meet their spiritual needs, along with the capacity to continue to meet those growing needs in the future.
The Mission of New Life Solutions is to protect the unborn, share the Gospel, and transform our communities – one life at a time. Since 1985, the New Life Solutions family of life-affirming ministries has offered free programs and services to care for women, teens, and families physically, emotionally, and spiritually throughout critical points of their life. In our four medical clinics (A Woman’s Place Medical Clinic), women are met with grace and compassion, and receive free medical services such as pregnancy tests, sonograms, STI/STD testing and treatment, well-woman care, advocate counseling, life-skills training, and discipleship classes. We focus on empowering every woman to make informed, educated decisions about her pregnancy, health, and future. Four locations throughout Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.
New Hearts Outreach is a totally confidential ministry whose mission is: “Glorifying God by Connecting the Sexually and Relationally Challenged to Jesus Christ”. They offer weekly and monthly confidential support groups to those whose lives have been impacted by homosexuality and other types of sexual brokenness. In addition, they provide speakers and trainings for churches as well as other community groups and organizations.
Peter and Lauren Dishman, Mission to the World, Bogota Columbia
Our Mission is to reach and equip students for Christ at the National University and connect them to his church and kingdom for a lifetime. The National University is the country’s largest, most diverse, and most influential public educational institution, and key for the nation and the national church.
Chuck and Sheree McArthur, Equipping Leaders International (ELI), Jacksonville, FL
ELI partners with highly influential yet under-resourced Christian leaders globally to equip and multiply Biblically mature leaders in their networks. The vast majority are networks of pastors. The Gospel changes everything. ELI equips Christian leaders to think and live redemptively in all realms of influence, whether in the home, church, school, or business.
Bruce and Anne McDowell, Santiago Theological Seminary, Santiago, Dominican
Our mission at Santiago Theological Seminary is being a center for holistic ministerial formation that provides sound and excellent biblical theological education, contextualized to Latin America, to bring transformation through Christ.
Gregg and Julie Nicholson, Mesa Global, Clearwater, FL
Gregg now services as the Director of Church Engagement, serving partner churches throughout the U.S. with resources, training, and global partnerships. .
Keith Perry, Mission to North America, FL Region
We support PCA churches before and during disasters, enabling them to demonstrate Christ’s love through actions and share the Gospel. Support includes equipping churches with disaster response training and practical skills before events and providing relief supplies, equipment, volunteers, and financial aid during and after disasters. I work alongside church leaders—especially Senior Pastors—to help coordinate recovery, letting them focus on spiritual care. The Florida Region covers seven presbyteries in Florida, as well as Mobile, Alabama, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and Cayman Islands