Haven Missionary Homes
Mission Statement:
Haven Missionary Homes exists to provide a free place for missionaries sent from West Michigan to stay when they return to the States where they can be refreshed and restored to their full potential in ministry.
Thousands of missionaries have dedicated their lives to sharing the gospel. Often times on the front lines, these spiritual workers experience a high level of stress, trauma, and/or conflict. Many return to their hometowns feeling depleted. Unfortunately, there are very few places for these workers to retreat to for rest and healing.
In Luke 10, we hear Jesus share the story of the Good Samaritan who took the time and paid the cost to care for someone who was hurting. Haven Missionary Homes offers an opportunity for the West Michigan community to care for and support the missionaries sent from our very own neighborhoods.
Entering the mission field in another country holds a great level of sacrifice and commitment. As the Church, we are called to rally around those who have been commissioned…to care for them, support them, and pray for them. Coming ‘home’ to the States can be an exciting time for missionaries as they look forward to connecting with family, friends, ministry partners, and supporting churches. However, most missionaries also feel a sense of stress, anxiety, and discomfort when they return to the States due to the long hours spent traveling, feeling the imposition of staying with family/friends, scheduling meetings, arranging to borrow a vehicle to get around, and upsetting their family’s routine (especially for kids).
Many missionaries are seeking a place to retreat to that allows them to have their own space, keep their own routines, and gives them a place to relax and be renewed. At Haven Missionary Homes, we have a heart for the well-being of missionaries and are honored to offer them a free place to stay where they can be refreshed and restored to their full potential in ministry for the glory of God.