Free Will Baptist North American Ministries is dedicated to planting churches across America as well as Canada, Mexico, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Chaplains minister to thousands of men and women serving the nation. And cross cultural church planting specialists connect with people who have come to America from all over the world. Learn more about our ministry: www.FWBNAM.com.

Joshua Hampton to Serve as U.S. Navy Chaplain

Missoula, MT — North American Ministries is proud to share a bittersweet update about a leadership transition at the Summit FWB Church plant in Missoula, Montana. Associate planter Joshua Hampton has been accepted into the U.S. Navy as a chaplain. And, while this means he will be stepping down from his role as a Free Will Baptist church planter, we are deeply proud of his obedience to the Lord’s calling and grateful he will continue serving both our denomination and his fellow service members as a Free Will Baptist chaplain.

Joshua began chaplaincy training in January, and Kimberly, along with their children, Taylor and Colton, will join him in April when they move to their first duty station. The Hampton family has been a key part of “Team Montana,” the original group that moved to Missoula to plant Summit Church in 2017. While they will be greatly missed, the church is excited to see how God continues to use them in this next chapter of ministry.

Clayton and Tammy Hampton will continue leading the work in Missoula, supported by associates Daniel and Darby Lindsay, as Summit Church presses forward in its mission to reach the community. We are encouraged by the church’s strong momentum and greatly anticipate what God has in store for the work.

“We are grateful for the many ministry partners who have faithfully supported Summit Church,” the leadership team shared in a recent newsletter. “Your prayers, encouragement, and financial support have sustained this work from the beginning. As we move into a new season, we ask you to continue standing with us as we work toward becoming a self-supporting church that impacts lives for Christ.”

Please join us in praying for Josh, his family, and the Summit team as this leadership transition takes place and the Hamptons enter an exciting new season of ministry through naval chaplaincy.

Rawlinsons Appointed as Lead Planters to Pueblo West, Colorado

Pueblo West, CO — Lory and Danielle Rawlinson have been appointed to serve as lead church planters at the Free Will Baptist Church in Pueblo West, Colorado. The church was established by veteran NAM planters Mark and Donna Thomas, who retired at the end of 2025 and turned over leadership to the Rawlinsons at that time. The Pueblo plant will continue as a joint project between NAM and Florence First Free Will Baptist Church (South Carolina), where Lory previously ministered as a children’s pastor for eight years and where their family served faithfully. Lory and Danielle have four children: Wade, Blakeley, Wesley, and Wally.

Pueblo, a high-desert region known as the “Home of Heroes,” is home to more than 170,000 people, yet only about 8% attend a biblically-based church. Please pray for the Rawlinsons and their church family as they labor to bring gospel transformation to their community and advance God’s Kingdom in Colorado.

Visit fwbnam.com/rawlinson/ to learn more and support the Rawlinsons and their work.

NAM Fellowships With Students at Southeastern and Welch

Gallatin, TN & Wendell, NC — It’s always a blessing to spend time on the campuses of our denominational colleges! Last fall, North American Ministries had the privilege of participating in chapel services and lunches at both Southeastern Free Will Baptist College and Welch College.

We’re grateful to the faculty, staff, and students for the warm welcome we received. It’s clear God is at work in these institutions and in the lives of their students, and we’re excited to see how He continues to use them. We’re also looking forward to visiting Randall University this spring!

Mission North America Offering Totals Over $600,000 and Counting

Nashville, TN — Thank you for your generous gifts to the Mission North America Offering last November! Our current offering total has grown to over $600,000 and counting as we work to reach our goal of $750,000.

Because of your generosity to our department, North American Ministries can continue equipping leaders, planting churches, supporting chaplains, and meeting needs in places where Christ is needed most. Your faithfulness helps fuel ongoing ministry and gospel impact across North America. We’re so grateful for every person who chose to give and stand with us in this mission.
Save the date now for this year’s Mission North America Offering November 22, 2026! .