Below is a list of missionaries that Fayette Baptist Church currently supports
Supported Missionaries
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Martin and Elizabeth barley
Elizabeth and Martin, and their children Elias, Simeon, & Bella, serve under SIM in Kano Nigeria, Africa. Elizabeth (Lid) originally from Hallowell, Maine heads up the prayer ministry for SIM in their area. Martin oversees the ministry Gidan Bege (Hope House). They are committed to being a gospel witness as a family to their predominantly Muslim neighbors.
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DOUG and Alison reed
Doug and Alison co-direct Haitian Ministries.They took over directorship in January of 2023 from Pam and Luke Brochu. Together they visit churches and individuals to raise the funds needed to provide for the programs in Haiti. Alison graduated from Liberty University in 96 with a degree in family and community services. She has been serving and building relationships in Haiti since 2008.Contact the Reeds at haitianministries4him@outlook.com or visit their website at https://haitianministries.us
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r AND L FORD
R and L and their daughter reach out to the Jewish people in Jerusalem, Israel under the guidance of Chosen People Ministries. The Fords use English classes, Bible studies, special services, the Jesus Film and sharing meals to build relationships with Jewish friends in order to introduce them to the Messiah. Contact the Fords at ludaga@yahoo.com or at www.chosenpeople.com
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HAITIAN PASTOR’S FUND
Over the past several years, FBC has developed relationships with a few Haitian pastors who have a missionary vision that is being lived out through active ministries in their communities. This support is distributed on a “as needed basis” to help these pastors and their local churches. We place a special priority on helping them develop outreach and service programs in their communities. Contact Pastor Henry for more info at office@fayettebaptistchurch.org
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HIS HANDS SUPPORT MINISTRies
His Hands Support Ministries partners with believers across the globe to support and encourage their ongoing ministries—not to start our own. His Hands Support Ministries has 23 faith-based programs worldwide, including child, widow, and pastor sponsorships, and more. Each program has a coordinator. All workers are volunteers. From FBC, Marilee Colpitts coordinates the Kenya program, and Bethany Pitcher coordinates the Mexico program. Visit http://www.hishandssupportministries.org or
or email Marilee at marilee@hishandssupportministries.org
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keith jewett
Keith serves with Thrive as their bookkeeper and administrative manager. His work allows for Thrive staff across the country to more effectively live out the mission of Thrive: “creating life-giving experiences so that all may know Christ and be like Him”. Contact Keith at keith@experiencethrive.org.
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FRANCO AND BARBY MENDEZ
Franco and Barby Mendez are Mexican church planters in the rural, mountain village of Cuautotola, Mexico and the surrounding area. In their years of ministry they have established a vibrant church and mission center among the Totonaco indigenous people. They remain committed to sharing the gospel, discipling believers, and training leaders.
FBC has sent a team down annually since 2007 to help with various projects.
If you are interested in learning more about their ministry, please contact them on Facebook, or at proyectocuautotola@hotmail.com -
ROGER AND DONNA LABBE
Roger is the Outreach Ministry Coordinator and representative for Child Evangelism Fellowship of Maine & Camp Good News. He is bringing awareness to churches and pastors concerning the ministry and being available to serve with them and for them in their local church. Donna is retired but is volunteering where needed in the ministry.
Contact the Labbes at rdmlabbe@gmail.com or visit www.mainecampgoodnews.org
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ANDREW & LYDIA BRILLINGER
Andrew & Lydia along with their daughter Myra and their son Montgomery, serve with Child Evangelism of Maine at their Camp Good News location in Livermore Falls. As the Maintenance Coordinator, Andrew oversees the upkeep of the campground to ensure that it is well maintained for the use of campers and staff. CGN offers both summer and winter programs for children of all ages. Lydia loves to connect with the campers and volunteers whenever she is able. You can contact Andrew at andrew.cgn@cefofmaine.org or visit the website cefofmaine.org.
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DAN AND HEATHER LITCHFIELD
Dan, Heather & their four kids live beside Acadia National Park. They have been serving in full time Christian ministry since 1997. They are passionate about their faith, their family and the outdoors. Thrive brings all three of these passions together as they focus on developing godly families one adventure at a time. Dan is the president of Thrive and leads the Maine team. Heather oversees the leadership development for Thrive staff. They can be reached at dan@thriveadventures.org
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MARGAUX POPLASKI
Margaux serves as the Director of Ministry Advancement for the Northeast Region of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She has been on staff with FCA since 2011 and remains passionate about working with students and coaches to see the life-changing transformation of the Gospel in their lives. She oversees the various FCA camps and coaches' training. She and her husband, Seth and their daughters Evie and Emmy, live in Levant, Maine. She can be reached at mpoplaski@fca.org
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Ray Hutchinson
Ray & Maggie accepted an offer to join Missionary Flights International full time as a pilot/mechanic in May 2024. Ray graduated from the School of Missionary Aviation Technology (SMAT) in Michigan as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and Commercial Instrument Pilot in August ‘24. Originally from Maine, the Hutchinson family has returned to Maine while raising support and will move to Ft. Pierce, Florida, to serve over 600 other missionary organizations through MFI. They have three children: Emilee, Irene, & Arielle.
You can learn more about the Hutchinson's at https://www.missionaryflights.org/missionary/hutchinson-family
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Pastor Russ Cotnoir
After 34 years of pastoral ministry, Russ retired as the senior pastor of Fayette Baptist Church and joined The Rephidim Project staff in 2022.
As Director of Pastoral Resources Russ supports pastors through personal mentoring, encouragement and preaching while helping to develop a variety of resources across all media platforms that will assist them to be more effective pastoral preachers.
Russ’s heartfelt passion is to communicate biblical truth in a relevant way in order to effect spiritual change through his pulpit and teaching ministry, podcasts, as well as speaking engagements at churches and preaching seminars. Russ and his wife Denise have four adult children: Joshua, Aaron, Sarah, and Matthew, and seven grandchildren: Emily, Abel, Connor, Ian, Lilah, Nora, and Levi.
Email: russfirstlight@gmail.com
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