A little bit of time before the pandemic one of our missionaries who is based in Colorado Springs, Mike Contreras, wanted to see the international training get off the ground. So, feeling led by the Lord, Mike started raising funds by doing home repair projects. As he started this process he saw more and more potential in using his gifting as a painter/carpenter/renovator to help sustain this shift in global missions.

After much prayer and discussion from our board and team, Mike started a side project called Mission Connect. This project has developed into it’s own 501c3 that has helped Base ministry alone with 7 trainings in 4 countries. They were also integral to having missionaries come from Mexico and other opportunities for mission.

During the pandemic the real estate industry picked up as people resettled based on where they wanted to be instead of where the jobs were. This gave Mission Connect a unique opportunity. They worked with a local real estate agent and some investors to purchase and renovate houses. The proceeds of the sales then going to mission through Base and other like minded missions.

When Mike started this journey three years ago, the hope was to cover the cost of a few trainings. God had other plans and in just a few years time we are able to plan for trips based on what is needed in other countries. This has been a great catalyst which has shown churches and other partners how they too can be involved in the training of local churches around the world!