About THE MISSION OF THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI REGION

Mission

The UMR is a regional partnership of churches committed to loving one another for the sake of the world's redemption.

Vision

Through this regional partnership, we endeavor to strengthen the witness of each congregation and provide a greater testimony of God's work in the world.

Values

The Authority of God's word

Believing that the Scriptures are the inspired truth of God and direct our beliefs, commitments and activities.

THE PRIMACY OF THE LOCAL CHURCH

The local church is at the center of God's plan to bring redemption to the world through faith in Jesus Christ.

sharing in the mission of god

Every member of every church is a sent one and is intended to participate in God's mission through a life of discipleship.

Ministry Networks

Churches, Pastors and laity strategically working together to maximizing kingdom impact, locally, regionally, and globally

Empowered Leadership

Empowering corporate and individual initiatives to intentionally increase ministry health, growth, and multiplication

REGIONAL MINISTER

Dan Andrews

Regional Leadership Team

Illinois

  • Jeremy Straus - Village Green, Glen Ellyn, IL

Iowa

  • Orville Erickson - Greenhill Baptist, Cedar Falls, IA

  • Todd Dietrich - Victor Baptist, Victor, IA

Minnesota

  • Penny Korkki - Faith Baptist, Minneapolis, MN

  • Mark Donaldson - Elm Creek Community, Maple Grove, MN

Wisconsin

  • Dan Babbel - Bethel Baptist Church, Sheboygan, WI

RLT Officers

  • Orville Erickson - President

  • Penny Korkki - Treasurer

  • Mark Donaldson - Secretary