Our Ministry Partners

At Heartland Church, we know firsthand the beauty and challenge of replanting and rebuilding. As a church replant ourselves, we’ve experienced God’s faithfulness through the support, encouragement, and prayers of others—and we want to extend that same gospel-driven partnership to others on the front lines of ministry.

Each of these ministries represents a unique context and calling, but they are united in a shared mission: to see lives transformed by the hope of Jesus. By partnering with them—through prayer, giving, and opportunities to serve—we’re not just supporting a distant effort. We’re standing shoulder to shoulder in a shared gospel story that reaches beyond our own walls. This is what it means to be the Church together.
 

Paul Fernandes 

Living Hope Church – Belleville, IL

About Us:
Paul and his wife planted Living Hope Church in 2022 with their three daughters. Their mission is to see everyday people transformed by the gospel and sent out on mission. Living Hope is passionate about biblical teaching, gospel-centered community, and reaching the diverse city of Belleville with the hope of Jesus.

Spiritual health for Paul and his family

Mike Byrd

Faith Community Bible Church – Jennings, MO

About Us:
Mike and his wife, Traci, have been married 20 years and have four children and a grandchild. Faith Community Bible Church serves an under-resourced neighborhood in Jennings with a mission to make Christ known by caring for the community. Their heart is for discipleship and seeing real-life transformation in the inner city.

Pray For:

Financial provision and stability

Endurance through seasons of challenge

Continued growth in discipleship and baptisms

Wisdom and clarity in raising up a new church planter for 2026 (Noah & Alison Coates)

Rob Rash

Redeemer Church – Troy, MO

About Us:
Rob and his wife, Christine, took a big step of faith moving to Troy with their six children to plant Redeemer Church. They are passionate about declaring and displaying the gospel, making disciples, and multiplying the church through living out core gospel values.

Pray For:

Strength and encouragement for the Rash family

Fruitful discipleship and deep gospel roots in their community

New believers to be reached and equipped

Multiplication of gospel-centered community in Troy

Josh and Mackenzie Wilder

Portland, OR

About Us:
Josh and his family were sent out from Heartland to co-plant a church in Portland, Oregon. After the official launch of Anchor on March 2nd, God has confirmed that Josh and Mackenzie should begin handing over leadership. This season is full of unknowns, but they are trusting God to lead faithfully.

Pray For:

Clarity and peace as the Wilders seek God’s direction

Wisdom in the leadership transition at Anchor

Continued spiritual fruit from the seeds planted in Portland

Rest, renewal, and vision for the Wilder family’s next steps