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Geoff Donaldson

Sent from Hope Church, Hillsborough

Geoff has a background in pastoral ministry, Bible College teaching and church leadership development work in Zimbabwe. The experience of serving in Africa embedded in him the vision for developing networks and partnerships in mission.

In his previous role as Mission Advisor in Ireland, Geoff sought to develop relationships with churches and church leaders, sharing the vision of how they can be part of seeing Christ-centred churches established among the 1000 unreached people groups of Africa.

The picture of world mission is evolving. Through his work Geoff helped people understand the biblical story of mission and how individuals and churches can play a role in the unfolding picture of gospel work across Africa and among African diaspora. Geoff spoke at Sunday services and small groups, had one-to-one discussions with church leaders and potential AIM candidates and met with mission groups and partners in mission mobilisation opportunities with other agencies.

Geoff and his wife Rosaliene are based in Lisburn and they have three children. Rosaliene works as a Social Prescriber and continues to offer support to disability groups that she helped to establish in Zimbabwe.

Geoff has now moved on from AIM to take up his position as Ireland Director for European Christian Mission (ECM) in Ireland.

Latest Prayer News

The EU Office Finance Team has a busy workload as annual deadlines draw nearer. Pray for each member of the team as they work hard to prepare all the statistics and reports they need to meet each deadline and support the financial responsibilities of AIM and manage the financial support of each of our missionaries. 

Please pray for our next Into Africa online Event on March 9th. The event is for anyone feeling called to serve Christ in Africa and would like to know more about how AIM can support them in following that call. We’ll be sharing lots of interviews and stories, as well as offering opportunities for people to interact with missionaries. There will be the chance to hear from people in Africa, ask questions, and understand more of the realities of life on the mission field. Pray that God will draw those exploring their calling to book onto this event and that the Lord will bless all aspects of the planning, executing, and following up from this event. Interested? Book here

Pray for the European Office as staff take their annual leave. Pray for refreshment for them and pray for God to give peace to those staff covering their colleagues’ workloads. Give thanks for each staff member’s devotion to the Lord’s work in Africa and across the globe and pray that God will continue to bless the work of their hands. 

AIM’s Autumn Conference commences in Derbyshire on September 11th. The Conference is open to the public to come and meet missionaries and AIM staff, hear their stories and learn how they can be involved in AIM’s work both overseas and in Europe. Give thanks that tickets have now sold out. Pray for the UK Personnel Team as they organise the final steps for making the Conference happen. Pray that the Conference will be a time of mutual encouragement and spiritual refreshment for both missionaries, supporters and all who attend. 

AIM’s Francophone Office is seeking a new Director. Pray for Gilles who is currently serving as AIM France’s Director and Finance Officer, which entails a vast workload that he struggles to find capacity to manage alone. Pray that God will raise up the right person to take on the role of Director so that Gilles and the rest of the Francophone Office can have more capacity to mobilise French-speaking missionaries to Africa. 

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