Stories of Impact

Inspirational stories and news of God's work throughout the Converge movement

Pastor Rick Stapleton Pastor Rick Stapleton

Meet our Speaker for RENEW

Hello! We are Rick and Marcy Stapleton, and we look forward to meeting with you at Renew 2025!

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Thomas Slawson, Ukraine Ministries Liaison for Converge Heartland Thomas Slawson, Ukraine Ministries Liaison for Converge Heartland

Encourage & Equip Ukraine

Pastor Thomas Slawson shares a brief update on the church in Ukraine and explains an opportunity for partnership.

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Steve Krier, Converge Heartland Regional President Steve Krier, Converge Heartland Regional President

You're Invited: Join Us At RENEW 2025!

Pastor Steve shares an opportunity for connecting to other ministry partners in our district through RENEW 2025!

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Thomas Slawson, Associate Pastor of Faith Baptist Fellowship Thomas Slawson, Associate Pastor of Faith Baptist Fellowship

Letter From Ukraine

Read the latest letter from Pastor Dymov in Ukraine, as he encourages and thanks our supporters for their prayers and generosity as he serves the people of Ukraine.

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Cristy Slawson, Converge Heartland Office Manager Cristy Slawson, Converge Heartland Office Manager

High School Camp Registration Open!

Calling all high school students (and their parents)! Is your teen entering eighth grade, a graduating senior in 2025, or anything in between? Join the fun at Camp Judson this summer!  

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Cristy Slawson, Converge Heartland Office Manager Cristy Slawson, Converge Heartland Office Manager

Upcoming Enrichment Opportunities in the Heartland!

Take a look at our upcoming enrichment opportunities in the Heartland, including a district Prayer Gathering, our Every Day Pastors Gathering for pastors in rural areas, and April RENEW, a retreat for pastors and their wives.

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Cristy Slawson, Converge Heartland Office Manager Cristy Slawson, Converge Heartland Office Manager

Meet Jim Hays, New Church Planting Catalyst

Our newest Church Planting Catalyst Jim Hays pastors The Fount, a Converge Heartland church in Kansas City, MO. Take this opportunity to get to know Jim a little bit, and please pray for all our Catalysts and their important work!

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Cristy Slawson, Converge Heartland Office Manager Cristy Slawson, Converge Heartland Office Manager

The Importance of Community

Listen to a message of encouragement from Regional President Steve Krier on the importance of community in our churches.

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Cristy Slawson, Converge Heartland Office Manager Cristy Slawson, Converge Heartland Office Manager

Prayer Gathering 2025

Registration for this year’s Prayer Gathering is now open!

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Thomas Slawson, Associate Pastor of Faith Baptist Fellowship Thomas Slawson, Associate Pastor of Faith Baptist Fellowship

Encourage and Equip Ukrainian Pastors and Church Leaders

We have the opportunity to provide spiritual warmth and growth by sponsoring Ukrainian church leaders, enabling them to attend a two-day equipping conference. 

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Cody Weckerly, Converge Heartland Church Catalyst and Pastor of Harvest Plains Church Cody Weckerly, Converge Heartland Church Catalyst and Pastor of Harvest Plains Church

How to Motivate a Missional Lifestyle

God’s design for the church is for every member to get involved. The critical question is this: how do you get all hands on deck? Pastor Cody Weckerly shares three emphases of Harvest Plains Church to encourage a missional lifestyle.

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Steve Krier, Converge Heartland Regional President Steve Krier, Converge Heartland Regional President

What Would You Say You Do Here? (The Life of a Regional President)

The past six months have been a whirlwind of interviews, Q&A sessions, a pastoral transition at the church I planted, announcements, meetings, planning, and decisions—so many decisions! All of it culminated at the 2024 Heartland Annual Meeting. When the results of my ratification were announced, I felt a sense of deep joy and relief. It was work, but it was worth it. I am humbled by the opportunity to be Regional President of Converge Heartland.

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