Mike Congrove of e3 Partners in Sudan
With a little research, you might have even discovered that this national campaign is led by e3 Partners, an outreach group headquartered just a few miles to the north in Plano, Texas.
Even closer to home, one Lake Highlands resident is working with e3 Partners by serving as a missionary in Sudan.
LH Today would like to introduce our readers to Mike Congove, one Lake Highlands man on a mission.
I am a resident of: the L Streets
I have lived here: since June 2000
My alma mater: Oklahoma Baptist University
My occupation: Church Planter/Missionary in Sudan
About my family: I absolutely won the wife lottery with Ali. She becomes more amazing to me every day. I married my dream girl, and we’ve been married 13 years. We have Alexa (9), Weston (6), and Erin (3). I am the most blessed guy on Earth.
Other organizations I’m involved in: I am a Board Member of the Downtown Pregnancy Center. I am also involved at both Fellowship Bible Church Dallas and Koine Church Dallas.
My hobbies include: Three children under eight consume me. Beyond them, camping and hiking would lead a very small list. I’m sort of a nerd who found his passion and let it take over.
The most unusual, funniest or hardest job I’ve ever held is: I worked at a bleach factory off of Harry Hines that also made ammonia and, yes, they did mix one day. Quite the green cloud formed as we evacuated.
What I am passionate about: I am consumed with helping the Sudanese to establish new churches in Sudan. We’ve started over 60 churches in just 3 1/2 years, and I’ve never “constructed” a church building. My closely-related passion is helping Americans and the church in America use the skills and gifts God has given them to help the Sudanese. That’s a big part of why we live here and not in Sudan. I’ve become a very strong believer in standing behind the Sudanese, not in front.
On a typical Saturday you might find me: Hopefully with friends. Relationships are what make life sweet. Ali and I try to have folks over and spend time with friends and other families.
Something others may be surprised to learn about me is: I’m hopelessly mono-linguistic, and I never attended seminary. The fact that the Lord allows me to be a missionary still amazes me. I’m totally unqualified in most folks’ eyes, but not in His.
Why did you leave Corporate America to embark on your current journey? I didn’t feel I had a choice. God was clearly calling me to leave everything and follow Him. There is no way I could operate here and in Sudan on a part-time basis.
Just a few of Mike's efforts, together with other e3 members and Sudanese Christians, include:
Leading 75 -100 North Americans to Sudan on short-term trips each year
Starting a Sudanese Bible School
Facilitating Microfinance Initiatives for the people of Sudan
Creating a Women's Ministry
Educating and feeding over 500 pre-school, elementary and Jr. High children
Planning for a medical training center & agricultural program for the Sudanese
For more information about e3 Partners and their work in Sudan, visit e3sudan.
Readers can stay up-to-date on Mike's latest mission trips and church planting efforts by visiting his blog here.
Editor's note: Mike's profile originally ran in August of last year. Based on recent press (the George Clooney variety) in the Sudanese area of Africa and the plight of their people, we thought it fitting to re-run his interview. Share it with a friend in honor of the holiday season!
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