“The  Republic  of  Ireland  is  the  least  evangelized  English  speaking  country  on  the  western  seaboard  of  the  least  evangelized  con=nent  in  the  world,  Europe.”

–  Crawford  Gribben,  Senior  Lecturer,  Trinity  College  Dublin

IntroductionGreetings!Thank you for wanting to learn more about what God has called us to do. Although our mission is bigger than this document allows, it is our hope

that this will explain in a detailed yet concise way about what we see as a great ministry opportunity in a country that desperately needs the

gospel.

How You Can HelpMissionary work is a cooperative effort. In such a spiritually dark land, ministry would be impossible without the prayers, financial support, and

encouragement of others. Living and working in Ireland is not cheap, but the investment is worth it. We need supporters and prayer warriors who

are willing to partner with us in this endeavor. Please consider joining us in this mission both prayerfully and financially.

In turn, we covenant with God and you to work as hard as we can to accomplish the task that we have been sent to do. We will work with a

Commitment to Excellence doing our best at all times (“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Col 3:17). We will live with a Heart for Evangelism, loving lost people because God loved us first

(“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” Lk 19:10). We will build genuine Relationships with others and continue to pursue

our relationship with Christ “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest

commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'” Mt 22:37-39). We will live lives of Integrity, being honest in what we say

and do (“In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity.” Ti 2:7). We will put the interests of others

before our own, doing our best to live with a Servant Heart (“Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as

a ransom for many." Mt 20:28). We will enjoy Teamwork, respecting, supporting and encouraging our teammates (“Therefore encourage one

another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thes 5:11).

If you are interested in learning more about our mission or are interested in having us come to your church please contact us!

Stephen@stephenandalisa.net

You may wish to support us either with a one time gift or monthly gifts. Either way, checks may be made out to KM USA with the name “Walton”

on the memo line. Your donation is tax-deductible and you will receive a receipt by mail. Please send checks to:

Kontaktmission USA

PO Box 825

Humboldt, TN 38343-0825

If you prefer direct deposit you can find the form at www.kontaktmissionusa.org/donate

Stephen Walton...was born in Columbia, Missouri and has lived in Iowa, Oklahoma, and

Nebraska with his mom, dad, brother and sister. He lived in Hebron, Nebraska

for 12 years and is an avid Husker fan. He enjoyed playing sports in school,

his favorite being wrestling. At age 13 he taught himself how to play the guitar

and loves to play to this day. Stephen joined the Army National Guard and

served for six years. During that time he was deployed for two years to Iraq

with the 1-167th Cavalry. He made sergeant rank before leaving the military.

Stephen then continued college at Central Christian College of the Bible where

he first became interested in foreign missions. At Central he majored in

Christian ministries and graduated in 2010 with the honor of being named

“Class Orator.” During Stephen’s last year in college he served as the interim

worship minister at Forum Christian Church in Columbia, Missouri.

Alisa Walton...was born in Janesville, Wisconsin. She has a large family made up of her

mom, dad, four brothers and two sisters. Her mom home-schooled all of

them. She was actively involved in her youth group at her church and also

attended an AWANA club at another church while growing up. She loved

going to different church camps and Christ in Youth events. Some of her

favorite things to do are reading, sewing, making jewelry, drawing, shopping,

watching movies, and spending time with friends. She went to Central

Christian College of the Bible where she majored in General ministry and

graduated in 2006. During school she interned at Christ in Youth for two

summers and traveled around the country putting on conferences. Currently,

along with support raising, she runs her own online jewelry store at

www.etsy.com/shops/AlisaJulie

Stephen and Alisa Walton...met at CCCB in 2003, where they had the same group of friends and got to

know each other well. After about a year, Stephen had to leave school

because of the military, and most of their dating relationship was long-

distance. In November of 2006 when Stephen was on his two-week leave

from Iraq, he asked Alisa to marry him. She said yes! They were married on

September 1, 2007 and afterward moved to Moberly, Missouri so that

Stephen could finish up his degree at CCCB. They currently both serve at

Forum Christian Church in the worship ministry. They both enjoy running,

riding bikes, and playing tennis together.

The Situation in Ireland“Ireland is undergoing a veritable revolution of its religious culture. Many outside of Ireland still believe that Ireland is a

bastion of traditional Catholicism. They are surprised to discover that there are many parishes in Dublin where the presence of persons on Sunday Mass is some five per cent and, in some cases, even below two per cent. The problem is

that many in Ireland and in the Church in Ireland...continue to act as if we were still simply living in a culture with a Catholic majority.” -- Diarmuid Martin - Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland

The situation that exists in Ireland desperately needs to be addressed. Ireland has the lowest percentage of evangelical Christians

of all English-speaking countries in the world. Only 30,000 (less than 1%) would even call themselves evangelical Christians.* 87% of

Irish people claim to be Catholic however, a majority are not practicing. The secularization of Ireland has brought about many changes

in a very short period of time. Divorce (illegal until 1997) is a new difficulty for Irish families, with a 70% increase in just four years

(2002-2006). The unwed mother rate in Ireland has dramatically increased (5% in 1990 compared to 33% in 2007) and Ireland ranks

fifth among all European countries in teenage suicide. Drug use in Ireland is rapidly on the rise. This rise has brought about a dramatic

increase in violent crime and gang-related activity. Ireland is certainly not the country it was 20 years ago. A recent survey found only

five per cent, or one in 20, of 15 to 24-year-olds could quote the first of the 10 Commandments, almost one-third (32 per cent) could

not say where Jesus was born, and more than one-third (35 per cent) did not know what is celebrated

at Easter.

Islam in Ireland, while not as prominent as in other European countries, is still a rapidly growing

minority. The census of 2006 indicated that Islam was the third largest religious affiliation in the Irish

state, having increased by almost 70% since the previous census. Islamic representatives indicate that

the number of followers is approximately 45,000, which is higher than the number of evangelical

Christians.

Ireland is young, growing and global. Forty percent of the population is under the age of 25 (2006), and 60 percent is under age 40.

Due to the now-defunct economic boom known as the “Celtic Tiger” many experienced newfound wealth and jobs, which attracted

others from the European Union and other nations. Construction, employment, and immigration rapidly changed Ireland in 15 years

into a cosmopolitan nation.

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* See Appendix A

Church PlantingNEW CHURCHES FOR IRELAND

THERE IS A HUNGER IN IRELAND to know the grace of God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ. God has called us to plant

churches in Ireland that will spread that good news. We, along with Kontaktmission have teamed up to reach out to this

postmodern community. Ireland, along with the rest of Europe, has often been forgotten when it comes to missions, but we have

committed to reaching out to those forgotten. Many Irish are fed up with the Catholic Church they know and the god they have

associated with it. It is time the Irish find relationships with Jesus Christ, the One who frees us from sin and gives us hope for this

life and the next. The church in Ireland must no longer be a museum, but an active community that is reaching out to the lost.

“BUT THEY DRIVE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD!” This should be a reminder that the people

of Ireland are different than we are. Yes, they look like we do. Yes, they speak English. They are, however, a

unique culture, and with this comes a unique set of challenges. We are dedicated to learning and

understanding this culture before we ever plant a church. We want to see an indigenous church planting

movement happen in Ireland. This will only be possible if this movement is Irish. One of our main hurdles

will be not starting an “American” church. We are of the opinion that many of the church plants in Ireland

have failed because they tried to force an “American” church into Irish culture.

We believe the Bible is the inspired inerrant Word of God. It is the final authority and should never be

compromised. We will never accept any words of man above the words of God. This means we will remain

Biblically conservative. The Bible leaves how we conduct a church service pretty open and, therefore, it is

important that we do things in an Irish context while still remaining true to God’s Holy Word.

WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE?WE DO NOT KNOW...This is a very short answer to a tough question. It is hard to plant a church cross-culturally. It is even harder

to do so while on a completely different continent. At this point it is difficult for us to say exactly how we will plant a church in Ireland

or what it will look like. As stated above, planting something that is uniquely Irish is extremely important. We understand that our

possible supporters would appreciate a description of how we might conduct our missions work. While we are not able to show

specific methods yet, these next few paragraphs will give an overview of some principles and ideas that we think are important and

will be a part of our church planting efforts in Ireland. It is our belief that methods will always change, but principles never do.

Church Planting cont....REPRODUCIBLE... For this to be a movement and not just a single church plant, reproducibility is a key element. The church

MUST be reproducible. This does not mean a cookie-cutter mold of church but instead something simple enough that in its base

form can be taken and recreated easily. This necessitates that our requirements for a church should be nothing more than what is

commanded in the scriptures (I.g. elders, deacons, communion, baptism, etc...). This could take on many forms including house

churches, cell churches, or even a traditional church building. We will have to start one of these in the beginning but it is our goal not

to lock the Irish into a certain form of church. If they want a building then by all means we will help them secure a building; however, in

the beginning our church plant will more than likely begin in a home or pub. By planting cell/house churches, we are enabling

unlimited growth and being fiscally responsible. It is expensive to rent a building in Ireland which makes trying to start the traditional

church plant an unrealistic idea. The Irish have seen the traditional ways of doing church so they may need to see the community

come alive and experience church in a completely different setting.

DISCIPLESHIP... One of the most important aspects of ministry that is often overlooked is discipleship. For a movement to

succeed as well as individual Christians, discipleship must be an integral part of what we do. We think of the example of Paul as he

tells the Corinthian church to be imitators of him as he is of Christ (1 Cor 11:1). After we baptize people, we will work to bring them

into the community of Christ and help them become committed followers of Jesus. In order to truly disciple a person, it is our belief

they must be three things: faithful - meaning they show up to things they say they will; available - meaning they are willing to make

time in their schedule to be discipled; and teachable - meaning they are not only committed to Jesus but committed to learning about

His Word. We will seek out people who are all three. We understand no one begins a spiritual journey with everything figured out. It

takes time to spiritually mature. This means we must be helping people come to spiritual maturity as well as teaching them to help

others do the same. It is our goal to see mature Irish Christians rise up in the church as elders, deacons, church planters and

ultimately to see them change an island with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We desire to do as Paul told Timothy, “The things which you

have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Tm

2:2).

FOCUSED... The only thing we truly have to offer a dying world is Jesus. The whole Bible is about the mission of God to redeem

the world to Himself. We see that mission culminating in Jesus (Jn 3:16,17). He came into the world, lived a sinless life, died on a

cross, and rose again, conquering both sin and death. When we accept Christ we have the distinct privilege of entering into the

mission of God. We are given the responsibility of carrying the message of Christ, redeeming the world back to Him (1 Cor 15:54-58).

In Acts chapter 17 we see the Apostle Paul addressing the philosophers on the Areopagus. Paul addressed these philosophers with a

clear understanding of their culture, beliefs, and ideas. He did not, however, use these things to prove God or even to show how real,

relevant, authentic, or any other Christian buzzword he may be. Instead he used these things to preach the Gospel and point to

Jesus. We want to remain focused on the task we have been given: preaching the gospel. We want to use the culture we are in to do

so but with the understanding that it is to reach people with the message of the only thing worth offering...Jesus!

CONCERNED... Jesus is the reason we are planting a Church. This seems like an obvious statement but it is our belief that this

can often times get lost. Many times a church is planted that focuses on meeting social needs such as hunger, homelessness, or

even disease and addiction. None of these things are bad things to combat but when they get in the way of the proclamation of the

Gospel instead of being an outpouring of the Gospel there becomes a problem. When we plant a church it will first an foremost be

about proclaiming the message of Salvation in Jesus Christ. Will we meet needs in the community? Absolutely! However, it will not be

done at the expense of the Gospel but rather an outpouring of the love of Christ (Mt 25:31ff). We want the church to be an example of

what it means to be a Christian rather than what it means to just be a “good person”. Ireland has a long history of church and

Christians and neither have a good reputation. Our strategy then is to build an environment of service without compromising the good

news of Jesus Christ so that we may earn the right to tell the Irish people about Jesus Christ.

Overview: Kontaktmission (just say Contact Mission – it’s easier that way!) began in the Forest Quarter of Austria in 1979, with just a

couple of missionaries doing the specific work they felt called of God to do. But their vision soon grew to encompass other lands,

was passed on to other hands, and continues to expand and evolve. Kontaktmission – a truly European missions team – has its

headquarters in Wüstenrot, Germany. The need in Europe is for rapid establishment of viable Christian congregations, and

Kontaktmission is one of the fastest-growing European church-planting organizations, using flexible and effective methods of new

church evangelism while staying true to the Lord of the Great Commission.

Kontaktmission USA, based in Tennessee, represents the works of both European and American missionaries, giving them a

means of contact in the US. Many of our workers are genuine “indigenous missionaries.” In other words, the missionaries are men

and women who have been raised up by Kontaktmission from existing works in order to continue working in their own countries,

and they are supported by churches and individuals here through KMUSA. This kind of international management and

representation makes for efficient, cost-effective church planting and rapid expansion.

Since our team may be best defined by what we do, here are some things to help you define us: We send missionaries. We

plant churches. We train local church leaders and establish training programs. We network with local believers on every field, in

every case. We serve people at their point of need. We empower missionaries and local leaders to think and act boldly,

independent of heavy-handed leadership. We build international missionary teams (not teams of just Americans). Finally, and most

importantly, we expect great results from God’s hand, because we pray and entrust the work to Him.

Kontaktmission: Ireland“Kontaktmission: Ireland” is the local team of volunteers and missionaries who have come

together to form an Irish non-profit organization and team for sending and receiving missionaries, both

inside and out of Ireland.  As of now, the team consists of… Gerry Clinton, Arturas and Daiva

Rakauskas, Desmond Sharpe, Ryan and Simona Fishel, and Stephen and Alisa Walton.

The goal of Kontaktmission: Ireland is to see churches planted and lives changed by the power of

the Holy Spirit. It is important to all involved that Ireland see Kontaktmission’s motto “send, plant,

multiply,” put into action. This comes through making disciples and raising up workers capable of

being leaders in the Kingdom (send), planting Christ-centered indigenous churches that are examples

to their communities (plant), and teaching those churches to plant more churches, thus starting what

we call a “church planting movement” (multiply).

Drogheda Presbyterian Church“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and

sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of

you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:1-4

Drogheda is a thriving city of around 30,000 people along the east coast of Ireland. It is

the capital of the county Louth, located approximately 30 miles north of Dublin. This will be

the first stop we make in our church planting journey.

Drogheda Presbyterian Church is currently pastored by John Woodside. They are

partnering with Kontaktmission:Ireland for mentoring and hosting all new missionaries sent.

One of Drogheda Presbyterian Church’s missions is the training and sending of church

planters in Ireland. The outside of the church says “Presbyterian”, but the inside is a

denominational smorgasbord. Ireland is a place with very few Christians and so the

Christians in Ireland have no choice but to get along with one another (something perhaps

us Americans could learn from). The church body is very evangelical and active and has

taken head on the job of training and sending missionaries to plant churches in Ireland.  This

church is a wonderful place to “land” in Ireland and get started as missionaries. We look

forward to the opportunity to learn from our Irish brothers and sisters as well as the

opportunity to make lasting friendships from the day we set foot in a foreign country. We feel

it is a great comfort to be able to have these contacts in Ireland, one of the many benefits of working with Kontaktmission.

Our BeliefsWe want our supporters to understand our theological convictions, so here we will try to communicate our stance on several

core Christian doctrine items. If a more thorough explanation is needed on any of the following, please contact us so we can

attempt to answer any questions you might have.

NATURE OF FAITH

The faith that saves is made up of four elements –knowledge, belief, confidence, and obedience. Faith requires knowledge

(Rom 10:17 and Heb 11:6): We cannot have faith unless we first have knowledge of Christ. There is something that must be heard

in order for faith to exist. Faith requires Belief/mental assent (Acts 11:21;18:8): The blood of Jesus does not cover all people’s sins;

it covers those who are faithful. Everyone can be covered by the blood, but it does not cover you until you believe. Thirdly it

requires confidence (1 Tm 1:16; Rom 9:33; 10:11): If you have no confidence in Christ and what He has done than it really isn’t

faith is it? Faith must include confidence that what we believe is true. Lastly faith is a continuous action/obedience (Rom 4; Acts

6:7): Romans 4:3 (Gen 15:6) says Abraham “Believed,” this is the Hebrew word which means to “prove constant”. Over and over

Abraham proved constant in his faithfulness.

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE

The Scriptures (both Old and New Testaments) are the inspired Words of God, the final authority for faith and life, inerrant in the

original writings, infallible, and God breathed. (Rom 3:2;9:6;2 Tm 3:16-17; Heb 1:7; Ps 104:4; 2 Pt 1:19-21; 1 Cor 2:7-13; Jer 1:9)

PLAN OF SALVATION

God graciously provided the means to reconcile our relationship with Him through faith in Jesus Christ. Our relationship is re-

established when we make a commitment to accept Jesus as God's son and our Savior and Lord. Through faith in Jesus Christ,

our sins are forgiven, and we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit and eternal life. God’s plan of salvation includes total surrender to

Him in every way. This means believing in Him (Jn 3:13; Heb 11:6), confessing Him both publicly and privately (Mt 10:32; Rom

10:9-10), repenting of our sins (Lk 13:3; Acts 2:38; 2 Pt 3:9) , being born again in baptism (Mk 16;16; Jn 3:5; Acts 2:38; Rom

6:4-6; 1 Pt 3:20-21), and finally living a life of habitual obedience, faith, and submission to Christ as Lord (1 Pt 2:21; Jm 1:22; Rom

2:7; Mt 24:13).

Our Beliefs cont....

ACT OF BAPTISM

To be baptized means to be immersed with water. It is a symbol of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, reminding

us that when we are saved we die to ourselves and are raised to live a new life in Christ (Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; Mt 28:18-20; Jn

3:5). Baptism is only for those old enough to believe. No instances of infant baptism are recorded. Baptism is by immersion (Jn

3:22-23, Acts 8:31-39, Rom 6:3) for the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16). The act of

baptism does not save an individual; Jesus does. Baptism is a demonstration of our acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Baptism – after hearing, believing, repenting, and confessing – indicates complete obedience of one who is following Scriptural

counsel for receiving salvation. It is completely appropriate for one’s baptism to be performed the same hour or the same day that

one surrenders to Christ (Acts 8:26-40, Acts 16:33).

NATURE OF THE CHURCH

In John 15, Jesus tells us that He is the vine and we are the branches. Together the people of Christ make up the “body of

Christ.” A building is not the Church; we who follow Christ are His Church. 1 Corinthians 12 tells us that we as the body posses

many gifts. These gifts are to be used alongside one another in order to further the Kingdom of Christ. As a Church we are a

family. The Church should be a place safe from attack, yet safe for correction and rebuke. It should be a place of uplifting

encouragement where people are loved and trained to complete the mission of God (reconciling the world back to Him). The

Church should be an example of the difference Christ makes.

NATURE OF JESUS

The Bible declares that Jesus was/is God the Son who, in His incarnation (birth into human history as fully God and fully man),

provided for us the clearest and most important revelation of God that has ever been or ever will be, and can alone forgive our sins

and grant us salvation. In Hebrews 1:1-3 we read, “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times

and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through

whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things

by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” Jesus’

death paid the penalty for the offenses of mankind against God. However, as prophesied, He rose from the dead three days after

His crucifixion. After appearing to witnesses on a number of occasions for 40 days, He ascended into heaven where He now

serves as the Mediator between God and man.

SIN AND SALVATION

God created mankind to live in relationship with Him; however, the first man and woman were deceived by Satan. They rebelled

and chose to be wrongfully independent from God. Their decision alienated them from God because God is holy and cannot be in

the presence of sin. Every human being since that time has suffered the consequences of that rebellion. We all fail to please God

and are open to Satan's deception. Our failure to please God, unless a relationship is re-established with Him, results in

condemnation under God's judgment and will cause us to spend eternity in hell (Gen 1:26, 27; Rom 3:22-23; 5:12; Eph 2:1–

3, 12). Furthermore, there is nothing we can do on our own to re-establish our relationship with God. Our inability to re-establish

our relationship with God leaves us dependent on God's mercy. God graciously provided the means to reconcile this relationship

through faith in Jesus Christ. Our relationship is re-established when we make a commitment to accept Jesus as God's son and

our Savior and Lord. Through faith in Jesus Christ our sins are forgiven and we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit and eternal life

(Eph 2:8–10; Jn 1:12; Eph 1:7; 1 Pt 1:18–19).

Walton, Stephen & Alisa – Ireland (Irish Republic)Anticipated Expenses and Support-Raising Needs EstimatorAs of March, 2011

These estimated expenses would be normal starting in approximately the third month in Ireland. Initial months would be less expensive because of the availability of inexpensive short-term housing at the Kontaktmission headquarters.Predicted location: smaller Irish city or suburbLiving standard: comfortable, entry-level professional. Small rental apartment, small automobile.

Es#mated  Monthly  Expenses

Rent, incl. utilities 1,400*Household, grocery, clothing 700Car fuel, insurance (one car, two drivers) 450Health insurance (paid annually) 300**Miscellaneous (emergencies, personal, etc.) 300Savings long-term (retirement) 250FICA tax, 16.6% of salary 573 (only above lines are taxed; salary + ins. + savings = $3450)Administrative Expenses KM - 9% of donations 447Ministry expense, incl. mission travel in Europe 150*** Internet, mobile phone 200*** Travel to US/reporting trips 150***Newsletter, miscellaneous ministry 50***

Total estimated salary and min. expense $4970/month

Notes: *There is enough flexibility in this monthly budget to allow for variations such as a slightly higher monthly rent. These are target figures only; rent is particularly subject to location and the availability of “great deals.” **Missionary insurance policy including excellent maternity.***Ministry expenses may be disbursed either by the US office or by the missionary (then reimbursed), depending upon the need; records are kept of all ministry-related expenditures. KM events in Europe and other ministry-related travels included.

Es#mated  start-­‐up  (“one  #me”)  expenses

Travel 3,000Automobile 7,000 (FICA taxable upon payment) Apartment furnishings, incl. kitchen 15,000 (FICA taxable upon payment) Ministry-related equip (comp. accessories) 3,000Documents (drivers licenses, visas, fees) 1,000

Total estimated start-up expenses $29,000

If support-raising estimates/goals are not 100% achieved by 60 days before the intended date of departure, a determination will be made as to whether or not it is appropriate and possible to keep the departure date; it may be determined that it is possible to proceed with a reduced monthly amount pledged or start-up amount on-hand.

Letters of Recommendation

Dear  Brothers  and  Sisters  in  Christ,

It’s  a  privilege  to  write  this  leAer  on  behalf  of  Stephen  and  Alisa  Walton.  This  is  a  couple  who  truly  love  the  Lord,  our  God,  with  all  their  hearts,  minds,  souls,  and  strength.  Both  are  fully  giFed  by  the  Lord.  I  know  with  full  assurance  that  the  call  of  God  on  their  lives  will  yeild  great  impact  for  the  kingdom.  

Knowing  the  challenges  churches  face  connected  to  funding  and  choices  of  how  and  where  to  allocate  funding  is  something  we  face  as  a  ministry  as  well.  In  that  we’ve  seen  Stephen  and  Alisa  in  acIon,  we  have  done  addiIonal  fund  raising  as  well  as  relooked  at  our  funding  support  so  we  can  help  get  them  on  the  field.    We  believe  this  will  be  a  kingdom  investment  that  will  yeild  a  harvest  30,60,  or  100  fold.  

Stephen  is  a  giFed  speaker  and  teacher.  His  background  in  military  combat  gives  him  life  experiences  that  few  have.  He  also  does  a  wonderful  job  leading  worship.  Alisa  also  has  a  wonderful  giFing  in  singing  and  worship  leading.  Their  lives  and  passion  for  the  Lord  will  help  the  spiritually  starved  in  Ireland  come  to  relaIonship  with  Jesus  Christ.

Our  prayers  are  with  you  as  you  consider  supporIng  this  worthy  endeavor.  Our  prayers  are  with  them  as  they  take  these  needed  steps  to  prepare  for  service  abroad.  Our  hope  aligns  with  yours  and  the  Lord’s  –  that  the  world  will  come  to  know  Jesus  as  Lord.

Sincerely,

ScoA  SutherlandSenior  MinisterForum  ChrisIan  Church

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Re:  Stephen  and  Alisa  Walton.

To  whom  it  may  concern:

It  is  a  privilege  to  minister  to  young  servants.    There  are  some  students  who  bring  a  passion  and  boldness  for  the  gospel.    In  addiIon  to  watching  them  grow  and  develop  skills,  I  also  get  the  privilege  to  serve  alongside  excepIonal  students.      I  am  invited  to  do  revivals  and  consulIng  for  graduates  of  Central  ChrisIan  College  of  the  Bible.    Occasionally,  a  former  student  will  invite  me  to  come  and  share  in  the  ministry  overseas.  

I  look  forward  to  the  day  when  I  can  serve  alongside  Stephen  and  Alisa  Walton  in  their  chosen  field  of  reaching  the  lost  in  Ireland.    I  have  no  doubt  that  they  will  log  countless  “extra  miles”  in  spreading  the  love  of  Jesus  to  the  Emerald  Isle.    

I  believe  this  because  they  were  excellent  students.    I  have  come  to  know  Stephen  as  a  student  beyond  the  scores  in  a  grade  book.    I  have  seen  his  diligent  pursuit  of  correct  doctrine  and  pracIcal  theology  as  we  have  poured  over  the  Bible  together.    His  goal  has  been  to  live  his  life  as  an  imitaIon  of  Christ,  lead  his  family  and  teach  people  the  truth.    I  have  seen  that  lived  out.  

I  believe  this  also  because  I  have  served  alongside  him  in  ministry.    Whether  leading  worship  or  preparing  sermons,  I  have  seen  him  log  many  “extra  miles”  to  bring  people  closer  to  Jesus.    

It  has  been  my  great  pleasure  to  get  to  know  Stephen  and  Alisa  Walton.    I  have  the  utmost  confidence  that  giFs  to  this  ministry  will  be  used  with  careful  stewardship  as  they  strive  to  carry  the  name  of  Jesus  forward.    

I  look  forward  to  serving  alongside  them  again.    I  pray  that  you  will  also  partner  with  them  as  God  leads.

In  Christ,  

M.  Ben  Williams,Professor  of  Preaching  and  Old  Testament,Central  ChrisIan  College  of  the  Bible    

From:    Rob  Harris,  US  Director,  KontaktmissionTo:    Churches  and  individuals  who  support  missionariesRe:    Stephen  and  Alisa  Walton,  missionary  service  in  Ireland

May  4,  2011

Dear  fellow  missions  champions,

On  behalf  of  our  Kontaktmission  leadership  and  our  partners  in  the  Irish  Republic,  I  would  like  to  strongly  recommend  to  you  Stephen  and  Alisa  Walton  for  service  as  missionaries.    

As  you  may  know,  our  missionary  organizaIon,  Kontaktmission,  is  sending  out  Stephen  and  Alisa  and  providing  strategic  leadership  and  iniIal  in-­‐country  partnerships  to  help  them  get  off  to  a  running  start  in  this  vitally  important  church  planIng  work.    The  Irish  Republic  is,  according  to  some  who  know  it  well,  the  “least  churched”  country  in  Western  Europe,  and  Western  Europe  is  sadly  among  the  least-­‐ChrisIan,  least-­‐churched  parts  of  the  globe.    We  are  thrilled  to  be  able  to  add  Stephen  and  Alisa  to  our  team  of  missionaries  and  to  parIcipate  with  you  in  sending  them  to  Ireland.

It  has  been  my  sincere  pleasure  to  get  to  know  this  wonderful  couple  and  to  spend  Ime  with  them  in  various  training,  meeIng,  and  travel  situaIons.    Several  of  my  colleagues  in  leadership  and  our  team  in  Ireland  have  also  now  had  the  chance  to  spend  a  liAle  quality  Ime  with  them.    In  short,  Stephen  and  Alisa  have  leF  posiIve  impressions  with  everyone,    wherever  they’ve  gone,  and  all  of  us  have  become  convinced  that  they  possess  the  right  character  and  the  right  mix  of  giFs,  talents  and  training  to  fill  this  challenging  role.    

Our  internaIonal  team,  which  is  comprised  of  Europeans  and  missionaries  who  are  very  familiar  with  Europe,  is  commiAed  to  seeing  the  Waltons  succeed  in  life  and  ministry  on  the  mission  field,  and  we  consider  people  like  you  to  be  key  partners  in  achieving  that  goal.    Without  the  help  of  local  churches  and  individual  ChrisIans,  this  enormous  project  we  call  world  mission  comes  to  a  screeching  halt.    So  if  we  can  help  you  serve  the  Waltons  along  the  way,  or  if  you  need  addiIonal  informaIon  at  any  Ime,  our  office  is  enthusiasIcally  ready  to  help  you!

And  if  I  can  be  of  any  assistance  to  you  now,  as  you  consider  partnering  with  Stephen  and  Alisa  for  ongoing  prayer  and  financial  support,  please  do  not  hesitate  to  contact  me.    

Thank  you!

          For  Him,  with  you,

          Rob  Harris           Kontaktmission  USA  

Rob HarrisUS Director

Kontaktmission USAPO Box 825

100 North Central AvenueHumboldt, TN 38343-0825

731 / 784-9422rob.harris@kontaktmissionusa.org

www.kontaktmissionusa.orgwww.kontaktmission.de

http://my.kontaktmissionusa.org

Churches for a generation without Christ

Appendix A

County Pop’No. of Churches

No. of Peopleper church

Area(Hectares)

Hectares per church

Carlow 50349 3 16,783 89,700 29,930

Cavan 64003 10 6,400 193,188 19,318

Clare 110950 3 36,983 344,232 114,744

Cork 481295 31 15,525 750,758 24,218

Donegal 147264 17 8,662 485,951 28,585

Dublin City North 294,529 3 98,176 7,474 2,491

Dublin City South 211,682 15 13,230 4,287 286

Dublin South 246,935 5 49,387 22,301 4,460

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown 194,038 7 27,719 12,659 1808

Fingal 239,992 4 59,998 45,309 11,327

Galway 231670 10 23,167 615,025 61,502

Kerry 139835 8 17,479 473,465 59,183

Kildare 186335 9 20,703 169,420 18,824

Kilkenny 87558 4 18,535 207,169 51,792

Laois 67059 2 33,529 171,946 85,973

Leitrim 28950 2 14,475 158,885 79,442

Limerick 184055 7 26,293 276,002 39,428

Longford 34391 1 34,391 109,125 109,125

Louth 111267 4 27,816 83,199 20,799

Mayo 123839 4 30,959 558,831 139,707

Meath 162831 4 40,707 233,454 58,363

Monaghan 55997 3 18,665 129,592 43,197

Offaly 70868 1 70,868 198,981 198,981

Roscommon 58738 3 19,578 254,804 84,934

Sligo 60894 4 15,223 39,482 9,870

Tipperary 149244 4 37,311 430,424 107,606

Waterford 107961 7 15,423 185,871 26,553

Westmeath 79346 6 13,224 182,486 30,414

Wexford 131749 6 21,958 236,527 39,421

Wicklow 126194 8 15,775 203,260 25,407

Appendix AChurch Penetration in Ireland

The following information was compiled by Aontas, an Irish evangelical organization that desires to see new church plants throughout Ireland. You can find their website at: www.aontas.com. This information is a reflection of many years of research and is an up to date list of all Bible believing churches in Ireland. It is our hope that this will help you to form

a better idea as to the desperate situation of the church in Ireland. For a detailed list of all Non-Catholic churches in Ireland you can read another report at stephenandalisa.net/p/why-ireland

(a hectare is a measurement approximately the same as 2.5 acres)

Number of Churches per County

Town Total Pop' County

Ennistimon 12482 Co. Clare

Killrush 10739 Co. Clare

Meelick 15069 Co. Clare

Scarriff 6747 Co. Clare

Dunmanway 7937 Co. Cork

Kanturk 16093 Co. Cork

Kinsale 21941 Co. Cork

Macroom 18079 Co. Cork

Millstreet 6384 Co. Cork

Monkstown 5650 Co. Cork

Buncrana 22080 Co. Donegal

Carndonagh 10000 Co. Donegal

Dungloe 9000 Co. Donegal

Lifford 6084 Co. Donegal

Clifden 8892 Co. Galway

Glennamaddy 5647 Co. Galway

Gort 12540 Co. Galway

Loughrea 22883 Co. Galway

Mount Bellew 8256 Co. Galway

Oughterard 12392 Co. Galway

Portumna 6242 Co. Galway

Cahersiveen 9152 Co. Kerry

Dingle 9496 Co. Kerry

Clane 6106 Co. Kildare

Leixlip 14833 Co. Kildare

Callan 7001 Co. Kilkenny

Castlecomer 8280 Co. Kilkenny

Thomastown 15458 Co. Kilkenny

Athy - Laois 5636 Co. Laois

Mountmellick 24375 Co. Laois

Portarlington 7088 Co. Laois

Slievemargy 6582 Co. Laois

Carrick-on-Shannon 8210 Co. Leitrim

Mohill 7621 Co. Leitrim

Croom 9035 Co. Limerick

Kilmallock 15637 Co. Limerick

Rathkeale 14511 Co. Limerick

Town Total Pop' County

Ballymahon 5887 Co. Longford

Granard 8133 Co. Longford

Ardee 17976 Co. Louth

Haggardstown 5769 Co. Louth

Ballinrobe 12916 Co. Mayo

Belmullet 7923 Co. Mayo

Claremorris 14177 Co. Mayo

Swinford 13645 Co. Mayo

Ashbourne 8528 Co. Meath

Dunboyne 8702 Co. Meath

Dunshaughlin 13324 Co. Meath

Julianstown 8289 Co. Meath

Rathoath 8805 Co. Meath

Castleblayney 9855 Co. Monaghan

Clones 7180 Co. Monaghan

Birr 18116 Co. Offaly

Edenderry 22011 Co. Offaly

Castlerea 12168 Co. Roscommon

Dromore West Rural 6837 Co. Sligo

Tobercurry 7685 Co. Sligo

Borrisokane 7175 Co. Tipperary

Carrick-on-Suir 14936 Co. Tipperary

Cashel 18267 Co. Tipperary

Clogheen Rural Area 12330 Co. Tipperary

Roscrea 15749 Co. Tipperary

Slievardagh 5779 Co. Tipperary

Kilmacthomas 6905 Co. Waterford

Lismore 7826 Co. Waterford

Delvin 7526 Co. Westmeath

New Ross 23099 Co. Wexford

Arklow 19149 Co. Wicklow

Baltinglass 12991 Co. Wicklow

Delgany 5158 Co. Wicklow

Kilmacanogue 13772 Co. Wicklow

Rathdrum 36687 Co. Wicklow

Wicklow 6930 Co. Wicklow

Irish cities over 5,000 with no Church

Appendix AChurch Penetration in Ireland

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