Karl & Dale Rewa – Missionary Recruiting and Church Multiplication
Based in Freeport, Michigan

Karl and Dale Rewa began their mission journey by planting The Gathering Place church in the village of Freeport, Michigan in 2017. What started with Sunday evening gatherings at the local community center grew into a vibrant gospel community marked by belonging, discipleship, and outreach. In 2021, the church acquired a historic church building in town—establishing a permanent presence and deepening their commitment to the village.

Today, Karl and Dale are transitioning from missionary pastor roles to a broader ministry of missionary recruiting and pastoral support, serving through Cord Ministries International. Their new role involves mentoring younger missionary families and helping prepare them for life and leadership in small-town ministry. They are also working closely with church and seminary leaders to identify and encourage others—many of whom may be sensing a renewed call to ministry.

Their current focus includes the revitalization of rural churches, particularly in communities throughout West Michigan near the Grand Rapids area—places where the opportunities for gospel impact are great, but the workers are few. Karl and Dale are using their experience and passion to connect the next generation of leaders to small-town churches in need of strong, gospel-centered shepherds.

Their Mission:
To strengthen the church in overlooked places by identifying, equipping, and encouraging faithful ministry families to serve where the harvest is great and the workers are few.