About Mission Southside
It is not easy to be poor, hungry, under-dressed and without a home in Johnson County, Kansas. We are fortunate to have a host of dedicated agencies that work within our community to stand in that gap. Mission Southside has mobilized resources by donating goods and thousands of volunteer hours to help make a difference.
Mission Southside has a neighbor’s heart … a heart that loves Jesus Christ and one that genuinely cares about the needs of others. Mission Southside is not a church, but partners with churches, “helps” organizations, businesses, and individuals to bring hope to Johnson County, KS through the meeting of both physical and spiritual needs.
Our hope is in Jesus Christ, our prayer is that God will be glorified, and our heart is for the lost. We would love to have you join us in that mission.
Learn more about Mission Southside:
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Executive Director - Help Ministries
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The disciples asked Jesus, "which is the greatest commandment?" Jesus replied, "love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength - and love your neighbor as yourself." It took me awhile (50 years to be exact) to understand who my "neighbor" is, but I am fully invested now in bringing help and hope to the poor, the forgotten, the least of these ( Matthew 25).
Coming to faith in Christ at age 7 allowed me to grasp what it means to love Jesus with my whole heart. Now I can help fulfill the entire Great Commandment as we take Jesus to the people ("neighbor's") and meet urgent needs. My wife and 4 kids (+ a daughter and son in law) are thrilled to help out with the mission any chance they get. Olathe and SW Johnson County has been our home for 20 years!
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Executive Director - Hope Ministries
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What a privilege to join the Lord in His work in our community! I had the joy of serving in church youth ministry for 23 years, including many unforgettable mission trip experiences, serving others in the name of Christ. Our prayer would always be, “Lord, please help us to join in your work in our own community the way we have been a part of your work here” - many times in Arlington, TX. ( www.missionarlington.org). The launch of Mission Southside in January of 2011 was an answer to our prayers!
Our family loves this wonderful community, which has been “home” to me for over 45 years. With rising hunger and poverty for all age groups – the majority of these not connected to any Christian faith community – it is a key time for an obedient response to the Lord to love and serve our neighbors in His name. It is a privilege for my wife, 2 sons and I to partner with each of you (individuals, churches, and ministries) as we 'hang out on property and hover around John 3:16'.
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Executive Director - Development
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Rod has been in pastoral ministry since 1983 and has been privileged to serve with initiatives such as Olathe Serve Day, Olathe Pastors Network, Citywide Prayer Movement, Olathe Community Food Pantry, the Olathe Police Department, local church planting and foreign leadership training.
The Janzen's count it a privilege to serve the Lord as this new role will give them the opportunity to unleash their love for people and the community they have lived in for 30 years. Rod and Lynda have been married since 1983 and have two grown children, Lauren (and Eric) Eberspacher, along with granddaughter, Nora, and son, Jared.
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Note: Thursday PM and Saturday AM hours are "sorting" hours and open to all. Come on in and lend a hand and a neighbor's heart!
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