Connections Renewals have become a vital way Great Cities Missions cares for and equips our missionaries serving throughout Latin America. These weeklong renewal retreats are intentionally designed to help our missionaries reconnect with God, find fellowship with others who understand the unique challenges of the field, and receive compassionate support from a team of spiritually mature individuals dedicated to walking alongside them.  For the past 20 years, Connections Renewals have played an essential role in missionary care by providing something many missionaries do not even realize they need: space to breathe, a safe place to share, and an opportunity to be poured into spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Many participants have shared that without this experience, they might not have been able to remain on the mission field as long as they have.

Connections is not just a renewal—it’s a lifeline. God uses it to meet our missionaries at their most vulnerable and to remind them they are not alone in their calling.  If you would like to donate to this ministry or get more information, contact Ila Dabbs at idabbs@greatcities.org.  Below are some videos to give you an idea of what our missionaries experience.