Frank Blackwell, Minister of Missions Video

Frank Blackwell, Minister of Missions

Frank is a native of Meridian, Mississippi. His wife Jo Ann is from Batesville, Mississippi. They have a son Brian who is married to Ashley. Brian and Ashley are the parents of Frank and Jo Ann's first grandchild, Isabella Grace Blackwell. Brian and Ashley live in Missouri. Frank and Jo Ann are also the parents of Joanna Pyron who is married to Brian Pyron. Joanna and Brian are members of Hunter Street, where Joanna serves on staff as Preschool Associate.

Frank received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana College and the Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Mississippi. Prior to coming to Hunter Street as Minister of Missions in January, 2000, Frank taught American history at the high school level, worked in the healthcare industry for 20 years, and also worked at the Alabama Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries.

Frank loves to read and exercise and enjoys time with his family. He has recently begun playing golf after a 40-year hiatus and is studying French.

How Can You Get Involved?

We can share the love of Christ as we serve and help others. Providing a free medical clinic, leading a Vacation Bible School, singing or doing drama in a school, prayer walking or minor construction projects are examples of meeting needs.

Learn more about specific Hunter Street mission sites. Contact the minister heading up that project for more information.
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Other Ways to Participate

Not all mission activities require travel. Explore opportunities of serving through missions through prayer (MAPP Ministry), teaching internationals in ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, or caring for missionaries in the field (The Shepherd’s Staff Ministry).

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"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..." Matthew 28:19 (ESV)

Missions Map

Sharing our faith with others is an important part of who we are as members of Jesus' family. Through Christ we have strength for living and hope for the future–that is Good News that must be told!

Missions at Hunter Street is centered on opportunities to share the Gospel. As we build relationships with people around the corner or across the globe, God opens avenues for us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

North American Mission Sites

Clarkston, Georgia
Refugees from many nations have settled in this suburb of Atlanta. Most do not speak English and all are faced with many other challenges as they begin adapting to life in the United States.
More on the Clarkston Mission site
Nebraska
In the very heartland of America, many are lost while many have never really heard the life-changing message of the gospel. Join Hunter Street missions teams as we journey to Nebraska to work alongside others there who have a heart to see new churches planted in every county of the Cornhusker state.
More on the Nebraska Mission site

International Mission Sites

Paris
Paris is home to over 12 million people, most of whom have never had the opportunity to hear the gospel. Of this number, about 2 million are from various places in North Africa and West Africa. These people need Jesus.
More on the Paris Mission site
London
London, home to nearly 15 million people (greater metropolitan area) is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. In fact, someone from over 95% of the world's many ethnic groups lives here.
More on the London Mission site
Senegal
Over 95% of the people of Senegal have never heard the Good News. Among those who have never heard are the Mandinka people.
More on the Senegal Mission site

Hispanic Ministry

Hunter Street is partnered with the Birmingham Hispanic church, Agape. For more information, contact Harry Harper, Associate Minister of Missions.