DEPUTIZING MISSIONARIES
Meet the Metro Missionary Families
Currently on Deputation
Metro Missionaries are dedicated to spreading the gospel and planting churches across various regions. These deputizing families are actively raising funds for their crucial church planting efforts.
Join us in the endeavor to bring the hope of the gospel to communities in need. Your support enables us to extend our reach and make a meaningful impact in people's lives. Together, we can sow seeds of faith and build a brighter future in North America for generations to come.
Cortez, Ruben & Elisa - Forward Oregon
God has called our family to Central Oregon as Forward Missionaries, reaching rural towns still without a consistent Apostolic witness. Since arriving in 2022, we have seen God move—resulting in the launch of two churches. Yet many communities remain untouched, and the need is urgent. Our vision is clear: plant churches, disciple families, and raise leaders to carry the Apostolic message across Oregon.
We cannot do this alone. Your partnership today helps us reach communities still waiting for truth
Gomez, Joseph & Samantha – San Diego, CA
God has called our family to San Diego, California, where we are going not simply as church planters, but as missionaries to one of the most unreached regions in our nation. The greater San Diego area is home to more than 1.4 million people, and we are going to one of the most densely populated areas without a current work, bringing the message of repentance, baptism in Jesus’ name, and the infilling of the Holy Ghost.
My wife, Samantha, our five children, and I have been endorsed and sent by the Southern California District to answer this need. What began as a burden from God has become a clear calling to help establish a strong Apostolic presence in this strategic region.
Oddo, James Oddo -
New Orleans Metro
Join North American Missions in supporting the life-changing ministry of James Oddo in New Orleans! With 38 years of passionate service, James is a proven soul winner, veteran church planter, and dynamic preacher whose calling has taken him across the United States and around the globe. Now, his heart is set on the diverse communities of the New Orleans Metro area, where he is planting churches and raising up new leaders through the Church of the Apostles.
Over the past 18 months, more than 150 individuals have been baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost, a testament to the power and impact of this ministry. James’ vision extends beyond the pulpit. Through Eighth Day Ministry (EDM), he offers hope and a fresh start to those overcoming addiction, providing housing and discipleship in a Christ-centered environment. In May 2025, EDM purchased a new house to accommodate 10 more souls, providing them with a place to heal and grow in Jesus’ name.
Stephens, Wesley & Lindsey - Boston, MA
Boston is a city where the story of America began and where a new story of revival is ready to be written. Home to more than five million people, the Greater Boston area continues to shape the world through education, innovation, and culture. Yet beneath its historic beauty and global influence lies a deep spiritual need. Wesley and Lindsey Stephens have answered the call to plant a church in this region with a long-term vision to establish multiple Apostolic works throughout Greater Boston.
Originally from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, they have served in pastoral ministry since 2012 and as Tennessee Youth President for eight years. Together with their children, Hazel, Knox, and Finn, the Stephens family believes the place where a nation was born will be born again. The Stephens were appointed as Metro Missionaries to the Greater Boston area in 2025 and plan to begin ministering in the region in 2027.