Shannon Buckner, a native of Clarksville, Arkansas, is a veteran missionary to Europe, having served in Belgium and the United Kingdom since 1998. Shannon's 25 years in missions has included church planting and the training students in England at Mattersey Hall Christian College (2012-2014), Belgium at Continental Theological Seminary (1998-2011), as well as ministry in Cambodia (1992-‘95 & ‘97), and Egypt (summers of '89 & '90).
Shannon’s main focus of missionary ministry has been the training of hundreds of international students preparing for vocational ministry throughout Europe. With a BA in Bible & Theology (CBC), MA in Christian Ministry (AGTS), and current work toward a PhD in Intercultural Studies, Shannon’s training and experience in mentoring, ministry, and practical theology have provided her with an opportunity to form the next generation of Christian leaders. This focus on training now translates into forming missionaries to effectively reach Europe.
Shannon currently serves on the leadership team for the AG World Missions in Europe with the role of “Resourcing Missionary Life.” She leads a team of missionaries that provide resources for the training, mentoring, and building of competency & community among the more than 400 Assemblies of God missionaries in Europe. This training takes place on the ground in Europe and among new itinerating missionaries preparing for the field. As missionary effectiveness increases, we believe that our mission to reach Europe for Christ will also increase.
Why Europe?
Europe is generally viewed as a region that is steeped in history, adorned with beauty and confidently accomplished and cultured. The truth is that Europe is dominated by dark secrets, deep wounds and desperate spiritual brokenness. The message of the Gospel has been perverted, leading to the abandonment of Christianity, the growth of other religious expressions and the rise of secularism – removing God from all aspects of life.
Therefore, the purpose of our mission to Europe is this: By His Spirit, we do justly, through standing with the marginalized. We love mercy, by engaging the secularist. We walk humbly to inspire revitalization.
We envision a Europe where the Gospel is completely and accurately expressed through strong communities of faith – making disciples, birthing churches and impacting society.
Thank you for your prayers for Shannon and the AGWM missionary personnel throughout the continent of Europe.
- (This bio can also be found on my missionary profile page with the Assemblies of God World Missions).
Ways you can pray:
1) Shannon serves as a leader for AGWM Europe, with an emphasis upon resourcing missionaries. She leads a team of missionaries focused on the training & mentoring of new workers to Europe. Please pray for wisdom in leadership and divine guidance in training efforts.
2) For new missionaries engaged in Europe missionary training.
3) For Shannon’s travel to Europe.
4) For current refugee crisis in Europe - wisdom for leaders, national churches, and AGWM missionaries as we respond with compassion & evangelism.
5) For the development of further training and mentoring programs in Europe.
6) For direction & open doors as it relates to Shannon’s future of ministry in Europe.
7) For physical health and strength.
8) For Shannon’s family, especially nieces & nephews.
