Mission Resource Network (MRN) — Organization Profile
Mission Resource Network (MRN) is a nonprofit missions ministry established in 1998 to help autonomous congregations serve the mission of God more effectively. Based in Bedford, Texas, MRN partners with churches and global workers in the United States and internationally so that leaders can pursue gospel work with clearer direction, healthier support, and stronger long-term effectiveness.
MRN frames its work around a simple conviction: global missions is complex and should not be done alone. The organization’s stated vision is to transform all people groups with the Good News of Jesus, and its mission is to multiply healthy leaders to disciple the unreached and under-served people groups of the world. In practical terms, MRN comes alongside churches and individuals with coaching, training, and pathways that clarify calling, strengthen disciple-making habits, and support sustainable ministry in cross-cultural settings.
A key part of MRN’s approach is equipping churches for thoughtful, strategic engagement. Through church-focused coaching, workshops, and labs, MRN helps leaders work through big-picture “mission, vision, and values” questions, as well as the practical realities of missions structures, partnerships, sending processes, and missionary care. MRN also publishes practical resources—such as handbooks and an online course related to short-term missions—aimed at helping churches and teams prepare wisely and serve well.
For global workers, MRN offers help from the earliest stages of preparation through ongoing support. The organization emphasizes assessment and training, along with missionary care and worker care to address common challenges that can shorten a worker’s time on the field. MRN also provides field-oriented resources for life and ministry in cross-cultural contexts, including guidance for raising support, managing stress, and navigating transitions such as returning from the field.
MRN’s ministry initiatives reflect several focused areas of work: the Bengal Initiative, MedRim Initiative, Emerging Leadership Initiative, and Atlantic Bridge Initiative. These initiatives represent MRN’s effort to catalyze disciple-making movements, strengthen leadership development, and build partnerships that help churches and workers engage specific regions and ministry opportunities with greater clarity and collaboration.
People can engage with MRN by scheduling an introductory appointment, participating in training events, using published resources, and subscribing to updates through the organization’s blogs and prayer content. Supporters can also give financially, including options for recurring gifts and other giving strategies described on MRN’s giving page.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.mrnet.org/
- About: https://www.mrnet.org/about
- Contact: https://www.mrnet.org/contact-1
- Give: https://www.mrnet.org/give
- Initiatives: https://www.mrnet.org/initiatives
- Staff: https://www.mrnet.org/staff
- Board of Directors: https://www.mrnet.org/board-of-directors
- Events: https://www.mrnet.org/events-1
- Resources (Articles & Media): https://www.mrnet.org/media
Contact Information
- Email: mi******@***et.org
- Phone: 817-267-2727
- Phone: 888-641-2229
- Mailing address: 1901 Central Drive, Suite 120, Bedford, TX 76021
Socials
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionResourceNetwork/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mission_resource/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-resource-network/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23PtEdxhMFMyVetWHogLhw
Leadership
- Dr. Dan Bouchelle — President
- Caleb Southerland — Vice President
- David Allen — Director of Bengal Initiative
- Mark Hooper — Director of Recruiting and Training
- Brad Dixon — Director of Worker Care
- Cleria Dixon — Worker Care Associate and Prayer Director
- Jay Jarboe — Director of Emerging Leadership Initiative
- Alan Howell — Director of Church Relations
- Ian Nickerson — Director of Atlantic Bridge Initiative
- Alan Wan — Director of Donor Engagement
- Hallie Beth Hale — Advancement Coordinator
- Amy Cecil — Financial Specialist and HR Coordinator
- DaShea Lee — Office Manager
- Rhonda Houk — Board Chair
- Ron J. Holland — Board Secretary
