Irvin Rutherford passing his missionary mantle on to the next generation.

Rev. Abram Bagunu • Associate Pastor
May 11, 2026

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Pastor Irvin Rutherford, a missionary for over 60 years, is passing on his mantle to the next generation.

While visiting this past March, Pastor Irvin, our missionary board member, shared that after 60 years of ministering throughout the world, he's passing on the leadership of global ministry teams—GMT—to Pastor Aaron McManus over the next few years.

You can watch the service where he shares this update with our congregation by clicking the button below.

Grace. Grace. Grace. | Ps. Irvin Rutherford | Eph. 2:8-9

What if the greatest thing about your story is not where you’ve been but the grace God is offering you right now? ✨

In this powerful message, Ps. Irvin Rutherford lifts up our hearts with the life-changing truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the transforming power of God’s grace. Through the truth of the Bible, we are reminded that no life is beyond the reach of God’s mercy and no situation is beyond the hope found in Jesus.

This sermon invites you to see the gospel with fresh eyes and rediscover the hope, faith, and new life that God offers through Christ.

📖 Key Theme

Grace changes everything. The message of the Bible is not about earning God’s love but receiving it. Through Jesus, God calls us out of brokenness and into a new life filled with hope, purpose, and faith.

If you’ve ever wondered

Is God still working in my life?

Is there hope for my future?

Can faith actually change the way I live today?

This message speaks directly to those questions.

🙏 Whether you’re a long time believer or someone exploring faith for the first time, this sermon will encourage you to trust Jesus, rediscover hope, and see how the grace of God can transform your life today.

Join us as we open the Bible, explore the message of Jesus, and grow together as a church family at Commission Church.

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Brother Irvin has ministered primarily in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines, for decades. He and his wife, Linda, traveled throughout Asia and the world, raising their kids and ministering.

Now that both Irvin and Linda are growing older and are more restricted in their travel, Pastor Irvin has been training a new leader to take over his ministry. Pastor Irvin has trained and impacted the lives of 500 leaders in 83 countries worldwide.

Ps. Aaron will be working with Ps. Irvin, as they prepare him to lead the continued effort around the world to preach the gospel and build up the next generation of church leaders, pastors, evangelists, and church workers across the world.

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May 11, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

Irvin Rutherford passing his missionary mantle on to the next generation.

Pastor Irvin Rutherford, a missionary for over 60 years, is passing on his mantle to the next generation. While visiting this past March, Pastor Irvin, our missionary board member, shared that after 60 years of ministering throughout the world, he's passing on the leadership of global ministry teams—GMT—to Pastor Aaron McManus over the next few years. You can watch the service where he shares this update with our congregation by clicking the button below.Watch here Brother Irvin has ministered primarily in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines, for decades. He and his wife, Linda, traveled throughout Asia and the world, raising their kids and ministering. Now that both Irvin and Linda are growing older and are more restricted in their travel, Pastor Irvin has been training a new leader to take over his ministry. Pastor Irvin has trained and impacted the lives of 500 leaders in 83 countries worldwide. Ps. Aaron will be working with Ps. Irvin, as they prepare him to lead the continued effort around the world to preach the gospel and build up the next generation of church leaders, pastors, evangelists, and church workers across the world.

Rev. Abram Bagunu

Associate Pastor