Affiliations & References

Compassion Connection Board Members

Herb Neufeld – Indio, CA
Wanda Neufeld – Indio, CA
Chris Nevins – Scottsdale, AZ
Janet Nevins – Scottsdale, AZ
Shannon Wilsey – Cathedral City, CA
Vickie Ingle – LaQuinta, CA

Board Interns (former Potter’s Wheel students):
Aaron Baltazar – Palm Desert, CA
Jessica Beltran – Indio, CA

“I have had the privilege of walking along side the Youngrens since they were called to the mission field twelve years ago. Every time I see them working in the Latin and tribal communities I am ever more convinced that God is doing great things through them and their staff. Their gifts could so easily be utilized in prestigious roles in North America, but they have submitted to servant roles among the poor and oppressed. I have also been challenged and inspired by their walking in utmost integrity, sometimes at great cost to themselves, to see to it that God is glorified in their words and actions. They have carefully chosen a staff, each of whom has impressed me in the same ways. I feel a deep sense of honor and privilege to be called to be a part of Compassion Connection.”  Herb Neufeld

Compassion Connection stateside church affiliates:

Stateside Attendance

Ecuador Home Church

  • La Fuente in Quito

Jungle Ministry

  • Iglesia de Dios  -Tena

Pastoral Recommendations

  • Dr. Warren and Donna Heckman
    Long time Pastors/mentors to CC founders
    Founding Pastors + 35 years at Lake City Church in Madison, WI
    Fellowship Coordinator  – Fellowship of Christian Assemblies
    Regularly visits our ministry base in Ecuador -

“We have known Steve & Sandi Youngren for over a quarter of a century.  We have watched God use them in the pastorate and in missions work.  They have been examples of dedication, faithfulness, integrity and commitment to Christ and the Great Commission.  We have visited them on the mission field several times, worked along side of them and always rejoiced to see how God is using them for His glory.  They have maintained an accountable relationship to Lake City Church (now City Church) in Madison, WI for years.”  Pastor Warren Heckman

“I have been traveling to Ecuador since 2005, and am ecstatic at what God is doing through the work of Compassion Connection. When I first started working with Steve and Sandi they had a dynamic discipleship ministry encouraging young adults to pursue God and His purpose in their lives, and they graciously came alongside the indigenous church to serve it when they were needed; however as time evolved I have watched CC grow into an incredibly visionary movement toward serious church planting in Ecuador. I’m excited to be part of CC, and look forward to returning and helping with church planting in any way I can!”
Mike Gunn