Christ is our foundation
Jesus Christ is at the heart of who we are and why we serve.
About ARM
Rooted in Christ.
Committed to people.
Abundant Relief Mission Inc. is a holistic Christian missionary movement bringing faith, compassion, and partnership to the needs of children, women, families, and communities.
Our purpose
Our mission
ARM exists to demonstrate the love of Christ by serving and empowering children, women, families, and communities, protecting the vulnerable, sharing the Gospel, developing leaders, and advancing sustainable transformation through compassionate service and strategic partnership.
Our future
Our vision
A world where the Gospel reaches every child, every woman walks in her God-given purpose, and every community regardless of geography or circumstance experiences the transformation that only Christ can bring. ARM envisions vibrant, self-sustaining communities of faith that serve as beacons of hope throughout Africa and beyond.
Our identity
The convictions behind our service.
Illustrations express our values; they do not depict ARM activities.
People are our focus
Every person has God-given worth and deserves dignity and compassion.
Service is our expression
We put faith into action through practical care and encouragement.
Partnership is our strategy
We collaborate with churches, communities, organizations, volunteers, and donors.
Transformation is our desired impact
We seek stronger relationships, renewed hope, and sustainable community development.
Integrity guides our work
We value accountability, responsible stewardship, and excellence.
Compassion without conditions.
Our Christian faith motivates our service. Humanitarian and community assistance is offered without discrimination based on religion, geographic origin, nationality, ethnicity, or race/color. Participation in prayer, evangelism, discipleship, or other religious activities is voluntary and is never a condition of receiving assistance.
Our founders
A shared calling to faith and service.
Pastor John & Francoise Ronel
Founders, Abundant Relief Mission Inc.
John and Francoise’s journey is rooted in decades of shared Christian ministry and a commitment to people facing hardship.
In January 2016, they established Oaks Fellowship Church in Wichita, Kansas, with a heart for African immigrant communities. They retired from active church leadership on October 20, 2024, and were honored as Pastors Emeritus.
ARM grew from their continuing calling to broaden compassionate outreach beyond the local church: strengthening families, reaching homeless and neglected children, empowering women of faith, and advocating for vulnerable people.
Let your compassion become action.
Help ARM strengthen families, encourage women, protect vulnerable children, and share Christian hope.
Letters of endorsement
Confidence built through years of shared service.
Read the signed endorsements of ARM and its founders from Eastminster Church and the Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association. Both letters encourage others to support ARM’s work.
May 14, 2026
Eastminster Church
Associate Pastor Michael L. Goolsby describes a longstanding relationship with the Ronels, affirms their service, and encourages support for ARM.
Michael L. Goolsby · Associate Pastor
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May 13, 2026
Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association
Association leaders affirm their partnership with ARM’s founders, endorse ARM, and invite others to support its mission.
Dr. Kelly R. Randolph & Brad Simmons
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