Hello, we are Dan & Carlina Courteau. We serve as full-time suburban missionaries in the city of Ottawa, Canada. We have been involved with The Great Commission Foundation since 2021. We appreciate the encouragement, support, accountability, and credibility that GCF provides.

We practice a missional way of living. Our goal is to simply follow God into the neighbourhood from one day to the next. This means that ministry is often unpredictable, yet exciting and fulfilling. We search out opportunities to promote and advance the gospel of Jesus Christ through our works and our words whenever possible. We constantly seek to sow seeds of God’s kingdom into the lives of our neighbours. Consequently, we have witnessed many fruitful relationships develop and numerous opportunities to share the love of Christ in diverse

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While walking to a nearby park this summer, we met a wonderful Muslim couple in our community. We enjoyed coffee, food, and fellowship together. We also spent one or two evenings a week (for several months) walking around the neighbourhood and talking. As our friendship grew, we learned that the husband loves playing table tennis (ping pong). As a gift for his birthday, we purchased a ping pong table, delivered it, and helped set it up in their basement.

Afterward, we received the following text message from the husband: “You are the great gift from God to me. Your generosity with me…makes me unable to thank you enough. Since I came to Canada [4 years ago]…this is the first time I feel happy and I laugh from my deep heart. And who do this to me, only you. Thank God because I have you. This is the first time I feel I am not alone. Grateful to Allah his favour that he gives you.” Now, over this coming winter we have something fun to participate in while engaging in meaningful discussion. 



Prayer Request:

1. We welcome your prayers! Please pray that God continues to open more doors for us to demonstrate the kindness and goodness of God to our neighbours.

2. Pray that God gives us wisdom and discernment as we follow His leading.

3. Pray for new immigrants to Canada, who often suffer from loneliness, that they would be warmly welcomed to Canada and get connected with people in their community.



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ABOUT GCF

Since 2002, the Great Commission Foundation has been providing a place for individuals, ministries and organizations to thrive in ministry. Our vision is to work together to help the impoverished, further education, and help fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.

We are passionate about helping fulfill the Great Commission. Our team of skilled administrative and accounting personnel are dedicated to simplifying ministry. We bring admin relief to our agents and projects and release them to spend more time on ministry work. Through collaboration, we provide compliance, clarity, and relief to ministry. 

We welcome any Christian ministry or project to contact us to discuss how we can collaborate. We believe we are stronger together.



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