Dave Bliss

Dave Bliss has served as the director of mission mobilization for the EFCA’s North Central District since 2024. He was called to overseas missions as a teenager. He holds a degree in International Ministry from Moody Bible Institute and is licensed with the EFCA. From 2006-2010 he served with ReachGlobal in Poland and went on to open, serve, and lead the ministry in Bulgaria until 2024 when he was obedient to God’s call to use his experience abroad to help churches in the NCD to mobilize missionaries. He also served on the Europe Division Leadership team from 2019-2024. He has been married to Sasha since 2001 and they have three daughters. He is multilingual, an avid reader, walks about 30 miles a week and is a three-time world champion board-gamer. He is grateful to serve alongside our district team as we serve pastors, church leaders, and churches.

As the director of mission mobilization, his ministry focuses on connecting with church leaders to further the work of international missions, evangelism, and local disciple making. He identifies and equips potential missionaries and ministry workers. Dave also develops and strengthens ministry partnerships between local churches and international ministries.