Our Story

Growing up on the mission field, we (Jason and Aaron) both were continually involved in our parents’ ministries and fundraising efforts. In true MK-fashion, we experienced things like posing for prayer card pictures, traveling hundreds of miles to different churches every weekend, stuffing newsletters, and occasionally we were talked into singing in front of a congregation.

As we got older, we understood more about what is involved in missions work. We noticed a lack of creative professionals who catered specifically to missionaries’ needs, and who could provide affordable fundraising materials.

We thought that missionaries deserved better.

We envisioned a missions-focused design agency that would serve those carrying out the Great Commission. We believe fundraising can be done with excellence and within a budget. We strive to provide custom-designed resources for missionaries like you to help you tell your story, raise support, and change lives. That’s why we started Missions Linked, and that’s why we love missions.

Our Mission

We believe that the Great Commission deserves the best materials; and as a missionary, you have the most important job in the world. Sharing the Good News can’t be something that is done with mediocrity.

We believe it requires excellence.

That’s why it’s our mission to provide you with custom-designed resources that help you raise support, grow your ministry, and change lives.

Meet Team Missions Linked

We started with just two people in a 10’x5’ rented office in 2003, but we quickly grew out of that crib. We now have 5 full-time team members dedicated to developing awesome promotional and fundraising materials for missionaries and ministries.

Jason Nill Position: MK, Co-founder, Creative Director Grew up in: Spain, Ecuador Favorite food: curry anything Favorite movie: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” In another life I would: run a fish stand on the beach On my ipod right now: Temper Trap

Aaron Van Gorp Position: MK, Co-founder, Managing Director Grew up in: Brussels, Belgium Favorite food: pita gyro, frites (fries) with mayonnaise  Favorite movie: “The Hurricane” In another life I would: coach basketball On my ipod right now: Kings of Leon

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Matt Ward

Position: Customer Relations & Lead Designer
Grew up in: Kansas
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite movie: "Semi-Pro"
In another life I would: surf the sunny Pacific coast
On my Walkman® right now: Ratt

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Kelsey Davajon

Position: Graphic Designer
Grew up in: Springfield, Missouri
Favorite food: chocolate cake
Favorite movie: “Princess Bride”
In another life I would: live in Europe and eat pastries all day
On my ipod right now: Vampire Weekend

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Ray Vanderlinden

Position: Web Developer & Designer
Grew up in: Upstate New York & New Holstien, Wisconsin
Favorite food: Coffee 
Favorite movie: “300”
In another life I would: be a graphic designer
On my ipod right now: Sigur Rós