Missing Link Ministries Founders
Gus Rickette Sr.
Their Vision
The idea of Missing Link Ministries was birthed in the year 1997 out of a common passion shared by an Elder Church Deacon and an ordained Evangelist. The mission was to provide spiritual linkage and uplifting to the Austin Community in West Chicago, Illinois. Initially, the two began reaching out to residents in hopes of lifting spirits through study and fellowship. Through fellowship, and listening to the community, Sandra recognized that many families faced challenges beyond spiritual support, including unemployment, housing instability, financial hardships, limited educational opportunities, and barriers to economic mobility. Theses experiences shaped the vision for Missing Link Ministries into an organization committed to addressing both the spiritual and practical needs of the community.
The insight prompted the father daughter ministry team to ask the question, "how can we be of more service to the community?" For Missing Link Ministries, providing linkage to career advancement opportunities for adults 18 years of age and older was the answer to their question. The organization has since been committed to linking under-resourced communities with programs aimed at fostering personal career growth, cultivating strong families, and building neighborhood bonds.
