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For detailed information, please click on the name of the missionary.
Dr. Joy Anglea; Baptist Mid-Missions
Dr. Joy Anglea, serving through Baptist Mid-Missions as Director for Medical
Services based in Cleveland, Ohio develops, prepares and coordinates short-term
teams on many fields. Joy served on the South Pacific island of Guam in medical
ministry and teaching in a Bible Institute. Joy shares that, although short-term
missions tends to be popular, it's the long-term commitment that is in critical need.
"…the difference between serving short-term and serving long-term is like …camping for
a week versus deciding to live in a tent for the rest of your life." Joy frequently
visits Baptist Mid-Missions fields with short-term medical teams in consultation with
field-based missionaries.
Al and Helga Bonikowsky; World Wide New Testament Baptist Mission
Al and Helga Bonikowsky have been serving the Lord as cross-cultural workers with World Wide
New Testament Baptist Mission in the Basque region of northern Spain for 30+ years. The most
recent church they established is on the outskirts of San Sebastian (the capital). They have
also been involved in remodeling a 300-year-old farm house for a retreat center. Al and Helga
have three sons, one of whom is serving as a missionary in Spain.
Ed and Sylvia Christy; Baptist Mid-Missions
Ed and Sylvia Christy have been working in France since 1990 with Baptist Mid-Missions planting
churches in the Bordeaux region. They have found many opportunities as well as faced great
challenges in establishing a strong community of Christ-followers. Pray for wisdom as they seek
to build up this young community of faith in a post-Christian culture. Ed and Sylvia have two
children: Grant and Jana.
Mailing Address:
19, allee Leo Ferre
33310 Lormont
France
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E-mail Address:
echristy33@aol.com |
Telephone:
011.33.556.74.98.13 |
Mission Web Address:
www.bmm.org
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Randy and Sherri Dodd; Global Ministries Fellowship
Randy and Sherri Dodd recruit, train, and facilitate short-term mission teams through
Global Ministries Fellowship for Western Europe. Their purpose is to encourage and strengthen
the church in Europe, give North Americans a guided, personal, hands-on experience in
cross-cultural ministry. Randy prepares and leads six to seven teams yearly in addition to his
ministry of mobilization as a gifted speaker and writer. Working with many different evangelical
churches on the field, the Dodds are focused on mobilizing over 100 short term volunteer trip
participants yearly as they mentor evangelical churches in the USA on how to be "world Christians"
with a heart for the nations. They reside near Atlanta, GA.
Mailing Address:
133 Meadow Ridge Dr.
Stockbridge, GA 30281 |
E-mail Address:
rdhus@aol.com |
Telephone:
770.506.7243 |
Mission Web Address:
www.gmfonline.org
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Patrick and April Emery; The Coalition for Christian Outreach
Patrick and April Emery are involved in ministry at Geneva College in Beaver Falls,
PA with The Coalition for Christian Outreach, an organization whose mission is
“transforming college students to transform the world,” and is focused on the
mid-Atlantic region. This region boasts the highest concentration of college students
in the United States. Patrick and April equip students to apply their Christian faith
to all aspects of their lives. They challenge students to view the world as God views
it, to figure out right and good ways of doing things, to grow into people of integrity
and character. Patrick now serves as the Assistant Director of the Pisgah Program at
Geneva College. The Emerys are members of Southside Fellowship. Along with
daughter Grace, they welcomed Abigail into their family.
Nathan and Rene Foth; Campus Crusade for Christ
Nathan and Rene Foth serve with Campus Crusade for Christ. Nathan, who spent many of his growing years at
Southside served in East Asia relating with university students and sharing Jesus. The Foths, who were
married in July 2005, are now serving in the Memphis, Tennessee area with college students.
Marvin and Diane Fray; Baptist Mid-Missions
Marvin and Diane Fray have been serving in Brazil under Baptist Mid-Missions since 1965 as church planters
in metropolitan Sao Paolo establishing many new churches. As they continue to reach out with Christ's love
to those who have not been introduced to Him they are seeing lives transformed. Marvin teaches a college
course on urban church planting and continues to mentor Brazilian pastors-in-training at the seminary
housed in their church building in downtown São Paulo. They are currently in the process of beginning a new church plant in the southern part of São Paulo.
Mailing Address:
Rua Rio Grande 551, Apt. 14-B
04018-001 São Paulo, SP
Brazil |
E-mail Address:
marvfray@iname.com |
Telephone:
407.574.5208 |
Mission Web Address:
www.bmm.org
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Andrew and Holly (Beech) Haas; Trans World Radio
Holly (Beech) Haas and Andrew were married early in 2008 and are both serving the Lord
in Africa with Trans World Radio. Holly currently serves as the Human Resource Director for TWR Africa,
and Andrew has been appointed Program Development Team Leader and continues to champion ministry to oral
(non-literate) peoples. As department heads, both Holly and Andrew now serve on regional leadership teams
and work together to promote Christian broadcasting.
Mailing Address:
c/o Trans World Radio Africa Regional Office
P.O. Box 4232 Kempton Park, 1620
Republic of South Africa |
E-mail Address:
hhaas@twraro.org.za
Personal Web Address:
www.ahaas.com
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Telephone:
800.456.7897 |
Mission Web Address:
www.twr.org
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John and Anna Kay Haskell; Baptist Mid-Missions
John and Anna Kay Haskell have been serving with Baptist Mid-Missions since 1970 as church planters in the Netherlands.
They are working in the second church they started promoting growth and training local Dutch leaders. John and Anna Kay
often have opportunities to share the gospel with non-Christians and ask that we keep their efforts in our prayers. The
Haskells have four adult children, one of whom resides in Holland.
Mailing Address:
van Houtenstraat 22
4623 XL Bergen op Zoom
Netherlands |
E-mail Address:
john_haskell@hetnet.nl |
Telephone:
011.31.164.250490 |
Mission Web Address:
www.bmm.org
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Lloyd and Marilyn Kress; The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism
Lloyd and Marilyn Kress came out of the world of business and education to serve for a number of years in China as
teachers. They now reside in Florida and continue to consult for ESL (English as a second language) ministries
representing ABWE (The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism). Lloyd and Marilyn have strong ties to Southside
Fellowship and continue to nurture cross-cultural servants in their new role.
Mission Web Address:
www.abwe.org
E-mail Address:
lloyd_kress@yahoo.com
David Martin; Search Ministries
David Martin has a spiritually influential role with many community leaders right here in Greenville. Search Ministries
equips people to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and to skillfully express that relationship in their
personal spheres of influence. This is accomplished through small groups, individual training, seminars, and
conferences. Among his other ministry duties, David leads open forums, weekly and monthly small groups, and
teaches an Executive Ministries Bible Study every week. David and his wife, Elaine, have two adult children, Drew and Natalie.
Scott and Vicki McCracken; International Teams
Scott and Vicki McCracken are working with the Refugee Ministry Leadership Team by sharing the gospel, through proclamation and demonstration to refugees who come to, and through, Athens, Greece.
I.T./Athens is striving to be a strategic off-ramp on the Refugee Highway by creating multicultural communities of Spirit-led ambassadors for the Kingdom, partnering with the local church to minister to the holistic needs of refugees, nurturing them and sending them out as dispensers of hope.
The team is involved in evangelism and discipleship, video presentations, teaching English, leadership training, retreats, prison ministry, hospitality, clothing distribution, and a Tea House ministry. They also have begun housing and shelter ministries.
Scott and his wife Vicky have 5 children: Kendra, Cody, Kyle, William, and Ellie.
Phil and Debbie Melton; Evangelical Baptist Missions
Phil and Debbie Melton serve in Japan with Evangelical Baptist Missions as they have
since the ‘80’s. They serve three churches in the cities of Seki and Minokamo and
have been working on the completion of Camp Raphayada, a 120 person Christian camp
facility in Mugi Cho. They are seeing individuals follow Jesus with some committing
to serve Him in a full time ministry. Phil and Debbie are the proud parents of six
children and one grandchild. The Meltons' next furlough is planned for September
and October of 2010.
Mailing Address:
1-10 AsakuraDai
Seki shi, Gifu ken 501-3808
Japan |
E-mail Address:
philmelton@aol.com |
Telephone:
011.81.575.23.84.64 |
Mission Web Address:
www.ebm.org
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Dr. Do Suan and Lia Niiang Mung; Global Access Partnerships
Dr. Do Suan and Lia Niiang Mung live in Yangon, Myanmar and join with Southside Fellowship through GAP (Global Access
Partnerships, a ministry of ABWE). Dr. Mung founded a Bible college to train church leaders to serve as evangelists
and church planters in this largely unreached South Asian nation. The Mungs have longstanding ties with Southside
Fellowship and continue to express their thanks for our partnership in the Gospel as they equip effective servants of
Christ.
Frank and Judy Musk; Baptist World Mission
Frank and Judy Musk have served as missionaries with Baptist World Mission in Japan since 1970 and
have recently returned to the states where they are doing translation work, recording Bible studies,
and providing temporary furlough supply for missionaries who are on home assignment.
Don and Jeanne Preston; Executive Ministries of Campus Crusade for Christ
Don and Jeanne Preston have worked with Executive Ministries of Campus Crusade for Christ, since 1978 and were assigned to
International Ministries in 1993. Jeanne writes and edits Campus Crusade for Christ publications. Don works with business
executives both locally and internationally, leading men's Bible studies and one-to-one discipleship. He has led teams to
Cambodia many times. The teams use outreach dinners which allow Christian business and government leaders to invite friends
and colleagues. Many hundreds have come to know Jesus over the years. Don and Jeanne are members of Southside Fellowship and
have most recently moved to Abingdon, VA where they will continue serving in this same capacity.
Alfred and Pat Rhea; Campus Crusade for Christ International
Al and Pat Rhea began serving with Campus Crusade for Christ in 1973. Currently, they are part of the Leadership
Resource Development team in the office of the vice president of Campus Crusade for Christ International for
AFRICAME. This region includes Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.Campus Crusade for Christ has a variety
of strategies and projects to help curtail the rapid spread of radical Islam, cults, and traditional religions
particularly in the Sahara Belt. The goal is to advance northwards toward North Africa, the Middle East and
the world with a God-dependent powerful African missionary force. The Great Commission Army! These projects
are designed to help develop Christian student, political, business, and professional leaders to live out
their faith in their areas of influence. Assisting with these projects is a major priority for the Rheas.
Based in Greenville, SC, they travel frequently to various parts of the world for hands-on support and
encouragement of national staff members and movements. Al and Pat have three married children and a daughter,
who is also on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ, and they have twelve grandchildren.
Mailing Address:
11 Jessamine Ct.
Greenville, SC 29615 |
E-mail Address:
al.rhea@ccci.org |
Telephone:
864.297.9915 |
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Carolyn Rice; Lay Christian Association
Carolyn serves in the country of Georgia and neighboring countries. She has a passion for leading people to Jesus Christ, and showing them how God and His Word can bring healing and restoration. She works mainly with women and children. Through intensive Bible studies for post-abortion healing, healing sexuality, and other hurts, women come to know God as their Healer, Redeemer, Beloved Bridegroom, and so much more. They come to have a passion for God’s Word as they learn that His Word is relevant for today and is sufficient! Carolyn also trains leaders in Biblical counseling and works to develop and train national leaders in each city to carry on these ministries. Following the war in August of 2008, much of her time has been spent counseling refugees, doing crisis debriefings, and working with refugee children.
Mailing Address:
Tsotne Dadiani 34
Korpus 13, Entrance 2, Apt. 42
0180 Tbilisi
GEORGIA |
E-mail Address:
callie.rice@gmail.com
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Home Phone:
+995 (32) 69 46 47 |
Cell Phone:
+995 (93) 76 27 11
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Zac and Kim Shepperson; Josiah Venture
The Shepperson Family (Zac, Kim, Emili, Gwyneth, Sam & Hampton) have been in
Slovakia for 8 years. They serve with Josiah Venture which works in 11 Central
European countries with over 150 missionaries. In Slovakia, the staff of 9
coordinate the work of Kompas Training Center. The focus of their ministry is to
equip young leaders to serve in the local churches through a yearly training
school, youth ministry team training, an annual youth leader's conference,
summer English camps, and more. Zac teaches Theology in the leadership training
school, manages a resource website for youth leaders, teaches English in a public
school, and serves as an elder in their local church. Kim home schools their
oldest daughter Emili, teaches English in Gwyneth's public school, organizes
the kids lives, and has many ministry relationships.
Bob and Ellen Stevens; U.S. Center for World Mission
Bob and Ellen Stevens are Southside Fellowship supported missionaries serving with the U.S. Center for World Mission
since 1988 working out of Raleigh, NC. Bob is responsible to administer all of the Perspectives classes offered in
the Southeastern U.S. They work primarily to mobilize and equip new cross-cultural workers and help churches in
their awareness of the global mandate to reach all peoples with the Good News. Hundreds of thousands from many
tribes, languages and cultures have come to know the Lord as a result of the multiplied impact of the USCWM
mobilization efforts. Bob and Ellen have four children: Matthew, Ryan, Rachel, and Eric.
István and Vica Varga; Word of Life Bible School
István has been working with Word of Life Hungary for six years. Currently he is working as the Dean of Men in the
Bible Institute. He enjoys discipling the students during the school year; and in the summers he works as the
Director of Counselors, providing leadership for those who work with campers. One of his growing passions is
Open-Air Sketch Board Evangelism—although he admits his fear—he loves to go out on the streets of Budapest and
share the Gospel with people who walk by. István and Vica were married in April 2006. Vica is an accomplished vocalist
who has recorded a number of worship CDs used widely in Hungary. Together they are thrilled to now use their gifts as
a team!
Miriam Wheeler, MD; Association of Baptists for World Evangelism
Miriam Wheeler, MD joined ABWE (Association of Baptists for World Evangelism) in 1990 and is currently serving in the
Ukraine as part of a church planting team. She not only cares for the medical needs in the small villages surrounding
Odessa and Kharkov, but also shares her faith in with people whose spiritual needs are great. This is part of a
comprehensive strategy to plant churches in this region of the Ukraine where many villages have no witness.
Robby*; Operation Mobilization, Asia
Robby began partnering with Operation Mobilization in March of 2009. He serves in an Asian country
as a teaching assistant in English and Bible on the college level. One of a few Americans working
with OM in this country, he has a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and has led both domestic
and international mission teams. While there, he hopes to pursue a graduate level degree. It was
during middle school that Robby had an opportunity to spend significant time with OM missionaries,
and God impressed upon him the desire to serve Him cross-culturally. Right now, Robby primarily
teaches and serves those who are teaching. Eventually, one of his main responsibilities will be
to help orient other Americans to better serve in the context of great poverty and overwhelming need.
You can keep up with Robby by checking his blog at
www.afacelikeflint.blogspot.com, or if you’d like to receive ministry updates from Robby,
please contact Cassandra Martin at 234-7033 ext. 1224.
George and Debbie *; Global Access Partnerships
George and Debbie have been serving with GAP (Global Access Partnerships, a ministry of ABWE)
since the early 1990’s assisting national Christian leaders in creative access countries in their
efforts to impact their cultures for Christ. GAP serves believers in more than 20 different
countries. George consults with many North American churches in ways to
effectively partner with our brothers and sisters in church planting and leadership training.
Cary *; Systematic Asian Leadership Training
Cary has been serving in Asia since 1983 and most recently with SALT (Systematic Asian Leadership
Training) where he is part of a team which writes, develops and revises Bible courses for rural house church
leaders. This is the only access to training these pastors have as they often serve in a climate of
persecution which requires secrecy. Cary is based in Asia where he serves alongside a team of Asian and western coworkers.
*Full name withheld for security purposes.
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