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International Missionaries
Rob & Carrie Carey
Synopsis of Ministry
The Carey's joined BFA staff in 1997. Black Forest Academy
is an International Christian School providing an English
language education for Missionary and Business families who
want a North American curriculum that incorporates a
Christian World View.
Rob teaches fifth grade at the elementary school and is an assistant basketball coach at the
high school. Carrie works at the front desk of the elementary school and works as a resource
person for other school needs.
Personal Information
The Careys are members of the Cypress Evangelical Free Church.
Rob and Carrie are both graduates of Biola University.
Rob holds a bachelor of Arts, Elementary education, Biola University; a
Master of Science, Philadelphia Biblical University and a California
Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
Carrie holds a Bachelor of Arts, Communication with an emphasis in
Public Relations.
Their previous missions experience includes teaching in summer camps in the Czech Republic.
They have two children: Amanda (Aug. 7, 1994) and Micah (Nov. 10, 1998).
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Contact Information
Rob & Carrie Carey
von Teuffel Str. 4/1
79400 Kandern, Germany
4careys@efcaim.org
Tel - 011-49-7626-970-596
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Robert & Kim Clark
Synopsis of Ministry
The Clarks have been serving 15 years in the Czech Republic with EFCA Reach Global (formerly Evangelical Free church of America - International Mission). They have lived and served in Brno, which is the capital city of the Moravian region.
In September 2000, they worked on establishing Betanie Church with a team of Czech nationals and another missionary family. This 7-year old church plant has a church membership of 135 (more than 40 are children) and a wide range of ministries. They've actively been involved with establishing new ministries, discipleship, evangelism, sports outreach, counseling, pastoral care and leadership training. In the summer of 2004 the Clarks, along with a team of 8 members out of Betanie church, were commissioned to begin to focus on a daughter church plant in the southern section of Brno (known as the Bohunice area). This section of the city has approximately 40,000 people living in a vast communist style high-rise apartment area. There is no other church witness for Christ there. After just over 2 years of team building and outreach ministry phases, like English camp and Alpha Course, this church plant began holding Sunday services on January 7, 2007. Presently there are 15-20 people attending.
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Home Assignment -
The Clarks have been on home assignment from July 2006 in order to raise support and to assess future ministry plans that the Lord would have them focus on. In the fall of 2006 they lived in Murrieta in a barn that was converted into apartment on the property of a supporter. In the spring of 2007 the Lord opened up an opportunity to serve as Missionaries in Residence at The Master's College in Santa Clarita and live in a small missionary house there. While continuing to raise support they worked on campus with international students, missionary kids and students that are interested in missions. Robert taught a class on ÒMissionary Life and Experience / Cross-cultural Church Planting.Ó Since June of 2007 the Clarks have been living again in Murrieta at the barn/apartment. In the middle of October the Lord made it possible for them to rent a house in the city of Wildomar, CA.
Transition to a New Ministry Direction -
As the summer continued they began to se3nse the Lord was leading them to not return to work in Czech, but to serve Him in a new ministry direction. The Clarks are very excited about the new direction the Lord has been placing before them. As the Clarks prayed and discussed their future in ministry they began to realize that their many years of ministry experience, their education and their gifting could be used to prepare a new generation of pastors and leads for ministry. It is estimated that in the US there is a ratio of one trained church leader for every 230 people, but this ratio jumps up to one in every 450,000 people in the rest of the world. This is a staggering difference and from what we have witnessed in our years of living and serving in central Europe it is true.
The Clarks resigned from serving with Reach Global in September ending 15 years of serving among Czechs. They will continue to received support through Reach Global through December 31, 2007 and will then begin receiving support through the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) beginning January 1, 2008.
They are presently in a multi-phase application process with ABWE, which will culminate in February with a candidate seminar and approval hearing before the ABWE board. During this time they are investigating where the Lord would have them serve in church planting ministry. Along with church planting ministry ABWE has theological institutes in many countries where the Clark's experience, education and gifting can be best used. Australia and South Africa are two possible mission field that are being discussed. At the moment their target date for being sent to a new field of ministry is October of 2008. They are contacting present supporting individuals and churches to share further details of this transition to a new ministry direction.
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Personal Information
Robert is a graduate (Masters of Divinity) of Talbot School of Theology (BIOLA University). Robert served as Associate Pastor of Foothills EFC in Rancho Santa Margarita and the Clarks helped in establishing that church while raising support for the mission field. They were sent to the mission field in 1992. Kim worked as a computer software engineer.
Their children are:
Tiffany (20), a sophomore at The Master's College in Santa Clarita, CA.
Kevin (17), a high school senior
Jason (14), in the 8th grade
Kelly (10), in the 4th grade
In addition, the Clarks are presently in the process of adopting two Ukranian orphans who came into their life last July through a program that gives them a 3 week summer experience of staying in the home of American host families. The children are siblings (girl - 12 and boy - 11) and are in an orphanage in the Odessa area. Due to the sensitivity of how the process works we cannot broadly announce too many details. But we would just appreciate prayers for the Lord's provisions financially (which He has been doing), all the detailed items and documents necessary and that the Lord wouldl bring these children into the Clark's family, hopefully by next summer. A letter of intent and initial applications and feels have been submitted.
Contact Information
Bob & Kim Clark
32704 Starlight Street
Wildomar, CA 92595
Home: (951) 609-0639
Cells: (949) 702-4632 (Robert) or (951)219-1800 (Kim)
Skype#: Clarkovi (this is through the computer and Skype.com and it is free if talking computer to computer with both parties on Skype. It costs us less than 2 cents per minute to call a regular number!)
Robert.Clark777@yahoo.com
KiminCA06@yahoo.com
Ryan & Melissa Crossett
Synopsis of Ministry
Jesus Christ gave us a mandate in Matthew 28 that we are to "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you..." We are currently training with New Tribes Mission (NTM) to do this very thing.
Motivated by the love of Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, New Tribes Mission exists to assist the ministry of the local church through the mobilizing, equipping, and coordinating of missionaries to evangelize unreached people groups, translate the Scriptures, and see indigenous New Testament churches established that truly glorify God.
Right now we are involved in New Tribes Mission's Missionary Training Course. We will be living at the training center in Missourt for at least two years preparing ourselves for missionary work. We will be trained in culture and language aquisition, church planting principles, teaching and teamwork strategies, and many other courses pertaining to missionary life.
We are excited to be used by God to see more people glorify Him. Our passion is taking the gospel to those who have never heard.
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Personal Information
Ryan was born in Wisconsin. When he was six years old, he moved to Papua New Guinea with his family as missionaries. After the completion of high school, Ryan knew that the Lord wanted him to use his life to be a part in bringing the gospel to unreached people groups. Ryan went to New Tribes Bible Institute in Waukesha, WI where he met Melissa.
Melissa was born in California. Her family moved to Colombia, South America when she was five as missionaries. They also served in Mongolia and Venezuela. Following her graduation from High school in southern California, Melissa went to New Tribes Bible Institute in Waukesha, WI where she was challenged to also have a part in taking the gospel message to people who have yet to hear about Jesus Christ.
They were married in July of 2004. They have enjoyed two wonderful years of marriage in Oostburg, Wisconsin where they worked, were involved in their home church (Sheboygan Evangelical Free Church), and Melissa studied nursing.
Contact Information
Ryan & Melissa Crossett
134 Main Drive #6008
Roach, MO 65787
ryanandmelissac@netzero.com
Nicolette Grams
Synopsis of Ministry
Nicolette is serving in South Asia with IJM, International Justice Mission. IJM is a ministry dedicated to rescuing and defending the oppressed throughout the world. An estimated 27 million people are enslaved in our world, many being women and young children. IJM rescues people forced into slavery, often at great risk to those who plan and carry out the rescue attempts.
IJM is a Christian agency led by human rights professionals, that helps people overseas suffering from injustice and oppression who cannot rely on local authorities for relief. Nicolette has learned that God does not forget and these are the victims for whom our Lord promises refuge in Psalm 9. These are the people whom God commands us to defend in Isaiah 1.
IJM lawyers work to prosecute the perpetrators in the local court systems while after care facilities help the newly freed victims adjust to a life apart from slavery--one vastly different from their past oppressive experiences. Without IJM, these unfortunate men, women, children, and families would have no other hope for emancipation. You can learn more about IJM by visiting the website (www.ijm.org).
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Contact Information
ngrams@gmail.com
Tim & Kirsten Jenkins
Synopsis of Ministry
Tim & Kirsten are part of Avant Ministries and are serving at the
Malaga Media Center in Spain. They are working with video production, web
design, and 3D animation to creatively spread the gospel to the Muslims of North Africa.
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Contact Information
Tim & Kirsten Jenkins
Avant Ministries
10000 N. Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64155
becreative@avmi.org
Randy & Jan Kent
Synopsis of Ministry
The Kents are career missionaries who have been
serving in France now for 18 years with Global Outreach Mission. They are
involved in evangelism, discipleship and leadership training in a French church-orphanage
in Guebwiller, France. In addition, Jan is an
accomplished French ventriloquist with her doll "Renee" in child
evangelism events! Jan is also an active member of a French Gospel outreach
choir. Would you continue praying for them in Alsace where 20% of Alsace is
muslim?
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Click here for updated information on their ministry.
Personal Information
Randy and Jan were called to the mission field in a
rather unusual way: Jan won a second honeymoon trip on the TV game show,
'The Price is Right!' During the 3 weeks they spent in France in 1985, the
Lord showed them the urgent spiritual needs there ~ thanks to Bob Barker!
After much prayer, Randy left El Toro High, where he was 'Teacher of the
Year' , to became a missionary pastor in France. God's call for us all
never stops to amaze!
Randy and Jan have three children: Sarah (married Max Butterfield in 2002), Rebekah, and Peter.
Contact Information
Randy & Jan Kent
20, route de Colmar
68500 Guebwiller
France
kentsfrance@yahoo.com
Tel - 011.333.89.74.03.85
Dave & Judy Newquist
Synopsis of Ministry
Dave and Judy are with Overseas Missionary Fellowship ministering to students in Taiwan. They have been in the
mission field since 1976. Dave is currently teaching Physics and Astronomy at Tunghai University. His presence
on the campus has given Dave and Judy many opportunities to host Bible studies and to provide a hospitality
ministry to other students and staff. They are active in student retreats and discipleship. Dave was chairman
of the Physics Department from 1987-1990. He has authored a Chinese textbook on science and faith and filmed
a video that is being used in ministry.
In past years, Dave has served in various leadership positions including chairman of the church board.
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Personal Information
Dave and Judy have 2 children, Jonathan and Jeannie.
Contact Information
Dave and Judy Newquist
Box 5-365, Tunghai University
Taichung 40799
Taiwan ROC
Tel - 886-4-2359-0381
newquistdavid@omf.net
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Rey & Stella Pueblos
Synopsis of Ministry
Rey is the director of the Evangelical Theological College of the Philippines, a ministry of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The school trains over a 100 students to become teachers and ministers.
Personal Information
Rey & Stella have 3 children, Psalm, Rhyme, and Praise.
Contact Information
Rey & Stella Pueblos
ETCP Compound
R. Duterte St., Banawa
6000 Cebu City, Philippines
Tel - 001 (032) 2599763
reypueblos@yahoo.com
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Joel & Dennise Smith
Synopsis of Ministry
Joel & Dennise Smith have been in Belgium as church planters with the Evangelical Free Church
of America International Mission since 1985. They are part of a leadership team with Belgian lay
people working in a young church called the Lighthouse. The church attendance is presently around
50 adults on Sunday mornings (including the children), which is encouraging in a country where the
average evangelical church attendance numbers between 25-40 people. Joel preaches regularly,
is on the leadership team, and heads up the small group ministry.Dennise is part of the "Treasure
Island" team (Sunday school), and is presently translating pre-school Sunday school curriculum for
the class. She also helps lead worship and occasionally directs drama for outreach events as well
as for augmenting worship services. The church is trying to move to a suburb of Brussels which is
nearer to where the young couples from church are settling.
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Personal Information
Joel & Dennise have 2 children, Philip and Julie.
Contact Information
Joel & Dennise Smith
37 rue Coleau
1410 Waterloo, Belgium
011-32-2-608-8403
jlsmith@efcaim.org
Note: They ask people to cross the "7" , since there is sometimes confusion with the post office between
hand-written 7's and 1's.
Kelly Stark
Synopsis of Ministry
Kelly is serving in Romania with orphaned girls through Safe Harbor. She seeks to provide a loving and Christ-centered home for the girls and other children. The goal is to give the girls an education that is denied them in orphanages and to prepare them for life after they leave her home. Most importantly, the goal is to be God's instrument in leading these girls to Jesus Christ.
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Personal Information
Kelly attended EFC of Laguna Hills from 1986-1991. She was involved in missions trips to Mexico, rescue missions, Urbana and prisons.
Contact Information
Kelly Stark
Aurel Vlaicu #10
Petrosani, HD 2675
Romania
kelly.stark@petrosani.astral.ro
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Varughese & Aleyamma Thankachen
Synopsis of Ministry
Dr. M. V. Thankachen founded the North India New Life Society which
ministers to the people in Northern India. Its work encompasses a
boy's home, schools, medical work and caring for basic human needs i.e.
building huts for the homeless, well digging, providing shoes and
blankets to the poor.
Personal Information
Varughese is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, where he
received both a Masters and Doctorate degree. He and his wife,
Aleyamma, have two adult children, Roy and Paul.
Click here for updated information on their ministry.
Contact Information
North India New Life Society
C/o Jimmie Dan Spruill, Sr.
P.O. Box 102
Plainview, TX 79072
Tel - 806-296-5663
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Ron & Kandy Van Peursem
Synopsis of Ministry
Ron & Kandy VanPeursem have been serving with New Tribes Mission since 1987. They have served in
Colombia, Mongolia, Venezuela and the International Headquarters in Florida. Their ministries have
largely revolved around Field Leadership and overseas Missionary Training Programs. In 2006, the
President of Venezuela passed a law prohibiting them from living among the Warao tribal people
where they were serving, and so they have returned to an international leadership ministry. Their
hearts continue to be burdened for the many unreached people groups around the world, isolated
from the Gospel by language and culture, and long to see these unreached groups penetrated with
the Gospel of Grace.
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From 2001 to 2004 the VanPeursems served at NTM's International Headquarters in Florida, where Ron was asked to join
the Mission's Executive Leadership Team. Ron and Kandy's specific area of ministry was to give oversight to NTM's
Missionary Training Centers around the U.S. and overseas. After these three years, Ron and Kandy became convinced
that the Lord was leading them to leave the leadership ministry, and return to Venezuela to join a tribal church
planting team there.
Ron and Kandy and Julianne (16) now work with the Warao tribal people in the Orinoco Delta area of Venezuela. They
have begun language and culture acquisition, and are trusting the Lord for developing friendships with the Warao
tribal people in preparation for sharing the Glorious Message of God's Grace in the coming years with this unreached
people group.
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Personal Information
The Van Peursem's journey began while in college at Humboldt State University. Through their involvement in Bible study they became aware that "they could either spend their life doing something that would, in the end, just burn up; or invest their lives in the ETERNAL work of God." By faith in God and His Word, they would endeavor to spend their lives laying up treasures in Heaven, by serving those who are in remote places, isolated from the message of the Gospel. In preparation for their ministry they received two years of training at the New Tribes Bible Institute, then one year at "Boot Camp", where they had further Bible teaching. Courses in language, linguistic analysis and Bible translation were then followed by the fun stuff such as a seven-week jungle camp experience and field medicine. Also, during a couple furloughs, Ron was able to complete a Master's Degree in Intercultural Studies at BIOLA University. Ron & Kandy are blessed with three children who love the Lord, Melissa (married to Ryan Crossett), Hannah (studying elementary education at Moody Bible Institute) and Julianne (finishing her last two years of High School at the Mission Boarding School in Venezuela). Ron writes, "It is a humbling honor indeed to be here among the Warao tribal people as God's instruments to bring them the Light of the Gospel. We dream of that day when we will have Warao brothers and sisters who are equally thrilled with the Grace of God that has been showered upon them. Between here and there, are many, many miracles that God must perform!"
Contact Information
Ron & Kandy Van Peursem
134 Main Drive, #67133
Roach, MO 65787
Phone: 573-317-8537
ron_vanpeursem@ntm.org
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