Supported World Missionaries

"How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it written, 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news'.' Lexington Presbyterian Church (LPC) supports twenty-one missionaries or ministries in 13 different countries. LPC not only supports our missionaries financially, but also through prayer and on site support through our short-term mission trips. In some instances the family name and agency of the missionary are omitted for their protection.

Sally Dangler, Japan, Mission to the World (MTW)
Sally became a Christian at the age of 15. She first heard about the spiritual need in Japan while in college and went on a short-term mission trip there in the summer of 1982. While there she was impressed with the need for Christian outreach around the world. After teaching special education in the States for several years and another year spent in Japan as a short-term missionary, the call to career mission service became clear, and she joined Mission to the World’s Tokyo/ Chiba church-planting team in 1992. Japan remains one of the neediest nations in the world with less than one percent of its 126 million people professing to know Jesus as Savior and Lord. Over the last 15 years the team in Japan has seen the Lord establish five new churches and bring together 13 churches to form a new presbytery. Their goal is to see a reformed and covenantal church multiplication movement in Japan. Sally’s part in this work includes teaching evangelistic Bible studies and English classes, discipling women, training and overseeing short-term workers and two-week teams and helping with overall coordination for the work of the long-term team. Pray that multitudes in Japan may come to know the one true living God and worship Him. Click here to find out more about the Chiba Church Plant.

David Davis, Brazil, Equip MTW
David grew up in Lexington, SC., where he came to know the Lord at an early age. As a boy he enjoyed the farm, Scouts and designing projects, not knowing that God was preparing him for something different. He studied engineering at Clemson University and credits FCA, RUF and Clemson PCA with helping him grow spiritually. In 1991, David responded to God’s call instead of finishing a masters and returning to NASA. Since 1995 David has been in Ouro Fina, Minas Gerais, about 100 miles North of San Paulo, Brazil (map). Through MTW and Equip, he’s developing Christian foster homes and a vocational training for boys falling out of destructive families onto the streets. Most boys accept the Lord when they experience love, the gospel, and a stable home for the first time in their lives. That then opens the door to work with their family and neighbors. Some boys are back in their restored families and others have left the nest as productive citizens. The Hope and Life project has averaged 25 boys since 2000.

John & Dawn Fain, Asia, Pioneers
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Joe & Bev Fitzpatrick, Puerto Rico, Mission to the World (MTW)
Joe and Bev met at new Life Presbyterian Church in Glenside, PA while he was studying for a master of divinity at Westminster Theological Seminary and she was working as a nurse in a Philadelphia hospital. Joe was preparing for teaching opportunities overseas after graduation and Bev had been on various short-term missions trips prior to meeting Joe, so when they married in 1995 they pursued missions together. In 1999, the couple joined the MTW Philippines team in Manila where Joe taught Old Testament courses to pastors and church leaders at Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Bev occasionally joined visiting medical teams in their outreaches in slum areas. Upon hearing about ministry needs in Puerto Rico, the homeland of Joe’s mother, the Lord opened the way for relocation in 2006. Joe has completed a doctor of ministry degree in pastoral counseling from Westminster Seminary and is teaching Old Testament and counseling in various seminaries. Joe and Bev are also involved with Briarwood Presbyterian Church’s International Leadership Development Program in San Juan, which trains missionaries in conjunction with a campus ministry and church-planting work. Children: Joey (7/19/96), Anna (9/24/98), Justin (6/9/01).

Jubilee Memorial Bible College, India
The Open Bible is central to the life and ministry of the Jubilee Memorial Bible College. The Bible is the inspired, inerrant and infallible Word of God and it is the primary authority in deciding and directing the philosophy and practice of training at Jubilee. The Cross signifies the completed work of Jesus Christ for the redemption and salvation of the fallen human race; Jubilee trains men and women who will unashamedly preach ‘Christ and Him crucified.’ The Folded Hands stand for the prayer of faith; we look to God in faith for all our needs. The Heads of Grain symbolize our commitment to the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ – to evangelize and make disciples. The Motto of the College, “In His steps” (1 Pet. 2:21), declares our desire to have an authentic life of Christian discipleship. Be sure to visit their web site by going here.

Carl & Caroline Kishbaugh, France, World Team
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Johan & Lilli Lukasse, Belgium, European Christian Mission International
"To serve and help the next generation of church planters in Europe, so that by Gods grace they may be successful in their ministry". Evangelism / disciple making. Teaching / training, planning / coaching on church planting and church development, to make the next generation of church planters in the wider European context, successful. Trouble shooting and pastoral care, where and when needed. This in co-operation with BEM and European Christian Mission International. (ECMI) The most significant event The initiative and development of Project Poland, where God showed us the stage this country is in and the receptiveness for the gospel coming up. The plan I proposed for cooperation between all bible believing missions, para-church organizations and churches, was accepted in a matter of months. First proposal was made Jan 2006 and on Jan 7, 2007 the launch of the project took place! There are major plans for 2008. Our goals for the next 5 years * To assist and develop the Project Poland plan. * To develop strategic plans with missionary church planting teams * To see second generation churches planted in all the fields (a church that reproduces) We welcome Christians from mainstream evangelical denominations into our family of workers and partners. Visit ECM's web site here.

Marc & Aline Mailloux, French People, Mission to the World (MTW)
Since August of 1998, Marc and Aline have been based in Broward county where there are as many as ½ million French-speakers. These include Haitians, Quebecois (both seasonal and permanent residents), and over 30,000 continental French. Outreach to these groups has involved daily evangelical messages over Radio Floride, a French Canadian station which broadcasts (in French) six months of the year (November-April). The listeners include virtually all the Quebecois “snow birds” who winter in S. Florida, but also thousands of Haitians and other “Francophiles” desperate to listen to anything in their native language. Another part of the ministry in the Sunshine State is teaching at “I.B.T.F.” (L’Institut Biblique et Théologique de la Floride), a Haitian Bible school started by Rev. Jean Petit in 1997 for the badly needed theological training of S. Florida’s thousands of Haitian believers and church leaders and for which Marc also serves as a secretary for public relations. For leisure activity, Marc is a member of one of the three S. Florida “pétanque” clubs, whose members are mostly continental French. To get the latest on Marc's ministry, click here.

Wayne & Amy Newsome, Japan, Mission to the World (MTW)
Wayne is originally from Chattanooga, TN, and Amy is from Enterprise, AL. After serving with MTW in Japan since 1990, the Newsomes are more encouraged than ever before about what God is doing. Their team has been involved in planting four churches and is moving into a new phase of ministry. With “Equipping Japanese to Reach the World” as the motto, the Nagoya Church-planting Team’s new vision encompasses a variety of ministries. The Newsomes work to expand church-planting ministries by partnering with Japanese co-workers to target new locations for new church plants. The team is also involved in beginning a seminary to enable Japanese to identify their gifts and receive training for ministry. The International Christian Academy of Nagoya, which the team started in 1999, meets the educational needs of many children in central Japan. Team members and Japanese co-workers are preparing for a counseling ministry with a desire to help local churches develop lay counseling programs to serve and help their communities. And with 50,000 university students in the area, the student ministry continues to be a high priority for the team. Children: Katelyn (10-3-90), Samuel (11-1-93), Mary Grace (3-29-96), Sarah (4-19-98), Joshua (10-3-00) Email: wayne@newsomellc.com or amy@newsomellc.com.

Dean & Kathy Perry, Gilead Foundation
THE VISION "To promote the mental and physical rehabilitation of persons suffering from drug and alcohol abuse or similar problems by providing therapy in connection therewith by teaching them the Christian faith principles and values and advancing their education (including teaching them life skills) so as to better enable them to cope with the business of life." MISSION STATEMENT UNLOCKING PEOPLE... ...RELEASING POTENTIAL by providing residential accommodation in a Christian community & extended family structure, for service users in need of rehabilitation and life restructure from substance abuse and other life controlling problems. To help restore independence and stability to peoples’ lives so they are better able to lead responsible lives in their own homes, free from addictions; understand the importance of good personal standards, and have a positive attitude to family and daily work routines. Dean works as the program manager and with Cathy are houseparents.
 

Keith & Ruth Powlison, Peru, Mission to the World (MTW)
Keith and Ruth met at Columbia Bible College in 1977 and were married in 1978. They have four children and three grandchildren. The Powlisons began serving on the foreign mission field in 1984 and are currently serving in Peru. They are part of the Hinterland Team, which Keith supervises from their base of operations in Cusco. This team focuses on several relatively unreached people groups in the Andean region of South America. The Quechuas, just one of these groups, are estimated to number over 15 million and are spread out over parts of five Latin American countries. The Powlisons work directly with the Cusco Quechuas. Along with their team members, they also minister among eight more Quechua groups. Please pray for the Powlisons as they enter into many challenging areas to train and establish national workers in these groups. Contact them at Kppowlison@mac.com about ministry possibilities with medical teams, construction teams, or other short-term opportunities. If you think that ministry and adventure are mutually exclusive, look into MTW’s Hinterland teams! Powlison Web site.

Richard Pratt Richard Pratt, Third Millenium
Third Millennium Ministries (IIIM) is an Evangelical Christian parachurch ministry in the Reformed tradition (read our statement of faith). We are a non-profit corporation recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. Our goal is to provide Christian education to hundreds of thousands of pastors around the world who lack sufficient training for ministry. We are meeting this goal by publishing and globally distributing a free multilingual, multimedia, digital seminary curriculum in English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian and Spanish. The curriculum is designed to be used in support of existing schools, as well as by groups and individuals. It consists of three central elements: graphic-driven videos, printed instruction and internet resources. Check out their web site here.

Clay & Darlene Quarterman, Ukraine, Mission to the World (MTW)
In 1993, the Quartermans were called to Ukraine in the former Soviet Union. They were on the ground floor, helping start a denomination of seven new Presbyterian churches and founding the Evangelical Reformed Seminary of Ukraine. Clay is president of the seminary, which in 2002 had grown to 37 students. Clay earned two degrees at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, receiving his M.Div. in 1977 and his Doctor of Ministries in 1986. He is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Wales. He is ordained as an evangelist and teaching elder. The Quartermans served 14 years on MTW’s Portugal Team, where Clay planted churches, taught in Bible college, and helped organize a school of missions and a branch of Evangelism Explosion. He is one of the founders of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Portugal. Clay and Darlene were reared in Christian homes and came to Christ at an early age, having an early interest in missions. They are from Presbyterian churches in Jackson, MS, and Hopewell, VA, and met at Belhaven College in Jackson. Their first date was to a missions conference. They married in 1973. Matt (10-18-80), Nate (5-11-82), Tyler (9-24-86), Alex (11-22-88)

Barry & Ruth Rempel, Alaska, Send International
A light in a dark place—for more than 60 years SEND missionaries have been taking the light of the gospel to those living in darkness across the North. Our vision is to see lives transformed, families changed, and entire communities touched by the light of our hope in Jesus Christ. Barry & Ruth direct SEND’s church planting work in Alaska, the Yukon, and Northwest Territories of Canada. Currently their team is actively engaged in outreach in over 20 communities. Check out their web site here.

Guillermo & Jennie Salinas, Mexico, Presbyterian Evangelistic Fellowship (PEF)
Guillermo is originally from Acapulco, Mexico. His profession of faith is an indirect result of the work of the Acapulco Church planting team of Mission to the Word of which Jennie was a single missionary for 8 years. After their marriage Guillermo completed a Master of Divinity and of Missions from Briarword Seminary in Birmingham, AL. They are presently working in church planting and discipleship in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero,Mexico and Guillermo is the International Director for Youth Evangelism Explosion in Latin America. They have 4 children: Sarah Grace, Mandie Beth, Billy and Stephanie Anne , who are very active in their respective areas of ministry Visit their web site here: PEF/Salinas

Les and Carolyn Thompson, Logoi Ministries
God has given us an awesome job: help national pastors become effective ministers of the Gospel. You see, the majority of pastors in Latin America are self-taught, wonderfully capable people in earnest need of practical, on-the-job Bible training and help. That's where we come in. When we do our job, local pastors are equipped to lead their congregations to become vital, growing bodies of believers impacting their communities with the love and truth of Jesus Christ. I believe this is one of the most effective ways possible of "making disciples of all nations" (Matt. 28:19). Visit their web site here.

Wah-Rang & So Young, Asia, Pioneers
Wah-Rang and his family are serving the Lord in an area that is not friendly to Christians or the Christian faith. Pray for them as they labor under difficult conditions.

 

 

Adeline Wallace, Ukraine, Mission to the World (MTW)
Adeline grew up in a Christian home and received the gift of faith in Jesus at a Bible club held at her local elementary school. She grew as a Christian and became interested in missions during her teen years at camp. Adeline graduated from nursing school in 1983 and worked in intensive care nursing for 17 years. In 1991, Adeline received her certificate in biblical studies from Columbia International University. She began working with Child Evangelism Fellowship in 1993, hosting a Bible club in her home. Short-term experiences in Alaska and Uganda also strengthened her desire to be involved in missions. Gratitude that someone shared the gospel with her and that others helped her grow as a Christian is the foundation of her call to missions. Adeline serves on the MTW Ukraine church-planting team. She lives in Belgorod, a city of 50,000, where she assists the local church plant and medical clinic in evangelism and discipleship-the same avenues of ministry that touched her life. Click here to visit the Christian Clinic web site.

Michael & Julie VrMeer, Southeast Asia, Pioneers
The Aroma people are a Muslim people group that live on an island in South East Asia called Aroma. The Aroma are yet to be reached with the gospel of Jesus Christ and have no church. They also are in desperate need of improved health care. Michael and Julie VrMeer, both registered nurses, are planning to move to Aroma this March where they will be involved in hospital development work as well as evangelism and discipleship with the ultimate goal of seeing a church-planting movement initiated. Please pray for Michael and Julie as they seek to raise prayer and financial supporters for this work and please pray the Aroma people will come to know Jesus.