Missionaries

Africa Missionaries

	Ron and Carol Baker**, Tanzania, 42.11190 Ron and Carol are overseeing the Safina child sponsorship program as well as striving to build up children's ministry of the Tanzanian church through various venues.
	Jeff and Lisa Baltes**, Kenya, (KIST Grant: 42.40322) Jeff is serving as Academic Dean at KIST (Kima International School of Theology) and Lisa host all the events at KIST as well as ministry trips.
	Dave and Bonnie Baylor***, Kenya, 42.10005 Dave and Bonnie Baylor are at KIST (Kima International School of Theology) serving in teaching, administration of the extension program, and hospitality.
	Scott and Deanna Compton***, Tanzania, 42.10020 Scott and Deanna will be overseeing the Safina child sponsorship program as well as striving to build up children's ministry of the Tanzanian church through various venues.
	Sherman and Kay Critser, Côte d'Ivoire, 42.10045 Sherman and Kay serve the church in Côte d'Ivoire in leadership development, overseeing work camps, and teaching at IBAO. Kay is heavily involved in the TEE (theological education by extension) in the region.
	Ernie and Lori Nicholas***, Kenya, 42.10076 Lori serves as campus nurse at KIST (Kima International School of Theology), and Ernie teaches and assists with work camps.
	Larry and LeAnn Sellers, Côte d'Ivoire, 42.10074 Larry and LeAnn are involved in leadership development in Côte d'Ivoire through the West African Bible Institute (IBAO), development of Christian literature in French, literacy, and women's ministry.
	Ben and Kelli Shular, Tanzania, 42.10087 Ben and Kelli serve the church in Tanzania, advising, encouraging, and empowering the church through Aldersgate School, Babati Bible School, and various projects to strengthen the church.
	Tim and Colleen Stevenson, Uganda, 42.10078 Tim and Colleen serve the church in Uganda in the area of project development. They also manage the TAPP (AIDS ministry) program and the oversight of many schools, including Heritage International School in Kampala.
	Tammie Tregellas, Malawi, 42.10085 Tammie serves the church in Malawi through pastoral training. She also serves in an advisory role to the Church of God in Zambia and Mozambique.
	Mike and Heather Webb, Tanzania, 42.10093 Mike and Heather minister in Tanzania, where Mike serves as director of TEE (theological education by extension). Heather administers the Tailoring School in Dodoma, providing vocational training for women.

Asia/Pacific Missionaries

	Don and Caroline Armstrong, Regional Coordinators, 42.10035 Don and Caroline serve as regional coordinators in Asia, working with missionaries and national leaders and assisting with ministry vision and strategy for specific countries and the region. They reside in Thailand.
	Bernie Barton, Japan, 42.10037 Bernie serves in Japan. He is headmaster of Tamagawa Seigakuin, and helps to pastor the Tamagawa congregation.
	Doug and Danette Beisley, New Zealand, 42.10015 Doug and Danette serve the church in New Zealand with special assignment missionaries (SAMs) Chad and Diane Davenport in the areas of leadership development and children's ministry.
	Gary and Gwen Bistritan, Micronesia, 42.10042 The Bistritans serve the church in Micronesia in the area of leadership development. They are working closely with the church in Yap and other island outreaches.
	Mike and Makiko Boyle**, Japan The Boyles serve in the Hagiyama Church of God where they lead full-time English and Bible ministry. They have also helped establish a regular Sunday school program and are assisting with the youth and Bible study meetings.
	Chad and Diane Davenport**, New Zealand, 42.11235 Chad and Diane serve at Westside Christian Fellowship. They work to develop leaders and structures which will produce future church plants and ministries in New Zealand and abroad.
	Will and Mandy Johnson**, Japan, (no project number) Will and Mandy are teaching English at Tamagawa Seigakuin. They also participate in school chapel and other religious activities as well as the local Church of God congregation.
	Nelecia Murrell**, Japan, (no project number) Nelecia will be serving as conversational English teach in the Kansai district of Japan to open doors for evangelism for the church in Japan. After teaching overseas for many years, Nelecia is eager to touch others for Christ in Japan.
	Terence and Christy Van Dam**, Japan, (no project number) The Van Dams serves the church in Japan in ministry at the Nishi Kunitachi church and teaching English to students at Sei Ai Gakusha.
	Mike Wagner**, Japan (no project number) Mike teaches conversational English at Tamasei Girls School and serves on the National Board as a representative of the Hagiama Church.

Caribbean–Atlantic Missionaries

	John and Jodie Ackerman, Haiti, 42.10001 John and Jodie serve the church in Haiti. John ministers as a nurse at the Prospere Church of God clinic and coordinates community development work there. Jodie teaches kindergarten at Quisqueya Christian School in Port-au-Prince.
	Dwayne and Kara Goldman, Trinidad, 42.10025 Dwayne and Kara will both be joining the WITC (West Indies Theological College) as faculty members as well as assisting with administrative duties. WITC provides advance training for pastors and leaders in the Caribbean-Atlantic area.

Europe–Middle East Missionaries

	Patrick and Jamie Nachtigall, Regional Coordinators, 42.10068 Patrick and Jamie are regional coordinators for Europe and the Middle East and lead the Three-Worlds Team, which focuses on raising up a new generation of globally engaged Christians, supporting empowered emerging leaders in the CHOG, and creating inner connectivity within the CHOG internationally. They reside in Germany.
	Ken and Keli Oldham***, Middle East, 42.10024 Ken and Keli will pastor a congregation and assist the national church as requested in their assigned country. In addition, they also will work with the Three-Worlds Team, especially in its connections within the Middle East.
	Kelley and Rhonda Philips, Germany, 42.10065 Kelley and Rhonda are a part of the Three-Worlds Team and serve with the creative, relational XZ Berlin ministry, which partners with the German church to reach people for Christ in the postmodern city of Berlin, Germany.
	Dave and Kathy Simpson, Bulgaria, 42.10086 Dave and Kathy are part of the Three-Worlds Team and serve the church in Bulgaria in developing and implementing strategies for outreach and growth and leadership development.
	Aaron and Nicole Varner***, Germany, 42.10096 The Varners are a part of the Three-Worlds Team and serve with the creative, relational XZ Berlin ministry, which partners with the German church to reach the postmodern city of Berlin, Germany.

Latin America Missionaries

	Dave and Barbara Miller, Regional Coordinators, 42.10067 Dave and Barbara Miller serve as regional coordinators in Latin America, working with missionaries and national leaders and assisting with ministry vision and strategy for specific countries and the region. They reside in Bolivia.
	Alfonso and Elizabeth Ayala, Belize, 42.10002 Alfonso and Elizabeth are involved in medical and educational ministry in Belize. Alfonso ministers in community health and Elizabeth serves as a teacher.
	Paul and Kattia Jones, Bolivia, 42.10051 Paul and Kattia serve the church in Bolivia through leadership development. Paul prepares lay leaders for biblical and ministerial service. Kattia serves the church through ministries for women, youth, and children.
	Noberto and Julie Kurrle**, Paraguay, 42.12243 The Kurrles are committed to train and disciple Paraguayans to become Christian leaders, pastors and missionaries and to encourage Paraguayans towards education and developing skills. Noberto works closely with the radio broadcast through Missionary Ventures. Julie also oversees the Children of Promise program.
	Jon and Karen Lambert, Ecuador, 42.10060 Jon and Karen serve the church in Ecuador in leadership development. Karen also serves as national director for Children of Promise.
	Tom and Jean McCracken**, Brazil, 42.11447 Tom and Jean teach and mentor students and beginning ministers at the Boa Terra Theological Institute in Itatiba, Brazil.
	Abby Smith**, Colombia, 42.11450 Abby works with the Church of God in Colombia to establish a strong evangelism and discipleship ministry to displaced families, street children, and the urban poor.

*Names withheld for security reasons **Special Assignment Missionary ***Missionary Apprentice Program

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