Missionaries

Ken and Gwen Baker direct Culture ConneXions, an SIM ministry based in Charlotte, NC, and aimed at equipping churches for intercultural life and ministry. The Bakers have 3 children: David and his wife, Anna, juniors at John Brown University, Arkansas; Michelle a freshman also at JBU; Catherine 12th grade.

You can contact the Baker’s at: kgbaker@harmattan.org

Andy and Kay Bruner serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators and PNG Bible Translation Association in the Wycliffe International Office in Dallas, TX. Andy serves as the finance systems operations manager and also the translation advisor for the Arosi Psalms. The Bruners have 4 children: Libby (18); Matt (16), Michael (13); and Jacob (9).

You can contact them at: a-k_bruner@sil.org

David and Susan Cunningham serve in Brisbane, Australia with Mission to the World (MTW), the international mission arm of the PCA. Their ministry includes evangelism, church planting, and training servant-leaders for ministry. The Cunninghams have 4 children: Tyndall (8); Parker (7); Katie Grace (6); and Emma (3).

You can contact the Cunningham’s at: david@christcommunity.org.au

*The Cunninghams are on stateside furlough from November 2007 to May 2008.

Bill and Melanie Dunham serve in Prague, Czech Republic with International Institute for Christian Studies and International Fellowship of Alliance Professionals. They focus on evangelism and discipleship by teaching in various universities in Prague, building relationships with students, Professors, and young families. Bill teaches business management from a Christian World View, and Melanie teaches English using the Bible as the text. The Dunhams have 4 children: Yvonne, Ian, Claire, and Adam.

You can contact them at czdunham@gmail.com

Chris and Kirsten Furr serve with United World Mission and World Outreach, the mission organization of the EPC in a ministry of church planting, evangelism, and discipleship in Paris, France. The Furrs have one daughter, Maren Lynn, and are expecting their second child in March 2008.

You can contact them at mail@furrsinfrance.com

Jon and Jennifer Greer: Jon is pursuing doctoral studies at Penn State University with plans for the Greers to return to the mission field in Africa to provide graduate level theological education for African Pastors. The Greers have two children: Ellie (4) and Samuel (2).

You can contact them at jsjjgreer@gmail.com 

George and Jeanne Haugen serve with Antioch Partners through The Outreach Foundation in Ironcollo, Bolivia in the areas of evangelism, church planting, and counseling. The Haugens have 4 children: Victoria (10th grade); Charis (9th grade); Michaela (4th grade); Will (2nd grade).

You can contact the Haugen’s at: haugensix@yahoo.com

Sarah and Jim Hornsby serve in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. They are the founders and national directors of Young Life Nicaragua (Vida Joven). Their ministry is one of evangelism, discipleship, and youth camp ministry among at-risk Nicaraguan youth. Jim is the son of the late Bob and Jo Hornsby, long time members of our congregation.

You can contact the Hornsby’s at: vjoven@ibw.com.ni or visit their web page at: www.vidajoven.org

Jim and Cindy Hynds, long-time members of SMPC, serve with Campus Crusade for Christ International in Prague, Czech Republic. Jim is the Czech National Director, while Cindy serves as the National Women’s Coordinator. They have a ministry of evangelism and discipleship to students, families, athletes, and business professionals. The Hynds have 3 children all at Anderson University in Indiana: David, Brooke; and Lacey.

You can contact the Hynd’s at: jim.hynds@ccci.org and cindy.hynds@ccci.org

Mark and Linda Jacobson serve with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Arusha, Tanzania, East Africa. Linda is the daughter of the late Dr. Fred and Helen Woodward of our congregation. Mark is the Director at Selian Lutheran Hospital, and Linda assists with The Widow’s Might community ministry. They have 3 daughters: Laura, Sarah, and Katherine.

You can contact the Jacobson’s at: mjacobson@habari.co.tz

Helen Lacey and Dorothy Meyer serve in ministry in Corozal Town, Belize. Helen serves with MTW as the Administrator of the Presbyterian Medical Clinic in Patchakan. Dorothy serves with Christian Reformed World Missions as principal teacher at the Presbyterian Day School in Cristo Rey.

You can contact Helen at: hlacey@btl.net and Dorothy at: dlmeyer2@btl.net

Choon and Yen Hee Lim serve as Korean Presbyterian missionaries to the aboriginal people in the Hualien, Taiwan area. They partner with our congregation through The Outreach Foundation by preaching, leading Bible studies, teaching English, ministering to college students, and nursing (Yen Hee).

You can contact the Lim’s at: Choon4913@hotmail.com 

Wayne and Amy Newsome serve in Nagoya, Japan with MTW, the international mission arm of the PCA. Their ministry includes church planting, discipleship, ministry to university students and families, and leadership in the International Christian Academy of Nagoya (ICAN). Wayne is the son of Donna Newsome of our congregation, and the Newsomes have 5 children: Katelyn (11th grade); Samuel (8th grade); Mary Grace (6th grade); Sarah (4th grade); Josh (2nd grade).

You can contact Wayne at wayne@newsomellc.com and Amy at amy@newsomellc.com

Harold and Sarah Schepian serve with World Harvest Mission in London, England. Their ministry includes evangelism, discipleship, church planting, and ministry training among South Asians (specifically Muslims, Sikhs, and Hindis) in England. The Schepians have 2 children: Thomas (2yrs) and Nathanael (5 months).

You can contact the Schepian’s at: haroldschepian@bigfoot.com

Chad and Leslie Seagraves serve with the 10/40 CONNECTIONS in a ministry of evangelism, discipleship, and church planting, preparing believers to advance God’s Kingdom in countries within the 10/40 Window, such as India, China, and Egypt. The Seagraves have one child: Joeli (infant).

You can contact the Seagraves at: candles@1040connections.org

Chrissie Shaheen serves with His Palace Ministries through the mission organization Praying Friends of the Bridegroom. She directs a reconciliation ministry among Jewish and Arab Christians in Israel.

You can contact her at Hispalace@msn.com

Kirk and Laura Slater serve with World Venture in Kabale, Uganda, East Africa. Their ministry includes church planting and teaching/training leaders for ministry. The Slaters have 4 sons: Elliot, Austin, Grant, and Seth.

You can contact the Slater’s at: klslater@WorldVenture.ne

George and Nita Soong serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Southeast Asia. George is the Associate Director of Personnel for Bible Translation. Nita teaches medical English courses for nursing students at the local university and coaches/teaches birthing classes for expectant parents. The Soongs have 6 children: Bekka (10th grade); Katie (7th grade); Anna (6th grade); Lydia (2nd grade); Andrew (K); Susanna (3 years).

Viviane "Vivi" de Brito Teixeria is a Brazilian serving with Youth with a Mission (YWAM) in Moscow, Russia. Her ministry program focuses on evangelism, discipleship training, and a mercy ministry that provides daily meals, educational and athletic programs for Russian street children and orphans.

You can contact Vivi at the web pages: www.chmoscow.org or www.wyammoscow.org or at email address: childrenshope@gmail.com

Susan Tyner serves with International Teams in San Isidro de Heredia, Costa Rica. Her ministry focus is on Church planting, evangelism, and discipleship.

You can contact her at susan.tyner@iteams.org 

Linda Wixon serves in Nagoya, Japan with MTW Impact, the international mission organization of the PCA. Linda serves as the Vice-Principal, lead 5th grade teacher, and 7th/8th grade science teacher at the International Christian Academy of Nagoya (ICAN).

You can contact Linda at: wixonmtw1@aol.com

Bill and Judi Young serve with Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship. Bill is the Executive Director. PFF focuses on delivering the Gospel message to unreached people groups worldwide.

You can contact Bill at byoung@pff.net and Judi at youngjudi@yahoo.com