Our Foreign Missionaries
AFRICA
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The Engelharts - Bob & Margie
Ivory Coast, West Africa - Baptist World Missions Bob & Margie Engelhart work with a church in Anyama, Ivory Coast (Africa) led by Pastor Max. Bob trains national pastors and travels with them to outlying villages to establish churches. The Engelharts recently established a Church and Christian Elementary School in the village of Donkoi, and they hold services in at least 6 other villages. |
The Fruins - Ron & Tina
South Africa - Baptist World Missions
Ron & Tina Fruin are veteran missionaries who served in Siberia (4 years) & Cambodia (15 years). In Cambodia, they trained nationals in a Bible College they established in 2012 and planted a church in Takhmau, a suburb of Phnom Penh. Currently, the Fruins are using those same talents to train, teach, evangelize and plant churches in the country of South Africa.
South Africa - Baptist World Missions
Ron & Tina Fruin are veteran missionaries who served in Siberia (4 years) & Cambodia (15 years). In Cambodia, they trained nationals in a Bible College they established in 2012 and planted a church in Takhmau, a suburb of Phnom Penh. Currently, the Fruins are using those same talents to train, teach, evangelize and plant churches in the country of South Africa.
ASIA
The Arnolds - Joel, Sarah, Jeremy, Zachary, Caroline & Joy
Manila/Quezon City, Philippines - Gospel Fellowship Association
The Arnolds have been in the Philippines since 2013. They are involved in training Filipino nationals at Bob Jones Memorial College in Manila. Joel teaches Bible and Theology and Sarah helps in the Music Department. Joel often travels to rural areas teaching and preaching in village churches and assisting local pastors.
Manila/Quezon City, Philippines - Gospel Fellowship Association
The Arnolds have been in the Philippines since 2013. They are involved in training Filipino nationals at Bob Jones Memorial College in Manila. Joel teaches Bible and Theology and Sarah helps in the Music Department. Joel often travels to rural areas teaching and preaching in village churches and assisting local pastors.
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Ruth Potter
Manila/Quezon City, Philippines - Gospel Fellowship Association Ruth Potter served in the Philippines for several years as a short-term missionary, but she transitioned to full-time status in 2015. Ruth is an accomplished musician who uses her talents to train Filipino nationals at Bob Jones Memorial College in Manila. She also heads up all music programs at the college throughout the year. Ruth’s grandfather, Wesley Potter, helped to start our Church. |
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The Knoxes - John & Becky
Japan - Biblical Ministries Worldwide John & Becky Knox have been serving in Japan since 1987. They live 30 miles north of Tokyoin Moroyama where John serves as pastor of a church they planted. The Church owns and extensively uses a campground on the outskirts of the city for children and family camps. The Knoxes also teach English in their home as a means of evangelism and making new contacts. |
EUROPE
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The Knakals - Jim & Carol
Central Germany - Gospel Fellowship Association Jim and Carol Knakal oversee the building and maintenance ministry of Camp Impact in East Germany. A fundamental church, led by Missionary Kevin Matthias, purchased this 30-acre facility from the government - originally an East German military training camp. The goal is for the Camp to “impact” the hearts of many young people and to strengthen fundamental churches in Germany & throughout Europe. |
LATIN AMERICA
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The Lathams - Jonathan, Wendy & Gloria
Monterrey, Mexico - Gospel Fellowship Association The Lathams live in Guadalupe (near Monterrey) where Jonathan teaches both undergraduate and graduate level Missions, Bible, & Theology classes at the Christian University of the Americas (UCLA). To further their training, the Lathams partner with interns at UCLA to pastor New Life Baptist Church in Arboledas. Jonathan is also a pilot & flies to remote regions of Mexico to teach Bible Institute classes for pastors unable to leave their churches to attend UCLA. |
SOUTH AMERICA
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The Duràns - Juan, Rebeca & Matìas
Ecuador - Bethel Baptist Church, Mission, TX Juan & Rebeca Duràn are Mexican nationals serving in Ecuador. They work alongside of Juan’s brother-in-law who is a veteran, church-planting missionary. Juan & Rebeca are both graduates of Christian University of the Americas in Mexico where Jonathan Latham (another MBC missionary) heads up the Missions Department. |
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The Masons - Ernie & Carol
Cordoba, Argentina - Baptist Mid-Missions The Masons have been serving in Argentina since 1997. They established Abundant Life Baptist Church in Cordoba, where Ernie is the pastor. The Masons use a variety of methods for outreach including personal Bible studies, children's days, deaf ministry & youth activities. Ernie’s parents were charter members of Maranatha and his father served as one of our first deacons. As an electrical engineer, Ernie was a great help during the construction of our building. |