EBC Missionaries Supported
We believe that it is the obligation of the saved to witness by life and by word to the truths of the Scriptures and to seek to proclaim the Gospel to all mankind. (Matt. 28:18-20, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, 2 Cor. 5:11-21)
Joseph & Francisca Akakpo
Evangelism in Togo (West Africa), ABWE
The Akakpos returned to their native Togo after serving as missionaries to Cameroon. They have been Global Access Partners with ABWE since 2012. Pastor Joseph resurrected a dying church, pursues sharing the gospel with Togo’s youth at seminars such as the National Youth Conference, and also labors to disciple young believers through programs such as the national Bible Quizzing program, among others.
Mary Amesbury
Cleveland State University, Campus Bible Fellowship
ENROLLMENT: 17,000+ Students
ESTABLISHED: December 18, 1964
After serving as a missionary in Russia from 1994 to 1999, Mary returned to the U.S. due to health problems. Since 2000 she ministers through Campus Bible Fellowship in Cleveland, Ohio, evangelizing and discipling students at Cleveland State University and Case Western Reserve University. Mary is particularly concerned to share the gospel with the many international students at these schools.
Alfredo DeHoyos
Church planting in Mexico (Hualahuises), Compassion Ministries
A widower, Alfredo has five adult children, all of whom walk with the Lord. An attorney by trade, he was a rising political star when the Lord saved him in 1985. Alfredo entered full-time ministry in 1990 and the ministry he founded, Compassion Ministries, works to establish churches, serve the poor, and create jobs.
Steve & Kelly Frerichs
Church planters in Peru (Lima), ABWE
The Frerichs have five children and serve as church planters in Lima, Peru. Steve grew up as a “missionary kid” in Peru and has continued his late father’s ministry.
Rich Hines
Prison ministries in various US cities, Only Hope Prison Ministries
Since 1997 Rich has been training others to do prison and jail evangelism and to deal with the tough issues inmates face. He is the Director of Chaplain Training for Only Hope Prison Ministries and answers to the elder board of two churches; Lakeside Community Chapel, in FL and here at Emmanuel Baptist. He travels across the USA training at Chaplains Training Academy sessions in five locations and also at various Correctional Chaplain and Ministry Volunteer Seminars.
Chris & Rosalie Duryee
Church planting in Spain (Alcalá de Henares/Madrid), ABWE
There are at least 345 town in Spain that have no evangelical church. We are passionate about seeing young people obey God because of their faith in Him and be used by God to make a difference in their families, communities, and the world. We especially hope to reach and disciple young Spaniards, for God’s glory.
The Joshua Fund
Middle East
The Joshua Fund performs a multi-faceted ministry among Israel and her neighbors Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. The Joshua Fund is serving the poor and hungry, encouraging gospel ministry through investment in local churches, equipping Christ’s church worldwide to participate in ministry to Israel and her neighbors, and teaching God’s Word through highly vetted ministries local to the Middle East.
Dave Lunsford
Evangelical support in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, Baptist Network Northwest (BNN)
Dave began as the Executive Director of BNN in 2016, after nearly 40 years of ministry in several churches in the Pacific Northwest. He has served the Lord as music and youth pastor, home missionary, and, most recently, as a pastor. BNN is a network of over 80 churches throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho that provides opportunity for Bible-believing churches to work together to support evangelical endeavor and missionary activity in the region, country, and around the world.
Leroy & Sarah Miller
Camp evangelism in Willow, AK (North Star Bible Camp)
POPULATION: Less than 750,000 in the state
LANGUAGE: English, 5% Native languages
FACT: Least densely populated state in the US
The Millers have six children and began ministering in Alaska in 2013 with Voice for Christ Ministries (VFCM). In 2016 they accepted positions on staff at North Star Bible Camp. They continue to travel throughout Alaska however; fulfilling their call to share the gospel with Native Alaskans through involvement with VFCM’s radio ministry, helping with the Native Olympics, and conducting Child Evangelism Fellowship and Vacation Bible School programs in Native villages.
“Mary”
Caucasus Region
POPULATION: 143 Million
LANGUAGE: Russian
ETHNICITY: 50 to 60 different ethnic groups in the region, small percentage are Russian
Because of persecution full names and photo are not published on the site.
Sharon Nightingale
Orphanage oversight in Ghana, India, Kenya, Liberia through Wordsower International
In the 1970s Sharon and her late husband Jason Nightingale founded what later became Wordsower International. This ministry is dedicated to both proclaiming the gospel through the evangel art of scripture telling and also to ministering to the needs of the “least of these” – widows, orphans, and other children who are disabled, poor, or at risk of being victims of child-trafficking. Wordsower operates or partners with ministries to the vulnerable in several countries around the world, including Haiti, Liberia, Nepal, India, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Ghana, and South Africa. The Nightingales travel frequently to inspire, encourage, and oversee the orphanages and homes in this network, while also traveling extensively in the United States sharing God’s Word.
Carolynn Sharp
Curriculum writing for native Liberians from
B.C. Canada, CanAmera Baptist Missions
Liberia (”land of the free”) was started in 1822 by freed African-American slaves. As of 2006, Liberia has the highest population growth rate in the world at 4.50%. Ritual killings still take place in poro secret societies. Carolynn currently lives in Abbostford, B.C. and is writing curriculum for the native Liberians. She visits Liberia to teach periodically.
Penny Warner
Bible translation in Senegal (Kedougou region) Africa, Ethnos360
In 1982 Penny was part of a church-planting effort in the bush country of southeastern Senegal among the Jalunga people. Her primary role was and continues to be linguistic work. Thirty-five years later the effort continues and Penny has translated Genesis, Exodus 1-20 and 32, Jonah, some chapters in 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 Kings, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, Ephesians, Philippians, 1 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy and Revelation into the Jalunga language. These scriptures have been a tremendous asset in evangelizing and discipling those who have come to faith in the Lord Jesus.
Sushil & Monmaya Baniya
Abba House Orphanage- Kathmandu, Napal
The Baniyas have served as house parents at Abba House since 2010. They are blessed to provide a Christian upbringing to orphaned children in a culture where Christ is little known and report that all the children profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. In recent years three youth have come of age and left Abba House, though it is still "home." This has provided new opportunity others to join Abba House this year. Sushil is a nephew of Shyam Khatri, founder of Abba House.
Emmanuel & Manju Sahai
Evangelism and Leadership Training in Northern India- North India Indigenous Partners
Raised by a Christian mother who faithfully prayed for him, Emmanuel solidified his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in 1977 and was called by the Holy Spirit to vocational ministry and began Bible School a couple of years later. Assigned to evangelize a nominally Christian community, Emmanuel was grieved by the lack of Biblical knowledge and obedience. Eager to help, he began a Sunday School for children, which soon led to Bible studies in their parents' homes. This was the beginning of Great Commission Church, through which over 140 saints minister throughout Northern India - and beyond.
Paul & Carolyn Pierce
Friends of Israel Church Ministry Reps in Pacific NW & California
Paul teaches at churches, conferences, retreats, and camps about biblical truths concerning Israel historically, culturally, and prophetically. The Pierces also labor to nurture relationships with Jewish community.
Mark & Katherine Rittersbach
Mobilization Team Northwest Representatives
Mark and Katherine recently returned from the mission field for health reasons and accepted the opportunity to minister for Ethnos360 as NW Reps on their Mobilization Team. They travel the region and the country promoting Ethnos360 and its mission at local churches, missions conference and youth gatherings.
Josh & Kimberly Mallory
Camp Gilead, Carnation Washington
Camp Gilead is located near Carnation, WA. The camp provides a place for churches and ministries to retreat and refresh. Summer youth camps offers outdoor activities and an opportunity to learn more about the Lord Jesus Christ and their relationship to Him.
Nathan & Annie Phillips
Literature production & distribution in France
The purpose of BLF is to glorify God through providing Christian materials to meet the needs of evangelism and discipleship in the French-speaking world. Nathan does graphic design for Éditions Clé (Key Publishing), which produces Christian literature and software for dissemination throughout the Francophone world.
Steve & Catherine Knorr
Village Missions Double Adobe, Arizona
Steve serves as pastor of Valley Bible Church in the rural community of Double Adobe, AZ, ministering to the saints but also evangelizing and serving the lost.
Luke & Jessica Thek
Ethnos360 Papua New Guinea Church planting and Bible translation
Luke and Jessica are serving the people of Papua New Guinea. Few countries can match the cultural diversity of Papua New Guinea, whose 7 million people speak more than 800 languages, and live mostly in rural, indigenous communities.
Dennis & Darlene DeLano
Peniel Ranch Okanogan County, Washington
Set on the Columbia River and led by the DeLanos. Peniel Ranch is a Christian camp and retreat center providing a place for people to see God face-to-face through the Bible.
Anna Seeger
University of Washington Campus Missions, China Outreach Ministries (COM)
Shortly after graduating from UW Bothell, God directed Anna’s path to cross with China Outreach Ministries. In spring of 2020, she joined their mission of “Giving Christ to China’s Future Leaders” (current university students, research scholars, and professionals) at universities and research centers. There are now approximately 400,000 Chinese students and scholars on North American college and university campuses. Anna specifically works to make Christ known among the students and scholars in the Seattle area. She helps them grow in Christlikeness and equips them to influence others for Christ through leading English classes, Bible studies, and local trips.
Josh & Heidi Manning
Indian Bible College
Serving at Indian Bible College. IBC is unique in that it is one of a few institutions that has as its central mission the training of Native Americans for Christian Leadership.
J & K
Operation Mobilization
Ministering amongst people groups in the Middle East.
Walton & Bethany Kostreva
Mission Aviation Fellowship
As a pilot/mechanic, Walton will use aviation to share Christ’s love with isolated people as he transports missionaries & national believers, delivers much needed supplies, and provides critical medical evacuation flights.