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, Michelle, and Catherine.

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

Dr. Marcia Ball and Dr. Jennie Cerullo founders of KERUS Global Education, are building a care center in Johannesburg, South Africa for AIDS orphans.

You can contact Marcia and Jennie at kerus@kerusglobal.org or visit their web page at www.kerusglobal.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, Matt, Michael, and Jacob.

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

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.

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 and Samuel.

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, Charis, Michaela, and Will.

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

Dr. Jim and Sarah 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.

You can contact the Hornsby’s at:  hornsby@turbonett.com.ni

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

Dr. 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

Rev. 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 

Rev. Peter Mwaura of Musa Gitau Church, Kenya, Africa, was first connected with SMPC when our 2006 Kenya Mission Team visited his Church in Kenya.  In partnership with The Outreach Foundation funding for water wells has been provided to that area. 

You can contact Peter at Pekum2001@maf.or.ke

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, Samuel, Mary Grace, Sarah, and Josh.

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

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, Katie, Anna, Lydia, Andrew, and Susanna.

You can contact the Soong's at Gsoongs@yahoo.com

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

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

Clark and Melinda Vaughn are founders of For His Children, an evangelical Christian residential ministry to homeless children with normal needs and special needs in Ecuador.  A mission team from SMPC traveled to Ecuador in the summer of 2008 to assist the Vaughn's ministry.

You can contact the Vaughn's at info@forhischildrenecuador.org or at www.forhischildrenecuador.org.


GUEST HOUSE

On behalf of the Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, we are pleased to inform you that the Guest House is available for a short-term visit. This completely renovated and tastefully decorated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath brick home is located at 701 Kentucky Avenue, next to the church.

This property is being offered to Missionaries, Active or Retired Ministers, and Church Speakers and Special Guests. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis and at the discretion of the committee.  Click here if you would like to view a copy of the brochure.

If you would like to receive a copy of the guest house brochure, reserve the house, or need more information, please call the church office at (423) 886-2190 and we will direct your call to the Guest House Committee.  Thank you for your interest in our Guest House!

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