Global Ministries

Randy and Susan Carpenter – Angola (AIM International)
Randy and Susan are working to bring Theological Education by Extension to Christian leaders in Angola. They are currently involved in three different centers. They also coordinate a program called “Source of Light” that teaches children fundamental truths of Christianity.  They are currently raising funds to start a youth center in Kuito that would be used as a means of outreach to teens in their area. This year Randy and Susan plan to develop exams for the Source of Light classes and move forward on plans to build a youth center.

Tim and Deb Carpenter – Kenya (AIM AIR)
Tim and Deb work in several support roles within AIM.  Tim is a pilot, flight-scheduler, and administrator.  Deb serves new missionaries and is a Chairperson for the AIM Annual Conference. This year Tim and Deb plan to
serve the ministry in southern Sudan and lead youth in a Bible study.

Brandon and Amy Cooper – Colombia (Ripe for Harvest)
Brandon and Amy serve at El Camino Academy in Bogota, training national and missionary  students for future ministry.  Brandon developed the discipleship program of the school.  They are also involved in the ministries of United Church of Bogota, where Brandon is the Associate Pastor. This year Brandon and Amy plan to oversee the discipleship of the students at El Camino, serve the youth and oversee small groups at United Church of Bogota.

Michael and Rachel Thompson – Africa (OneWay Ministries)
Michael is the director of OneWay Ministries.  OWM is involved in using music and worship arts to stimulate prayer for the nations.  They are also working in partnership with nationals in Botswana, training and equipping them for ministry. This year Michael and Rachel plan to continue church-planting and leadership development in Botswana.

Frank and Andrea Zauflik– Central Europe (Greater Europe Mission)
Frank and Andrea serve as regional leadership for Central Europe and the Southeast Baltic countries.  This includes networking believers in each area to support church-planting efforts.  They also are developing strategy to reach people in the work-place with the gospel. This year Frank and Andrea plan to coordinate a prayer effort for the city of Plzen, Czech Republic and focus a church planting effort in Plzen.