International Missionaries
International Missionaries have always been a very important part of our stewardship responsibilities. For more detailed information regarding our Missionary Support, please contact committee chairs Kent and Dianna Koebke. Newsletters and videos from our missionaries are posted under pictures if available.
For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” Romans 10:13-15 (NRSV)
We believe that Jesus Christ is the only Lord and Savior and that all people everywhere are called to place their faith, hope, and love in Him. –From SHPC Statement of Faith
The International Missionaries Committee has oversight of foreign missionaries, i.e. selection, monetary support, and development of relationships. -Committee Mission Statement
Missionaries We Currently Support
Andrew Attia | London
“There are approximately 1.5 million Muslims in this diverse and wonderful metropolis. I share the gospel through outreach, follow up with those who are interested, and begin to develop relationships where the Bible can be introduced.
Please pray with me that as I share, God would open hearts to receive salvation by understanding who Jesus Christ is. God is working to reach London for his Glory!”
Committee Liaison: Jim and Phyllis Kirksey
Christmas Card address: 116 Bramley Rd. London W106SU, ENGLAND
Sebber Banda and Carlos Faquione | Mozambique
The holistic evangelism project in Mozambique’s Tete Province has helped the Presbyterian Church of Mozambique establish more than 80 new congregations in the last 20 years.
Sebber Banda assumed the leadership position of the Holistic Evangelism Project after the sudden death of Rev. Nedson Zulu in November 2018. Rev. Carlos Faquione serves as the Assistant Project Director.
Committee Liaison: Donna Kedrow
Christmas Card address: The Outreach Foundation, c/o Barry Long, 381 Riverside Dr #110, Franklin, TN 37064
Jack and Carolyn Brakebill | Cuba
Carolyn and Jack Brakebill have been going to Cuba for over two decades. Their activities include: Evangelism, Pastoral Care, Preaching, Teaching, Counseling, Advising, Planting Churches, Founding Home Cell Groups, Identifying Sites for religious activities, Visiting in Homes, Praying with Christians and Non- Christians alike, Supervising “physical education” Sessions, and Visiting the sick and elderly in hospitals and in their homes.
Christas card address: 3359 Lake View Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919
Andrew and Iris Bornman | Mexico
Andrew and Iris Bornman run the agricultural program of the Community Health Evangelism team, training Tarahumara farmers in better agricultural and animal husbandry techniques.
Their intention from the beginning of their ministry has been to combat malnutrition through teaching agriculture, and taking advantage of every opportunity to call men to repentance and salvation.
Committee Liaison: Bill Simms
Christmas Card address: C/O Rick Johnson, 1249 Desert Canyon Dr, El Paso, TX 79912
Tim and Debbie | Brazil
Tim and Debbie serve with The Antioch Partners (TAP). Tim is the Business as Missions (BAM) Coordinator for TAP, focused on raising awareness of BAM and mobilizing new BAM practitioners. Tim and Debbie are also involved with an organization which makes loans to BAM businesses around the world and serve as mentors to BAM practitioners in some of the most spiritually needy parts of the world.
Committee Liaison: Philip Campbell
Christmas Card address: 2929 Schoolside Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Botho and Gisela Heinz | Germany
Botho’s ministry with Theologischer Schulungs-Service (World Reach) started out in the Soviet Union and was focused for years in Russia and Ukraine. He has also developed ministries in Poland, Hungary, Austria, Romania, Pakistan, Croatia, and Moldova. His ministry is centered on church leadership development and providing Biblical education through theological schools, Bible Institutes, and the local church.
Committee Liaison: Fran Dotterweich
Christmas Card address: P.O. Box 26155, Birmingham, AL 35260
John McCall | Taiwan
John McCall has been serving as a PCUSA mission co-worker in Taiwan for over twenty years. Taiwan is only four percent Christian, so the church there witnesses to Christ’s love with a spirit similar to the church in the time of the Apostle Paul.
John teaches at two seminaries in Taiwan. He has written four books on Spiritual Theology. He mentors and helps pastors find encouragement to develop intentional communities. He also leads retreats and conferences for youth and young adults.
Committee Liaisons: Fran Dotterweich and Martha Dolinak
Christmas Card address: No. 20, Lane 2, Sec. 2; Yang Teh Rd, Shihlin; Taipei 111 Taiwan
Bob and Kristi Rice | South Sudan
Bob is teaching at Nile Theological College (NTC). Please pray for these students at NTC, who sacrifice and face many challenges to pursue a call to ministry.
Kristi is working with the South Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church. One priority for the church is Healing and Reconciliation as nearly everyone is traumatized by the long years of war, and tribalism causes ongoing tensions and conflict.
Committee Liaison: Mark Lampley
Christmas Card address: 205 Lake Shore Circle, Bloomington, IL 61704
Don and Charlene Woods | Mongolia
Charlene and Donaldson Woods are third-generation teaching missionaries to Asia from the Presbyterian Church. Now semi-retired they are directors of the Presbyterian Mission to Mongolia.
PMM and the Woods serve a Gobi Desert region , providing support for the recently emerging Mongolian church, training lay pastors, providing “moving” or yurt churches, assisting homeless children and seniors, and supporting basic health care services and education.
Committee Liaison: Jim and Phyllis Kirksey
Christmas Card address: 161 Overbrook Road, P.O. Box 4, Montreat, NC 28757
ETCS | Egypt
The Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo is also supported through SHPC’s International Missionaries Committee.
Missionaries not listed for safety reasons
Printed brochures with information about these missionaries are available in the church office.