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, international benevolence funds, and international mission trips (excluding youth trips). This includes selection, monetary support, and development of relationships. -Committee Mission Statement
Missionaries We Currently Support
Andrew | 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!”
I am very thankful to each one of you for your support in prayer and through giving. As I have been overseas sometimes people stop giving as well as churches refocus their finances. There has been a short fall of about 15% in monthly support for staying in London. I would like to humbly ask if you are willing to pray about giving for the first time? Possibly increasing your giving? The amount I am looking to raise would be $800 more in monthly support. I know that God is faithful to provide in every season. For more information, contact Kent or Dianna Koebke. Thank you!
Committee Liaison: Ben Garris
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
Mailing address: The Outreach Foundation, c/o Barry Long, 381 Riverside Dr #110, Franklin, TN 37064
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: Brad Jaquith
Christmas Card address: C/O Rick Johnson, 1249 Desert Canyon Dr, El Paso, TX 79912
Robert and Rima Burch | Israel
Robert and Rima Burch minister in Israel working with Operation Mobilization (OM) sharing the gospel and growing home churches. The majority of their time is spent getting the gospel out and following up those who respond. Robert is also helping oversee and grow a house church network throughout the land. As OM adds new team members, they help train them.
Committee Liaison: Rosemary Gilliam
Newsletter
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
Mailing 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
Mailing address: Sathelstr. 9, D-35708 Haiger, Germany
Bob and Kristi Rice | Ghana
Bob and Kristi began as mission workers of the PCUSA in the Democratic Republic of Congo (2010-2017). Now they are serving in Ghana, with The Antioch Partners (TAP). Bob is teaching and serving on the faculty of the Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture. In 2024 he spent a month at this institution and was inspired by their vision and ethos. Kristi will continue serving with the Healing Hearts, Transforming Nations ministry. She has been invited to join their international planning team.
Committee Liaison: Sonny Leach
Mailing address: 205 Lake Shore Circle, Bloomington, IL 61704
Hope Roberts | Philippines
Hope Roberts is a global worker from the Knoxville area. Her mission will be in the Philippines in a remote part of the country. Pease pray for her as she studies the local language.
Committee Liaison: Susan Hyde
Mailing address: Evangelista Compound, Sta Cruz St. Sumpong, Malaybalay City, 8700 Bukidnon PH Philippines
Dan and Elizabeth Turk - Madagascar
Dan and Elizabeth serve with The Antioch Partners (TAP) and the FJKM church in Madagascar. Dan works with the FJKM’s Fruits, Vegetables, and Environmental Education (FVEE) program. He helps pastoral students learn to grow fruits and vegetables. The new pastors use these skills to help their communities and families achieve improved food security and nutrition. Elizabeth’s main focus with the FJKM is in the area of community health and HIV/AIDS, especially in training, program design and implementation.
Committee Liaison: Franklin Ammons
Mailing address: SAF/FJKM BP 623 Antananarivo Madagascar
Tom and Becca Whitney | Angola
Tom and Becca Whitney and their 3 children are new for SHPC but have been in Angola for many years. They go to the end of the road and then hike to villages that have never heard the word. Please pray for them to be safe and encouraged to send God’s word to remote areas.
Committee Liaison: Kent and Dianna Koebke
Mailing address: c/o Thomas Whitney, 1517 Jamesway, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Missionaries not listed for safety reasons
Printed brochures with information about these missionaries are available in the church office.
Websites for International Benevolence Funds
Porch de Salomon >Click HERE Children’s Nutrition Program Haiti >Click HERE