Our Missionaries
Supporting Local and Global Missions to Fulfill God's Purpose.
We’d love for you to get to know our amazing missionaries! You can also partner with us in spreading the Gospel by giving to missions at the bottom of the page!
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD WORLD MISSIONARIES
The Andersons: Indonesia, Asia Pacific
The Andersons are a family with an extraordinary mission: to reach the unreached people of Indonesia. Though the journey is challenging, they firmly believe that lives will be forever changed when people hear the name of Jesus! Their heart is to plant churches in the most remote villages of Indonesia, and they are excited to see how God will work in their lives and the lives of those around them. Please join them in prayer, asking God to open doors for them to preach the Gospel!
The Bucks: France, Europe
The Bucks are dedicated to reaching the lost and secularized in France with love and compassion. They will continue to train local leaders and believers, using media as a tool to spread hope and truth. Their work will also include planting house churches where nonbelievers can feel at home, and new believers can grow in their faith, become disciples, and be equipped to share the message of love with others.
The Hoobyars: Indonesia, Asia Pacific
Joel and Karen are passionately serving in Indonesia, the fourth largest country in the world, home to nearly 100 unreached people groups. Their deep desire is to see the Great Commission come to life in Indonesia, ensuring that every people group has the opportunity to hear the good news.
The Hoobyars are currently serving at SATI, the largest Assemblies of God seminary in the country. They believe that by equipping the next generation of Christian leaders, the dream of planting churches among the unreached people groups will be realized, bringing the gospel to those who have never heard it in their lifetime.
The Hunts: Latin America, Carribean
For 16 years, The Hunts have served children, youth, and trafficking victims, while supporting Teen Challenge Aruba and Bible School programs in four languages. Since 2013, they have focused on training Latin American leaders through seminars, mentoring, writer’s training, and missionary multiplication. They believe their ministry will help raise hundreds of Bible educators, church planters, and pastors to fill leadership gaps as over 200 LAC missionaries retire in the next decade.
The Joneses: Panamá, Latin America
Kirk and Yvonne, missionaries to Panamá, focus on discipleship and Bible training for children through local AG churches, training leaders in children’s ministry, and connecting orphans with Christian families via Amigo Mentor Panamá. They also assist Panamá’s AG national church.
Previously, they served as children’s and youth pastors and later in a bilingual church. Their stateside ministry included serving as Missionary in Residence at Evangel University (2013-2014).
The Kemps: Indonesia, Asia Pacific
Jamie and Tasha have been faithfully serving as missionaries in Indonesia since 2009, in the world’s largest Muslim country. They are making a significant impact through their pioneering campus ministry, which is strategically focused on university students. By reaching these students, they are helping shape the future leaders of Indonesia.
In addition to their campus ministry, Jamie travels across Indonesia and Asia to assist local churches in building strong and effective youth ministries. They are based in Yogyakarta, where they live with their two wonderful children, Phoebe and Benaiah, as they continue to serve and invest in the next generation.
The Neguses: Hong Kong, Asia Pacific
Stephen and Karen Negus met in 1988 while serving with YWAM in Hong Kong. Stephen, called to Asia after studying Bible and Theology at ICI (now Global University), worked with mobile evangelism teams, while Karen, inspired by a childhood missionary visit, arrived after graduating from Trinity Christian College.
Called to minister to missionaries pastorally, they returned to the U.S. in 1990, married, and spent 13 years preparing for ministry, serving in church leadership and leading mission teams to Guatemala, Mexico, Suriname, and India. Before returning to Hong Kong, they were Missions Directors at Victory World Church.
The Robinsons: Columbia, Latin America
The Robinsons’ ministry in Colombia is dedicated to reaching the Law Enforcement Community and their families with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is accomplished through specialized police-related training conducted by Christian officers from the U.S., creating impactful opportunities for evangelism. Ongoing discipleship is provided by local Assemblies of God pastors, ensuring lasting spiritual growth within the community.
The Skinners: Indonesia, Asia Pacific
Jeremy and Tina Skinner are passionate about reaching Never-Reached People Groups—those without a Gospel witness. Believing these groups have waited long enough, they moved to Indonesia in 2015, first serving in an English outreach center and campus ministry on the Island of Java.
Since 2018, as career missionaries on the Island of Sumatra, they have been building a Christ-centered, missional community, reaching Never-Reached people by sending workers where the Gospel has never been, and developing a missions-sending organization within the national Assemblies of God for lasting impact.
The Sniders: Phillipines, Asia Pacific
Bill and Kim Snider have served as missionaries in the Philippines since 1988. For 19 years, Bill oversaw AG personnel in Southeast Asia and founded and continues to lead Asia Pacific Media Ministries (AP Media), the media arm of the Assemblies of God in Asia Pacific, equipping Christian leaders to use media for Gospel outreach. During COVID-19, AP Media trained thousands of churches and workers.
Kim teaches missions and education classes at Asia Pacific Theological Seminary, leads writing seminars, and publishes MOMS, a quarterly magazine for Filipino women. She has authored two books and previously produced radio programs on Filipino family issues.
The Strusses: Indonesia, Asia Pacific
Since 2014, Ben and Kathleen have been serving in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim nation, home to over 220 unreached people groups. For two years, their ministry focused on reaching university students through their work at an English center in Yogyakarta, the country’s university capital.
Currently, they live in Bogor, West Java, a city of over one million people and home to the world’s largest Muslim unreached people group, the Sundanese. In 2019, they planted International Church Bogor (IC Bogor), with a vision for the church to become a missions outpost. Their goal is for IC Bogor to send church planters, missionaries, and resources throughout West Java, other restricted areas in Indonesia, and to nations around the world.
The Whites: French-Speaking African Communities U.S.
The Whites' vision is to empower French-speaking African communities in the Midwest to adapt and thrive in their new home. Through faith-based English centers, they will equip individuals with the language skills they need for success. By fostering strong connections between Francophone and U.S. churches, they aim to build a united, supportive network. Additionally, they are committed to training and equipping leaders who will inspire and guide the next generation to grow in faith and impact their communities for Christ.
Please note that some of our AGWM missionaries may not be listed due to the sensitive nature of their work.
CHI ALPHA MISSIONARIES
Joyce Kitano: Director of Chi Alpha Campus Ministries in Japan
Joyce, a third-generation Japanese American, was raised in Hawaii and the Philippines as a Missionary Kid. She earned a B.S. in Biology from Wheaton College and an M.A. in Missions with a TESL emphasis from Wheaton Graduate School. After teaching at the A/G Bible School in Singapore, she began ministering in Japan in 1989.
Currently, Joyce serves as Director of Chi Alpha Campus Ministries in Japan, teaches at Central Bible College (Tokyo), and is active in the National Youth and World Missions Departments. She also speaks at youth camps and training seminars across Japan and internationally.
The Lucases: Chicago Chi Alpha Citywide Directors, Northwestern University XA Directors
Todd, a Chicago native, founded Chicago XA in 2010, overseeing its citywide vision, staff development, and student leadership training. He also directs the CMIT internship program, discipling and equipping students to become lifelong disciple-makers.
Shawndra joined Todd in ministry after serving in student ministry at a local church. Passionate about discipleship, she loves seeing students’ lives transformed by God’s grace. Outside of ministry and family life with their sons—Ethan, Cameron, and Hudson—Shawndra is also a writer and spoken word poet.
The Lundgrens: International Life Directors at Missouri State University
Andrew and Kristi have served as Chi Alpha missionaries since 2011 and currently lead as International Life Directors at Missouri State University. They are passionate about creating a welcoming, Christ-centered community for international students, equipping them to carry the Gospel into the marketplace and the world.
As newlyweds, they felt called to missions and began discipling young adults in their local church, where they experienced the power of community-driven discipleship. Before coming to Missouri State in 2020, they served in Illinois—first at an internship at SIU in Carbondale, then as directors of Chicago Chi Alpha at Northwestern University.
Justin Morris: Columbia College Chicago XA Director
Justin is a 2016 graduate of Indiana State University, where he was actively involved in Chi Alpha. After completing Chicago XA’s CMIT internship, he became deeply passionate about evangelism, prayer, worship, and building a Spirit-filled community in the city and is now serving the students of Columbia College as their XA Director.
Rebecca Nelson: University Illinois at Chicago XA Director
Becky Nelson is a seasoned Chi Alpha minister, currently in her 30th year of ministry. She first encountered Chi Alpha as a student at The University of Texas - Arlington, and later served on staff at The University of Texas and Texas A&M University. In 2018, she moved to Chicago, where she continues her ministry. Becky is passionate about speaking God’s truth and love over others, with a special heart for international students, hospitality, adventure, inner healing, and laughter.
The Turleys: Campus Directors at Loyola University Chicago
Luke graduated from Loyola University in 2014, where he was a key leader in XA. Tricia is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. They have been married since 2015 and are passionate about serving together, creatively sharing the gospel, and fostering spiritual awakening through urban campus ministry. They currently live on the city’s north side with their three sons: Thomas Dietrich, Alister Martin, and Felix Elliot.
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Adult & Teen Challenge
Adult & Teen Challenge provides a comprehensive, Christian faith-based solution for individuals struggling with life-controlling behaviors such as addiction to drugs, alcohol, pornography, and gambling. Their mission is to address the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a person’s life to help them become thriving, productive members of their communities.
Adult & Teen Challenge of the Greater Midwest works diligently to help individuals achieve mental clarity, emotional balance, social integration, physical well-being, and spiritual vitality. With a strong spiritual foundation, residents encounter God as their source of hope and transformation, experiencing restoration through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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BGMC
Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge (BGMC) engages and disciples children in God’s mission to reach the lost. The program fosters compassion for global needs and missionaries, encouraging kids to pray for missionaries, give sacrificially, and share Jesus’ love locally.
Funds raised through BGMC support critical global needs, with a focus on "Kids Helping Kids." This includes curriculum translation, children’s outreach, humanitarian aid, medical care, child welfare initiatives, water projects, feeding programs, and other missionary needs. BGMC instills responsibility and global awareness in children, empowering them to make a difference.
Called College
Called College
Founded in 2023, Called College is dedicated to equipping young people for vocational ministry through a dynamic blend of academic study and hands-on experience. In partnership with North Central University, the college offers degree programs that provide a strong foundation in Scripture, ministry methods, church history, and theology—preparing students to lead and serve with wisdom, passion, and purpose.
Beyond academics, Called College emphasizes hands-on ministry, providing weekly opportunities to serve in local churches. Students live and are discipled at Lake Williamson Christian Center in Carlinville, Illinois, where chapel services four times a week foster a vibrant spiritual environment, preparing them for a lifetime of ministry.
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Bryan Sederwall: Denver Dream Center Director
The Denver Dream Center’s journey began with Bryan “Pastor B” Sederwall, who moved to Denver in 2006 with a vision to bring hope to those facing defeat. After a decade of working with gang members, ex-offenders, and inmates, he founded the Denver Dream Center in 2014 to offer wrap-around services, events, and crisis support to those in need.
By 2020, the center had grown, and during the pandemic, it distributed nearly 4 million pounds of food to over 300,000 people while expanding its staff to 16, including former clients. The center also strengthened community ties, building partnerships with local leaders and sports teams who support its mission as change agents in Denver.
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The Tinsleys: Engage Kids
Aldin and Debbie Tinsley have dedicated 40 years to children's ministry, serving as Children’s Pastors, National JBQ Coordinator, and Children’s Ministry Trainers with the Assemblies of God. They've ministered at camps, conferences, and seminars both in the U.S. and internationally.
Driven by their belief in the power of the local church, which deeply impacted their own lives as children, they are passionate about equipping churches and leaders to engage children for Jesus. Now U.S. Missionary Associates with the Assemblies of God, they are launching "Engage Kids" to reach and teach Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Their mission is to bring truth, hope, love, and Jesus to children, partnering with churches to strengthen their children’s ministries and help "bring them in."
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Billy & Katy Willis: Illinois Youth Alive Missionaries
Billy and Katy are Illinois Youth Alive missionaries, working to support and empower students across the state. Youth Alive exists to partner with two key organizations in every community: public schools and churches. The mission is to inspire and equip students in grades 6 through 12 to live their best lives, both spiritually and practically.
Through their efforts, Billy and Katy work to create meaningful connections between students, schools, and churches, fostering environments where young people can grow in their faith, build strong relationships, and impact their communities for Christ. Youth Alive's goal is to help every student live with purpose and make a positive difference in the world around them.
SPEED THE LIGHT (STL)
STL
Speed the Light (STL) is a student-driven, volunteer-based charitable initiative that began in 1944 when Ralph Harris, then head of the National Youth Ministries department, sought a way to empower Assemblies of God students to support missionaries in their work. Nearly 80 years later, STL has become one of the most impactful youth missions ministries in the world. Since its inception, it has raised over $395 million for missionary equipment globally.
STL continues to inspire and disciple students to live lives of generosity, teaching them to take personal responsibility for God's mission. Through their efforts, they are helping missionaries spread the message of Jesus across the globe, making a lasting impact in communities worldwide.