Jonathan serves globally as a consultant for churches and leaders, especially in the area of teaching/training Christians how to build life-giving relationships with Muslims through dialogue, peacemaking, witness, and hospitality. He leads EMM’s Christian-Muslim Relations Team.
Michael serves in Lebanon, Pa., with his wife, Deborah, and their two children. Michael has experienced the life-transforming power of the gospel in his personal life, and he desires to extend the hope of Christ to others by reaching out to the forgotten members of society, including people in his city who are returning from incarceration or rehabilitation from substance abuse. He understands the obstacles to reconnecting with society and building meaningful relationships. It is his deepest desire to come alongside men, supporting his community through social relationships and mentoring, and also by networking among ministries and city services.
John and Debbie have served in many ministry roles over the years. John oversees an after-school children’s program in several village centers, teaches and disciples local Christian leaders, and provides a local village trash service. Debbie is involved in public health education and frequently sees patients who have not been able to get help elsewhere.
Darrel and Miriam* and their family serve with an international church that has become a home to people from many nationalities. Darrel provides pastoral oversight, and Miriam is involved with the development of various church ministries, including reaching out to immigrants. Darrel also serves as the regional representative for West Europe.
Angie Earl serves as a volunteer worker with EMM’s Christian-Muslim Relations Team, which equips Christians to build life-giving relationships with Muslims through dialogue, witness, peacemaking, and hospitality.
Nick will serve as a mission intern in eastern Germany. As a post-communist area with a significant immigrant population, this context provides unique opportunities and challenges. Nick hopes to reach out to people of diverse backgrounds with Christ’s love and to disciple them as they find purposeful life in Him. Nick looks forward to showing hospitality and providing opportunities for fellowship through the local church context.
Elizabeth* is learning a Central Asian language and culture so that she can use her storytelling skills to both honor and share the people’s stories and to share the stories of Jesus with them.
Eric and Janelle* are working with Soli Deo International church in the heart of Eastern Germany. Their church community is made up of refugees/asylum seekers, international university students and German nationals. A significant part off their ministry focuses on neighborhood relationships and outreach, prayer and intercession, small group/Bible teaching and hospitality.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6)