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Areli Arellano
Mexican
Has been part of the team since September 1994, working in mission awareness, prayer net-working and Sending Base ministries. She also teaches in two Bible schools and coordinates the project "People Helping People," short term missions to rural areas.
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."
Philippians 1:21 |
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Mike & Bonnie Burnam
Americans
Children: Daniel and Rachel
Arrived in May 1995, and have been doing youth and men's work, ministry to pastors and their wives, and discipleship. They are also serving as the Deputy Sending Base Leaders and Candidate Directors.
"If you want to see something you've never seen before, you need to do something you've never done before." |
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Pruett & Linda Burnam
Americans
Children: Becky, Rick, Curtis and Mike
Opened the Mexico Field in Jan. 1991. They served the team as Field Leaders until their retirement, and are continuing to help the El Monte Development
team.
Pruett: Phil. 3:10 "I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, "
Linda: Gal. 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." |
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Aurore Camus
French
Arrived on the field in 2005 and is working with the youth leaders training department. |
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Il Young (Moises) & Sun Young (Anna) Choi
Koreans
Children: Isaac
Have been working in Mexico since April 2006, in the Church Planting Department, working with a Mexican Baptist Church.
"Rejoice...Pray...Give Thanks!" 1Thessalonians 5:16-18 |
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Ricky & Ivy Choy
Singaporeans
Children: Josiah and Joanna
Arrived on the field in April 1993, and have worked with youth and children, Short Term teams and individual placement, leading house groups and pastoring. They currently serve as the Sending Base Leaders.
"But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15 |
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Pete & Cathy Dyck
Canadians
Children: Josiah and ChristyAnn
Arrived in July 1994, and have been working with children's Bible clubs and discipleship while Pete serves as team treasurer and on the leadership committee. They are currently working with El Monte development.
"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine..." Ephesians. 3:20 |
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Gary & Pat Fruit
Americans
Lynda, Carol, Sylvia
Began serving in March 1992, and have been involved in children's and youth ministry, coordinating short-term missions teams, evangelism and church planting.
"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." Deut. 31:8 |
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Steve & Jan Griswell
Americans
Children: Nathan, Joel
Argentina, 1987-91; Toluca, Mexico, 1993-March 2006; moved to Cuernavaca April 2006.
The Griswells have served for twenty years with OC International, known in Latin America as SEPAL. In 2006, they began working as part-time associates with WEC, in addition to their broader ministry with OCI. They teach at the Cross-cultural Training Centre, and are developing the Pastoral Renewal Centre at El Monte. Steve served as OCI national team director in Mexico for 12 years.
"Until Christ be formed in you." Galatians 4:19 |
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Myung-nam (Joshua) & Chong-hui (Luz) Jung
Koreans
Children: HoonYoung(Caleb) HoYoung(Joseph)
Have been working in Mexico since July 2005, in the Church Planting Department, and with children and youth Bible clubs. They also run women's Bible studies in their home.
"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10 |
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James & Grace Kim
Korean Americans
Children: Priscilla
Arrived in 1998, assisted church planting in local village. Worked to facilitate other church planting with the Presbytery of Morelos. Are now preparing to move into the area of networking. |
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Jenny Knight
English
Began working in Mexico in March 1992, working with a local church in discipleship and teaching in its Bible school. Now she is the Academic Dean at the Cross-cultural Training Centre and serves on the team's leadership committee.
Romans 12 (R.S.V) "Never flag in zeal; be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord" |
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Darren & Judith Saldubehere
American/South African
Children: David and Rachael
Darren arrived in May 1996, and then returned, married to Judith, in August 2003. Together they are working in youth drama ministry and missions promotion, as well as discipleship.
Prov. 3:5 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." |
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Ok Soon Sohn
Korean
Joined WEC Mexico in 1996 and worked in the Church Planting Ministry from then until 2005. She is now teaching at the Cross-Cultural Training Centre and serves on the finance committee. |
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Ed & Debbie Somerville
Americans
Children: Mary, Sarah, Will, Ned, Becky, Scott, Rachel, and Walter
Came to Mexico in Dec. 2001, working as part of the El Monte Ministry Centre and short term ministries. Ed is currently the Director of the Cross-cultural Training Centre. |
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Mary Somerville
American
Arrived on the field in August 2003, and serves as the Short Term Coordinator for teams and individuals.
"If Jesus Christ be God and died for me then no sacrifice can be to great for me to make for Him." -C.T. Studd.
"Arise and shine for your light has come..." Isaiah 60:1-3 |
