Global Partners

DAVID & JULIE HAMILTON

Commission to Every Nation

Having grown up in Japan as an MK, obtained a university degree and living in a Central Asia country, the relocating to Japan seemed like a wise move to best utilize language and culture awareness. Church planting is the focus, not only among the Japanese, but others from Central Asia who have relocated to Japan

OLIVIER & KARIN JONKERS

EFCA, Evangelistic Ministry in Brussels, Belgium

Olivier oversees Serve the Church, which connects believers throughout the Brussels region with those from the US on short-term summer teams. In addition, he and Karin provide leadership for Le Phare Church in Nivelles. They are both from Belgium.

DAN & CARRIE RITZMAN

EFCA ReachGlobal in Brussels, Belgium

Dan & Carrie have modeled what the desire is for a US church planter overseas. They focused upon Iranians, and have seen individuals trust Christ, be baptized and discipled. A leadership team of Iranians has been raised up to provide leadership for the Iranian Church in Brussels, and they are now preparing to step away leaving behind a healthy church.

STEFANOS & MANON MIHALIOS

EFCA, Evangelistic Ministry in Athens

Stefanos was born in the US, but his family moved back to Greece when in the 4th grade. He has the unique perspective of both countries. He and Manon are involved in church planting in the Kypseli neighborhood in Athens. In addition, both have tremendous influence among students at the Greek Bible College where he is a professor.

COREY & TIFFANY CAREY

Africa Inland Mission (AIM)

They have served for 10 years at Rift Valley Academy, a school for the missionary kids who have parents serving throughout Africa. They have transitioned in August of 2023 to being Missionaries in Residence at John Brown University in Siloam Springs Arkansas.

PJ & EMILY HOLMERTZ

Africa Inland Mission (AIM)

Having lived in Nairobi Kenya for 10 years, the family has transitioned back to living in the US. The reason is that PJ initially was focused on mobilizing short-term workers for Kenya, but that has now expanded to workers throughout Africa and other places around the world. The reliable technology in the US allows for consistent communication with those he works with worldwide.

CRAIG & MELANIE CARLSON

Africa Inland Mission (AIM)

Some view retirement as stepping away from, yet the Carlsons viewed it as an opportunity to take another step forward. Missionaries throughout Africa can serve knowing their older children are being educated and cared for at Rift Valley Academy. They provide comfort and support as dorm parents there, along with other RVA responsibilities.

DAVID & BECKY STAAB

EFCA

Not limited to just Kenya, Dr. Staab and Becky volunteer during retirement as the Medical Directors with the EFCA over Africa missionaries. Having served as medical missionaries overseas and understanding what it means for a family to live overseas, they are uniquely qualified to understand what it takes to live overseas.

DAVE & CONNIE STILLEY

EFCA

Every missionary sent by the EFCA’s mission, Reach Global, must be medically vetted. Dr. Stilley is the Chief Medical Officer overseeing medical approval and the ongoing health needs of missionaries worldwide. Together, they work with GlobalFingerprints seeing that sponsored children have medical checks. In addition, the goal is to have a medical director over each area of the EFCA mission world.

DAVID & KAREN EGGERT

CRU

Years of living in a restricted access country provide a great understanding to administer and empower others in a strategic multiplication ministry throughout Central Asia. In addition, they have local influence at ISU with Central Asia students.