Previous Ministry
John and Deborah began their work as missionaries 32 years ago. Today they serve Builders International as AG fully appointed missionaries.
They began their ministry in 1994 in the country of Guatemala, where they worked in evangelism and church planting. Much of their work took them to remote villages, prisons, schools, and places where the greatest need for the gospel exsisted. They helped build the first Bible school in Chiqimulia, Guatemala, which now serves as a training center for pastors, reaching as far as Honduras.
In 1996 they accepted the pastoral position at Antigua International Community Church, where they pastored for two years developing a ministry outreach center.
Following their time in Guatemala they continued their missions work with MAPS Construction. The last 17 years they have served with Builders International, assisting the National church and missionaries with their construction needs.
Education – Work
John and Deborah earned BA degrees in Biblical Studies and Christian Education from Christian Life College in Mount Prospect, IL. Deborah also graduated from Barre Vocational School with a degree in drafting. They attended Cincel language school in Costa Rica.
Prior to their missions appointment, John and Deborah owned and operated their own construction company for 10 years.
Current Assignment
Since 2009, John and Deborah have dedicated their careers to Builders International as Project Manager and Lead Visual Communications Designer. Their expertise lies in project management, on-site assessment, team leadership, and the development of training facilities that will effectively spread the gospel to the nations. Deborah’s role in graphic design and communication is pivotal in raising project awareness and fostering development through visual communications.
Their missions work over the past 32 years in church planting, evangelism, pastoring, and building, has given them a wealth of knowledge and experience to help facilitate reaching the lost through the construction ministry. Their heart is to assist in building PLACES where people find HOPE!
“At Builders International, we construct Bible schools, ChildHope schools, safe houses, deaf schools, medical centers, and churches. Our mission is to assist the needs of the National church and missionaries worldwide. We firmly believe that every individual deserves a place to find HOPE! -JS!” -JS
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