Education
Michael and Ruth Hershey
Michael serves with Immerse International, an Intensive English program focused on business and community partnerships, spiritual formation for staff and students, and missional training. Ruth leads regular in-person and virtual prayer gatherings.
Joy M.
Joy M. (name changed) has been appointed to a tranSend assignment, serving on the Central Asia launch team and teaching at an international school. She will spend half-time in language learning and connecting with the launch team, and half-time teaching.
Yosiah and Anita Rahma
Yosiah and Anita (names changed) run a preschool and after school program for neighborhood kids called House of Hope in a slum community in a large Southeast Asia city.
Caleb and Stephanie Schrock-Hurst
Caleb and Stephanie will serve in ministry roles in a local congregation. Stephanie will work at a large Mennonite hospital to reintroduce spiritual practices and work toward the establishment of a nursing exchange program.
Hannah Shultz
Hannah teaches English as a second language with Eastern Mennonite University’s Intensive English Program. Hannah reflects the love of Jesus as she teaches and builds relationships with folks from around the world.
Paulo and Ana Silva
Paulo and Ana (names changed) serve in a Central Asian country and focus on mentoring new workers. They spent 17 years in the region prior to this assignment, serving as team leaders of multinational teams.
Norma Teles and the Joshua Center ministry
Norma is director of the Joshua Center, an early childhood learning center for Roma children. She also leads after-school programs, a women’s group, and a girls club, and is a worship leader in the local congregation.
Elaine U.
Elaine U. (name changed) serves on the Central Asia Launch Team and teaches at an international school. She spends half-time in language learning and connecting with the team, and half-time teaching.
Max and Melissa Z.
Max (name changed) will work in a management role with an agricultural business for transformation (B4T) in Central Asia. Arriving in late summer 2024, the couple will initially engage in language learning as they transition to professional roles.