Education
Michael and Ruth H.
Michael serves with Immerse International, an intensive English program. Ruth works as a Registered Nurse at the Hershey Medical Center and regularly participates in the prayer rhythms and community life activities at Immerse.
Joy M.
Joy (name changed) is a teacher at a local school, where she is enhancing her language skills and building connections with members of a gospel unreached people group as she serves on the Central Asia Launch Team.
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, serving with Servants to Asia’s Urban Poor.
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.
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) works in a management role with an agricultural business for transformation (B4T) in Central Asia. They are initially engaging in language and culture learning as they transition to professional roles.