MARK

Bio
A graduate from Northwestern College in St. Paul with degrees in Computer Information Systems and Biblical Studies, Mark is a computer network consultant turned church planter and pastor. Being a lifelong learner, Mark has furthered his theological education through many different church based theological courses and practical experiences. God lead Mark to leave his successful computer consulting business to help Fellowship Bible Church of St. Cloud, Minnesota, plant the first Gospel preaching church in the Central Minnesota town of Pierz. As pastor of Fellowship Bible Church of Pierz, Minnesota, God has used Mark's teaching and leadership to firmly establish this church in a very Catholic community.  

Ukraine Ministry
Mark is currently involved in many different ministries.  He teaches English, business and theology at a local university.  Mark is also a co-director of the International Mission Mentoring Center in Odessa, of Ukraine!  Here Mark spends time training men and women, and discipling young men, future missionaries, church planters and church leaders from all around Eastern Europe.  He also leads a small team of missionaries from three countries in their small part to fulfill the great commission.  This includes an orphanage ministry in a closed country, English clubs, English camps, basketball and baseball camps, adventure camps, small group Bible studies, and serving in his church.  Mark and his team are currently developing a Biblical Counseling Institute to equip pastors and church leaders to bring practical scriptural answers to life’s problems.  We expect this will be the first NANC certified institute in the former Soviet Union!     
 

KIM

Bio
A graduate from Northwestern College in St. Paul with degrees in Elementary Education and Biblical Studies, Kim is a former elementary school teacher who now focuses on homemaking and children's ministry.   God used Kim to establish a children's ministry at Fellowship Bible Church of St. Cloud, Minnesota, and Fellowship Bible Church of Pierz, Minnesota.   Kim has also been involved in women's ministry including discipling many women.

Ukraine Ministry
Kim’s primary work is teaching her three boys.  Teaching Junior and Senior High at home is a little different than the years Kim spent teaching first grade.  Like Mark, Kim also is very involved in a lot of English and camp work.  She spends time mentoring future missionaries and church leaders at the International Missionary Mentoring Center in Odessa and is an instrumental part of our small missionary team and all of its work.   

CHRISTIAN

Bio
Christian (Chris) is a teenager and a budding musician, keyboards, drums and bass guitar.   He is an excellent student and loves sports, especially basketball and American football.  

Ukraine Ministry
Chris is involved in several things.  He is very busy on his drum set, playing in our church for Sunday worship and Bible studies. (Often times four days a week and all the music is in Russian!)  He also plays basketball with a club team in our neighborhood.  Chris helps us with almost all of our ministries, leading small groups at English clubs, participating in discussions and just helping with whatever needs to be done.

BENJAMIN

Bio
Benjamin (Ben) is also a teenager. He is also an excellent student.   Ben excels in sports and art and is studying piano, trumpet and bass guitar.  

Ukraine Ministry
Ben is also using his musical ability at church.  He is also an important part of most of our ministries.  Being the quietest in the family, he does a lot of the behind the scenes support, working with computers and getting things set up and then cleaned up.  Ben is also a basketball player and recently joined a Ukrainian team.    

NATHAN

Bio
Nathan (Nate) is a people person.   He is also an excellent student.   Nate likes sports and is also studying piano and guitar.

Ukraine Ministry
Nate is the life of the party and does a good job of making people a part of the many groups we work with.  He is quick to participate in discussions, games and Bible studies and brings fun and excitement to each discussion.