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Meet Our Global Team

SECURITY NOTICE
Several team members are dedicated to serving in locations considered high-risk, necessitating utmost discretion in safeguarding their identities. Those individuals marked with an asterisk (*) below fall into this category. Consequently, we are unable to disclose their faces or true names, opting instead to use pseudonyms as a protective measure. Furthermore, to maintain uniformity, these pseudonyms are consistently employed in all our communications and public platforms, enabling us to share their stories with you. Should you have any inquiries, please click here to get in touch with us.

David & Phoebe*, both nationals of the Middle East, dedicated their lives to Christ as adults. They wholeheartedly served the Lord in their home country until the outbreak of war compelled them to flee. As a couple who has navigated the challenges of life as refugees, they possess firsthand experience and insight into effectively sharing the gospel with other refugees and the displaced. They concentrate their ministry on Arabic speakers, placing a special emphasis on reaching out to refugees and the displaced.
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  • Hobbies: Playing guitar, piano and drums.
  • Favorite song: Why Me Lord by Johnny Cash
  • Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 2:8
  • Country they would love to visit: Cuba
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Austin & Melissa Wood* come from diverse backgrounds—Austin hails from East Asia, while Melissa is from North America. Their paths crossed when Melissa visited Austin's home country in 2014. During this time, Austin was engaged in cross-cultural service among an Unreached People Group (UPG) in his city. Presently, they dedicate their efforts to serving UPGs both in Austin's home country and the Middle East by nurturing and supporting East Asian missionaries serving cross-culturally in these regions.
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  • Hobbies: Spending quality time with friends and family. 
  • Favorite song: Jesus Loves Me
  • Favorite Bible Verse: John 14:6 (Austin) and Psalm 140:33-40 (Melissa)
  • Country they would love to visit: Nepal/Philippines (Austin) and Jordan (Melissa)
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Amos*, a South Asian national, accepted Christ during his high school years. Since that transformative period, he has dedicated himself to delving into God's Word, fostering his growth as a disciple, and actively engaging in the multiplication of disciples. Presently, Amos devotes his time to spreading the gospel and discipling new believers on university campuses and within communities that lack exposure to the message of the gospel.

  • Hobbies: Playing volleyball and traveling to new places.
  • Favorite Song: God of This City & It Is Well With My Soul
  • Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 28:18-20 & Romans 1:16-17
  • Country he would love to visit: France
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Adam and Bethany*, both South Asian nationals, serve in their home country. Adam holds the position of SRC's National Director, overseeing all of SRC initiatives in his home country. With over 15 years of ministry experience, Adam and Bethany contribute extensive knowledge and expertise to SRC's efforts in church planting, disciple-making, outreach to Unreached People Groups, ministry training, as well as, community development and humanitarian aid projects.
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  1. Hobbies: Reading books
  2. Favorite Song: Praise Jesus Christ, Everything is for Jesus Christ (Urdu Christian song)
  3. Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16
  4. Country they would love to visit: USA
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Allen & Anita*, both South Asian nationals, have dedicated over 20 years to serving in their home country. Their extensive knowledge and experience have empowered them to make disciples in areas where few exist, notably in the city where they presently reside. Their primary ministry encompasses church planting, teaching, counseling, community development, and operating medical clinics.

  1. Hobbies: Reading; Sports; Visiting new places
  2. Favorite Song: Vandana Karte Hum (Hindi song)
  3. Favorite Bible Verse: Joshua 1:5
  4. Country they would love to visit: Singapore
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Ezra & Priscilla*, both nationals of South Asia, with Ezra serving as SRC's Regional Director for South Asia. Drawing on over 30 years of ministry and missionary experience, they have actively contributed to various locations in South Asia and the Philippines. This extensive journey has enriched them with a wealth of knowledge and invaluable experience, making them integral members of our ministry family. Their primary mission is centered on empowering churches and leaders to effectively share the gospel with those who currently lack access to it.

  1. Hobbies: Meeting new people. 
  2. Favorite Song: People Need to Know the Lord by Steve Green.
  3. Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 9:37-38
  4. Country they would love to visit: Mongolia & Russia

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Isaac and Rebekah*, both natives of South Asia, dedicated their lives to Christ as young adults. Currently, they divide their time between their home country and a neighboring one, where they focus on making disciples, empowering local leaders, and ensuring that the gospel reaches areas where accessibility is limited. Their primary focus is on Gospel-Deprived villages, orphans, widows and those suffering in poverty. 
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  • Hobbies: Reading, traveling and writing songs. 
  • Favorite Song: Yeshu Masih Tere Jaisa Koi Nhi (Hindi gospel song)
  • Favorite Bible Verse: Hebrews 13:5
  • ​Country where they would like to visit: Australia and Canada. 
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Abbaad and Aadab*, South Asian nationals, serve within a community that shares a similar religious background to the one they grew up in. Originating from a Gospel-Deprived background, they left their family's religion to wholeheartedly follow Christ. Currently, they dedicate their time to serving marginalized segments of their society through community development initiatives. Their efforts not only contribute to positive change but also serve as a platform for sharing the gospel and engaging in disciple-making.
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  • Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends.
  • Favorite Song: Gospel songs
  • Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 6:1-34
  • Country where they would like to visit: Middle East
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The Vessey family boasts a rich history of compassion and service to others. With nearly five decades in collective ministry, they have dedicated their efforts to various roles, ranging from the local church in the United States to Uganda and presently in the Silk Road region. This extensive history motivates their current endeavors, as they actively invest in supporting missionaries and providing valuable ministry training.

  1. Hobbies: Face to Face games
  2. Favorite Song: Christ for the World We Sing
  3. Favorite Bible Verse: 1 John 5:5
  4. Country they would love to visit: Ireland & Scotland
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John and Lydia*, North Americans serving in South Asia, bring a wealth of experience in disciple-making to our global ministry family. Based in South Asia, they actively participate in community development through business endeavors, all while prioritizing the crucial task of making disciples. Moreover, John and Lydia play a pivotal role in equipping and coaching SRC missionaries and partners, providing valuable support for their disciple-making initiatives.
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  1. ​Hobbies: Walking in nature
  2. Favorite Song: King of My Heart
  3. Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:18
  4. Country they would love to visit: Australia
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Steve & Janice represent a multicultural family based in North America. With more than 23 years of extensive missions experience individually, they contribute a rich tapestry of knowledge and expertise to the global SRC family. Steve serves in a leadership role, enabling him to be a passionate advocate for the Gospel-Deprived and those engaged in service among them. Janice, on the other hand, dedicates her efforts to supporting SRC missionaries as an integral part of the Member Care team.
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  1. Hobbies: Traveling
  2. Favorite Song: Amazing Grace (Steve); Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Janice)
  3. Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:30 (Steve)
  4. Country they would love to visit: Switzerland (Steve) & Turkey (Janice)
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