Missions

Bethel Foreign Missions Foundation

The Bethel Foreign Mission Foundation began in 1960 as the David Merwin Family was getting ready to go to Korea for the first time. The Pastors of the Bethel Ministerial Association felt the need of having a central point to forward funds to the Merwins and other missionaries who were going to foreign soil. As the Lord led, others from the Bethel churches were called to areas all over the world to spread the good news of the Gospel to many who had never heard. Soon, this small ministerial alliance was supporting missionaries in nearly every corner of the globe.

Rev. Don Matthews was the first secretary and helped to get Bethel Foreign Missionary Foundation off and going to a good start. He kept in contact with the missionaries and sent the funds that were designated to them each month.

Rev. David Williams assumed the responsibilities after Rev. Don Matthews, and held this task very dear to his heart until his death. He was known as a friend to missions and did all he could to further the cause of World Missions. Under his leadership, the number of missionaries and the amount of funds sent to the field continued to increase.

After the untimely death of Rev. Williams, Rev. Merwyn Masters took the responsibility of the Bethel Foreign Mission Foundation and did an outstanding job for the cause of Christ. Then, the Missionary Secretary position was filled by former missionary to Korea, Rev. David Merwin. In July of 1991, Rev. Merwin moved to the state of Oregon to take a position in a local church to coordinate their missions program. Rev. Merwyn Masters filled the position again until November of 1992, at which time Rev. Joseph Greene filled the position of Missionary Secretary.

As God has given increase, our Bethel churches have supported hundreds of missionaries over the years with hundreds of thousands of dollars and with the lives of its young people. The witness of lives affected by its missionaries will only be fully known in heaven. However, as many have been faithful to the call of God on their lives, even on occasion to their deaths, God has brought forth the fruit of their labors to His glory and His kingdom. The current list of ministries and missionaries supported by Bethel Ministerial Association is listed below:

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Frank and Nola Warren, Durango, Mexico

Jerry and Nola Witt started a mission in the mountains of Durango, Mexico in the early 60s. Jerry would fly his Cessna aircraft into the villages of the mountains around Durango and deliver the gospel to those who had never heard the Word. He literally gave his life delivering the Word of life to the Indians of central Mexico when his plane crashed in 1965. Shortly after his death, Frank Warren married Nola and fathered her three boys and had twins of their own, while continuing the work begun by her and Jerry. Frank has gone on to be with the Lord but Nola continues to preside over the work of many ministries there in Durango. After over 40 years, their work continues to thrive with a Bible School, Youth Camp programs and ministries in twenty churches throughout Mexico. Please visit their web site at www.frankandnolawarren.com or contact them via e-mail at nolawarren@aol.com

Vicky Witt, Durango, Mexico

Jerry, Jr, oldest son of Jerry and Nola, continued the work begun by his father flying in the mountains of Mexico to the Mexican Indians. The ministry has more planes, more pilots and now drops transister radios instead of the printed Gospel, but the results are no less dramatic. Vicky now heads this ministry into the mountains from Durango.

Jerry and Sandy Owens, Guatemala City, Guatemala and Quito, Ecuador

Jerry and Sandy began a work in Guatemala City in 1970 when they opened the New Life Evangelistic Center. The Center was a hub to reach thousands of souls through relevant training tools such as Christian literature, Christian films and videos, as well as preaching and teaching the Word of God in seminars and conferences. In 1987 the New Life Evangelistic Center was opened in Quito, Ecuador with the same vision. In Ecuador, the ministry also acts as a distributor and supplier to Ecuadorian Christian outlets as well as a major supplier of Sunday School material to local churches. This ministry is reaching the nations through Pastors/Leaders training and teaching seminars. It reaches well into Columbia and Peru with its widespread evangelistic efforts. You may contact Jerry and Sandy via e-mail at jerow@att.net

Jerry and Rachael Witt, Durango, Mexico

Jerry & Rachel are based in Durango, Durango, Mexico. They are working with HALUSA ministries, under Vicky Witt (Jerry's mom). The vision of HALUSA is to reach indigenous tribes who have never heard the gospel by befriending them and offering social work as an introduction to the Good News of Jesus Christ. Contact them and visit their website by clicking here.

Rev Joe Greene, Haiti

"Brother Joe" as he is so lovingly known by all who meet him is a retired pastor (and former two-term Mayor of Rockport, Indiana) who doesn't quite know the meaning of the word "retire." Joe continues to serve the Lord actively by being the Praise and Worship leader at Bethel Christian Center in Reo, Indiana. He takes numerous trips throughout the year to Haiti under the auspices of an independent ministry to minister to the nationals of Haiti. He builds, he fixes, he does just about everything anyone needs to meet the needs of Haitians, often at personal risk to his safety. Joe reaches the people of Haiti with his love and skills built through many years of experience to build churches, repair vehicles, construct roads and a myriad of other activities. His mission is definitely a sacrifice of love for the Lord and the people of Haiti. Contact Brother Joe at jgreene435@psci.net

A.M. Sambo, Sr., Africa

Jerry Rodriguez, Zapata, Texas, FRONTLINE MISSIONS

Maurien Sweet, Culiacan, Mexico

Maurien has spent her entire adult life, since graduating from International Bible College in the 1970s, building and ministering to orphanage children in Culiacan, Mexico. Her dedicated love has seen countless children's needs met and won to the Kingdom of God. You can contact Maureen at serve@omfosel.net.mx

Don and Teleka Dewing, Midwest Indian Mission, Crandon, Wisconsin

Don and Teleka have served the Lord with Midwest Indian Mission since 1974. Don currently pastors Lake Lucerne Gospel Chapel as well as being Director. Teleka does all of the treasury work and is involved in the everyday operation of the mission. Contact them and visit their website by clicking here.

Ron and Christi Bishop, Botswana, Africa, Nagaland, India, England

Ron & Christi have spent all of their adult lives ministering in foreign countries like England, the continent of Africa and next to India. They work through ShepherdShaper ministries and most recently at the Love Botswana Outreach Mission in Maun. Their ministry work has taken them to Egypt, Peru, Ecuador and South Dakota, and now they are focusing their efforts in Botswana. Contact them and visit their website by going to www.ShepherdShapers.com.

Harvey Davids, Midwest Indian Mission, Crandon, WI

Brother Peter Chun, China

Linda Ayers, Victoria, Mexico

David Cerrar, Kenya, Kenya

Terry Cisneros, Africa

Marcel Louis, Haiti

Brother Napo, Haiti

Black Buffalo, American Indians, USA

Jerry McSorley, Durango, Mexico

Mike & Mary Jo Wilson, Okinawa, Japan

Michael, Mary Jo, Stacia and Brandon are currently serving in Okinawa and can be contacted by writing to Asian Access, PO Box 200, San Dimas, CA 91773 or email them at mwilson@asianaccess.org. Check their web site at www.wilsonjournal.com.

Jesse Mathes Prison Ministry

Bethel Youth Camp and Conference Center

Grace House (Partnered with Teen Challenge), Evansville, IN

Indiana Teen Challege - Grace House is a long-term residential program for women ages 18 and over who are struggling with life-controlling problems. This is a Christ-centered program with an emphasis on discipleship and recovery. While this program is housed at the Evansville Christian Life Center, they are own fully functioning entity. To learn more visit their website at www.indianatc.org.

International Bible Center, San Antonio, TX

People from around the world have gained Bible knowledge, spiritual equipment and practical training at IBC. Graduates have opened churches in new fields, served as pastors and evangelists or have worked in various phases of Christian service. More than 120 have served in foreign mission fields. Check out their web site at www.ibctx.org

Concerned Christian Americans

Western African Theological Seminary, Rev Gary Maxey, Nigeria

WATS serves one of the fastest-growing segments of the Christian Church in the world, and it focuses squarely on the two greatest needs of the African Church: leadership development and discipleship of believers. Check out their web site at www.watsonline.org

Phil & Rhonda Foley, Innerlight Ministries

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