MISSIONS
Rodney Goodlett
KMN Missions Director
Since its inception in 1914, the Assemblies of God has had the vision and heart to commit “the Movement to Him for the greatest evangelism that the world has ever seen.” Throughout our existence as a fellowship, we have been devoted to the mission’s strategy to send, evangelize, disciple, and build the indigenous church. All around our globe we have workers with that same heart and DNA to share the message of Hope by giving their lives to Him and His mandate. Though methods and opportunities have evolved from the beginning, our mission is still the same. The Kentucky Ministry Network is committed to raising up individuals, resourcing them, and sending them to accomplish what was birthed in our movement at the beginning.
How will you fulfill His mission?
Dave and Debbie Amsler are global workers reaching children with the gospel, training leaders, building churches, and touching the needs of kids with compassion projects. The Amslers are directors of One Way Guatemala. They oversee Emergency Food Relief efforts and a Feeding Program in Jalapa to kids living in the city garbage dump. They are working to build a formal school with ChildHope.
David & Debbie Amsler, Guatemala
Account #2395192
Jon and Dawn Coad are working with AGWM’s Oral Learner’s Initiative, whose aim is to bring the Bible to life through story telling. Globally there are 2.6 billion people who cannot read the language they speak and have little to no access to the gospel. How will they learn the Good News if they are not taught in a way they can comprehend? The Coads will be training and equipping believers in remote areas to reach the children in their villages with the word of God through oral means.
Jonathan & Dawn (Amsler) Coad , International Ministries (Oral Learners Initiatives)
Account # 2942167 Itinerating now
S. Gayton & Amanda Liter are developing a degree program for the Bulgarian AG seminary, training global workers from Bulgaria and other nations. They also motivate and equip Bulgarian churches to identify and support these workers. Previously, they served in Bulgaria for 11½ years, ministering to orphans and vulnerable people, working against human trafficking, strengthening indigenous churches, and teaching in Bible schools.
Dr. Gayton & Amanda Liter, Bulgaria
Account # 2903789
Joil and Leah Marbut serve in the jungles of Ecuador to: 1. Establish churches in villages, communities and towns that currently have no church; 2. Train national leaders to pastor and disciple their own people; and 3. Ecuador Hope House was started in 2006, giving girls the opportunity for a thriving future through education, life skills, and eternal hope. Leah is an Ordained KMN Minister and the daughter of retired KMN missionaries Bill and Connie McDonald.
Leah & Joil Marbut Ecuador
Account # 2570398
Ed and Kim Nye equip and empower global workers with the theological framework and resources necessary to confidently evaluate and wisely navigate risk in alignment with God’s call. They do this through training workers in navigating risky situations, and through direct intervention in a crisis (such as in 2023 in Sudan and Libya). Further, Ed and Kim work globally with the World AG Fellowship and the Pentecostal World Fellowship to do the same with all other AG General Councils and many other Pentecostal fellowships around the world through the WAGF Missions Commission.
Ed & Kim Nye, Assemblies of God Global Security
Account # 2520807 Itinerating now
Kent & Paige Parrish will be starting an English / community center in 2024-25. This will give them a tremendous opportunity to build relationships with young people so that they can share the good news. They are also partnering with a local church located in the interior of Papua to help build an orphanage that will house 48 orphaned and at-risk children. Kent & Paige will also partner with the Assemblies of God of Indonesia to help plant churches.
Kent & Paige Parrish,, Indonesia
Account # 2791275
Anthony and Victoria Santiago had a non-traditional, arranged marriage (a longer story that we'd love to share with you!). We lived in Brussels, Belgium where we studied at the Continental Theological Seminary and KU Leuven. While studying, Anthony worked on staff at an International Church and Victoria worked for a consulting company. After finishing our bachelors and masters in Brussels, we sensed the call to move to Alicante, Spain to plant Alicante Church. In this church, our aim is to provide biblical teaching, a space for worship, and an international community of faith. Our task in this new church is to follow the indigenous church principles so that the International Church of Alicante is: self-governing, self-supporting and self-propagating
Anthony & Victoria Santiago, Spain
Account # 2954196
Jimmy and Jill Susa have been missionaries since 1985. Due to political and civil unrest in Venezuela, AGWM moved Jimmy and Jill to Colombia. All projects in Venezuela remain active and they keep close contact with their pastoral team and Venezuelan AG executives. Ongoing work in Colombia and Venezuela includes mentoring pastors, compassion ministries and outreaches in schools, adult prisons and youth detention centers.
Jimmy & Jill Susa, Colombia, Venezuela
Account # 2216828
David and Patti Thomas have served in Ecuador since 1992, as pastor-educators, founding and/or administrating Bible colleges and leading churches. After David completed his doctorate in New Testament studies, their scope widened to include all of Latin America. In 2024, David became Academic Dean of Graduate Studies at the Instituto de Superación Ministerial (AGWM’s oldest and largest ministry training network in Latin America), coordinated with Global University. ISUM-Global trains pastors, Bible college professors, and AG leaders from Mexico and the Caribbean to the farthest reaches of South America, impacting thousands of souls.
Dr. David & Patti Thomas, Ecuador
Account # 2516862
David and Emily Trementozzi - David serves as Dean of Graduate Studies and a professor of theology at Continental Theological Seminary, raising up Spirit-empowered pastors and church leaders in a highly secularized Europe. Emily works with Breaking Chains Network, a ministry to those who are trapped in lifestyles of prostitution. From the ministry’s Oasis Center, they do weekly outreaches with Bible studies, family style dinners, classes, and connections to social services. The Oasis also functions as a coffee bar during the week, providing jobs and a fresh start for individuals wanting to leave prostitution.
Dr. David & Emily Trementozzi, Belgium
Account #2518108
Steve and Deanne Turley began their missionary service in 1991 with International Media Ministries in Brussels. In 1999 they co-launched Students for Christ Belgium (the equivalent of AGUSM’s Chi Alpha).
The Turleys will be doing discipleship and leadership development with SFC, international church and other ministry teams throughout Europe and particularly in the Balkans to strengthen and support our missionaries in effectiveness and longevity. They will be using Working Genius, DISC, Coaching and Emotionally Healthy Spirituality to bring health and wholeness to teams.
Deanne coordinates the Missiological Resources team, which provides print and online resources for the missionary body and US churches. She also serves on the Missionary Associate onboarding team for the Europe Region.
Steve & Deanne Turley Europe
Account # 2914372 Itinerating now
GLOBAL MISSIONARY ASSOCIATES
Rachel (Girdler) Cruceta, MSW, began with AGWM in 2019 and served her first term in Sucúa, Ecuador. In the fall of 2022, she transitioned to International Ministries’ Protect Me Project to work on the prevention of commercial sexual orientation in countries of origin.
Daniel received his M.D. in the Dominican Republic and is completing a US medical residency in Internal Medicine in Long Island, NY. In March 2024, Daniel and Rachel married and he joined the PMP team. They’re excited to continue working with PMP’s volunteers across 13+ countries of Latin America.
Rachel Girdler Cruceta & Dr. Daniel Cruceta
Account # 2983757
In Wales, James Iskra England worked weekly in the food bank and children’s ministry. He was also a youth leader and Associate Pastor at Peniel Pentecostal Church, teaching Bible studies and preaching. His passion is for new believers to grow in their relationship with God through one-on-one discipleship. God has now directed James to serve with a church planting team in Liverpool, England as a Living Free facilitator.
James Iskra England
Account # 2616647
Natalie Lewis works with the Agape ICA in Taipei, Taiwan as well as The Cup Coffee House owned by Agape. She helps run the English conversation clubs out of The Cup as a way to build connections and minster to the local community. Within the international church, Natalie assists in leading the young adult ministry as well as university student ministry.
Natalie Lewis
Account # 29A7999
Josh and Erin McCoin were called to Japan in 2014 and have a strong burden for the 99% of Japanese people who do not know Christ. They also feel a specific burden for the youth of Japan. Their vision is for God's hope, love, and salvation be brought to and embraced by the youth of Japan. They plan on concentrating on sharing the gospel to the people of Japan through youth ministry, media ministry, and creating outreach ministries to local orphanages and schools in Tokyo, Japan.
Josh & Erin McCoin Japan
Acccount #2973907
US Missions
Beth and Skip Arp -Living Free is a strategic initiative to help every church provide a relevant, non-labeling, relational and biblical ministry for discipleship and recovery. LF trains local churches for non-resident support, and provides referrals to residential programs, caring relationships in small groups, re-alignment for families dealing with loved ones, and re-establishment for program alumni. LF also ministers in the corporate marketplace, correctional system, and through on-line groups and training.
Clayton & Beth Arp, Living Free
Account # 2243574
Erik and Ashley Cabrera met Jesus when they connected with Chi Alpha during their last year as students at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. A year later, Erik was called into full-time ministry with Chi Alpha and has served on staff for the past 8 years. In 2022, the Lord called Ashley to join Erik in ministry. She is currently in the CMIT program at Austin Peay, to prepare to launch Chi Alpha at the University of Louisville.
Erik & Ashley Cabrera, Chi Alpha University of Louisville
Account # 2973048 Raising support now
RONNIE HOOVER - Chi Alpha Ministries are reconciling students to Christ—transforming the University, the Marketplace and the World. Ronnie brings health to KMN Chi Alpha Missionaries to reach the Future Leaders of the world, to reach students, who would never simply attend church alone, to reach International Students who return to countries we cannot place Global Workers in and to salvage the investment of our local church’s youth who attend secular universities.
Ronnie Hoover, Chi Alpha State Director
Account # 2181873
Rachel and Anthony Mullins are ordained AG ministers and nationally appointed US missionaries with Chi Alpha. They have been serving as the lead directors at Morehead State U. since 2012. They are passionate about empowering students in their faith, advancing women in lead ministry roles, embracing students from all cultures, and modeling a spirit-filled walk with Christ. They make disciples who make disciples!
Rachel & Anthony Mullins, Chi Alpha Morehead State University
Account # 2763456
FABIAN & REBEKAH SANCHEZ are AG ministers and nationally appointed US missionaries.
Vision: A healthy, Holy Spirit-led ministry in every Hispanic community.
Mission: To inspire and equip the church to plant, grow, and develop Hispanic Ministries.
Heart: To help others get to where God wants them to be.
Fabian & Rebekah Sanchez, KY Hispanic Initiative
Account # 2891133
Dr. Morris and Dossie Wood minister in Shannon, North Carolina where Morris is a faculty member at Lumbee River Christian College. Founded in 1968 and originally called Eastern Indian Bible Institute, LRCC is one of the 19 colleges and universities affiliated with the General Council of the Assemblies of God. LRCC is located in the traditional homeland of the Lumbee Indian tribe.
Dr. Morris & Maria Wood, Lumbee River Community College
Account # 2342293
Gwen Smith has been serving Adult & Teen Challenge of Kentucky since 2021. In 2024, Gwen was appointed by the Board of Directors as the CEO for Adult & Teen Challenge of Kentucky, overseeing Priscilla’s Place, Chad’s Hope and Brandenburg Outreach. Gwen served as a Youth and Young Adult Pastor for 11 years at Good Shepherd Worship Center and is an ordained minister with Church Growth International.
US MISSIONS ASSOCIATES
After stepping down as Senior Pastors in 2016, Tunya and Jerry began a para-church ministry in Cynthiana, Hope for Recovery, KY, Inc., managing two ministries, Living Free of Harrison County and Jackie's House. Living Free of Harrison County is a non-residential recovery program and Jackie's House is a residential recovery house for women, introducing them to a relationship with God while providing a stable environment. Tunya is an AG-endorsed Chaplain and Living Free Representative, conducting Living Free training in local communities and churches. Jerry volunteers within the two ministries and serves in their small community as a Barber.
Jerry & Tunya Adams, Living Free
Account # 2036630
Dena Ashcraft serves as a Chaplain under Save One, a ministry to those affected by abortion and sexual trauma. She is passionate about offering this discipleship program, which guides the wounded toward Grace, freedom and renewal. Dena is committed to giving a voice to these sensitive issues, connecting with and equipping the church and other organizations with this life-changing ministry.
Dena & Mike Ashcraft, SaveOne (Abortion Recovery)
Account # 2B11495 Raising support now
Todd & Cassie Broker lead Chi Alpha (XA) at Murray State University. Murray XA is a spirit-filled campus ministry at Murray State University. We want college students to experience the new and abundant life Jesus died to give them. Our core values include being Word-based, Spirit-empowered, Evangelical, and focused on making disciples of Jesus Christ on our campus.
Erica Haddix was ordained with the AG in 2018. She earned her Master of Divinity, with a specialization in Intercultural Studies from SAGU (Nelson University), and is completing her Doctorate in Ministry. Erica started as a student at Morehead Chi Alpha in 2012 and was saved at their first service. She went through the process of becoming a student leader and then transitioned to full-time staff after graduation. Her main area of focus at MSU is international students with a desire that every student has the chance to hear the truth of the Gospel.
Erica Haddix, Chi Alpha Morehead State University
Account #2876514 Raising support now
As a Campus Missionary with Chi Alpha, Hannah follows the command of the Lord to reconcile students to Christ, as they transform the University, the Marketplace, and the World. She felt God call her to be a missionary as a teenager at Camp Crestwood, thinking it was a temporary call in high school, not knowing this would be the path she would follow in ministry. Hannah currently serves at Virginia Tech and will join Erik and Ashley Cabrera at the University of Louisville.
Hannah Hyatt, Chi Alpha University of Louisville
Account #2997518 Raising support now
Kentucky Appointed Missions
Chi Alpha is a community of believers dedicated to equipping students with real, transforming faith. We do this through living a lifestyle of worship and honor to God, meeting in both small faith groups and large worship services. In these meetings we have time for worship, discussion, and teaching centered around living out a life of faith in Christ. We believe in a life empowered by the Holy Spirit to be God's witnesses and we do this in multiple ways.
Ben & Deanna Burnett, Chi Alpha Eastern KY University
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