Chris is an Ordained Minister with the Assemblies of God.  Until the family's missionary ministry, Chris served for
    five and a half years as the Student Ministries Pastor at Christian Life Center in Gibsonville, NC.  Chris became a
    Christian on May 18, 1997.  He holds an Associates of Liberal Arts from Wayne, PA.  He has earned  English,
    Spanish and Business credits from UNC-Greensboro, and additional ministry credits from Southeastern University.
    Chris is in the Missiology program with Global University, Springfield, MO at the extension site of Cincel, the A/G
    Language School in San Jose, Costa Rica.  Chris and the family are in San Jose all of 2008 for resident Spanish
    studies for preparation for the Venezuelan field.  Aside from ministry, Chris' passion is drinking coffees from around
    the world...that is no sugar or cream!  Chris loves people and his birthday is November 19.   Send Chris an email



      Angela is a dedicated ministry partner and mother.  Angela became a Christian at age 5 during a Missionnettes
    service.  She is gifted in children's ministries and is fluent in American Sign Language.  She holds an A.A.S. degree
    from Rockingham Community College, NC.  She  majored in Occupational Therapy and passed the NC State Board
    Test in 2000, becoming a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.  Angela forfeited the profession to be an at-
    home mom.  There she has had the privilege of using her adaptive skills because she is the only girl in the house
    raising three sons and working alongside Chris in ministry.  Angela is completing the requirements to be a Certified
    Minister with the Assemblies of God.  Additionally, she is also enrolled with Global University for the BA - Missiology
    program at Cincel, San Jose, Costa Rica.  Her birthday is December 20.  Angela enjoys photography, singing and
    scrapbooking.  Send Angela an email


      Isaiah is the "thinker" of the family  He is a thought provoking, intellectual 6 year old.  He loves to help cook, be the
    BIG Brother and sneak off with his dad to build stuff.  His birthday is March 31and his favorite color is blue.  Isaiah
    likes to drink Dr. Pepper and eat just about anything.  He prides himself on trying new things and he likes doing
    things the "MK Way."  For those who don't know, "MK"  means missionary kid!  He has his own collection of real tools
    and likes to build stuff.  His hobbies are baseball, golf, art and video games. Isaiah is not shy in telling anyone that
    he is a missionary and a preacher.  He is excited about the opportunity to travel but is anxious about leaving loved
    ones.   Isaiah is in 1st grade.   Send Isaiah an email




    Every family has a ball of fire.  Ours is Ian.  He has a watermelon-sized grin and is a barefooted bundle of energy
    with absolute curiosity!  This 5 year old ceiling fan-swinging Full Nelson has cheeks that were made to be pinched.  
    He is a fanatic about hand held electronics, Thomas The Tank Engine, trains, and Larry Boy.  Ian has a diet of Mac &
    Cheese, chicken nuggets, chocolate milk and Dr. Pepper.  At the hint of a sound of music, Ian will unashamedly
    show his Latin genes through his dancing rhythm!  He is a daredevil on his bicycle and likes soccer.  Ian has raw
    qualities of leadership that are developing which will be priceless in the 21st Century Church. His birthday is
    November 4th and he is in Kindergarten.    Send Ian an email




    Imanuel  is his Mommy's "chunk of love," but he is a daddy's boy.  He is 3 and his birthday is January 10.  He is very
    affectionate and cuddly.  He is daily learning to express himself and has an ambition to keep up with his two older
    brothers.  He loves Blues Clues, Veggie Tales & Thomas the Train.  His favorite foods are chicken nuggets, grapes,
    bananas and Goldfish crackers. Just like the other two he has his own favorite blanket that goes everywhere.  His
    favorite toys are anything that belongs to his brothers, trains, small cars, and a blue V W Bug.     
    Send Imanuel an email
                                                       


             
And the family started when...
Chris and Angela met in July 1998 at a church event in Reidsville, NC.  They dated
and then married on March 27, 1999.  Almost 9 years later, this couple joined by
God are the proud parents of Isaiah, Ian and Imanuel.  Please read everyone's bio
clip below.
Missionaries
to Venezuela