Ministry with the Iranian church in diaspora - The world

Mehdi ended his service as a mission co-worker in October 2007, but he continues his ministry as a long-term volunteer, based in his home in Pasadena.

1420 Santo Domingo Avenue
Duarte, CA 91010-2632
(626) 256-1592
Email: Mehdi Abhari

Education/Interfaith - Indonesia

From approximately July 5, 2009, and until approximately January 6, 2010.

Bernie is professor of ethics and social sciences at Duta Wacana Christian University in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia. Farsijana is senior researcher for Duta Wacana’s Center for Research and Social Service. In the late 1990s, Bernie and Farsijana built their home in an all-Muslim neighborhood and made it both a center for community and hospitality. 

Until July 1, 2009
Pondok Tali Rasa
Jl. Dumung 100, CT VIII
Karanggayam, Yogyakarta
55224 Indonesia
Email: Bernie Adeney-Risakotta 
Email: Farsijana Adeney-Risakotta

After July 1, 2009:
2918 Regent St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 527-8591
Email: Bernie Adeney-Risakotta 
Email: Farsijana Adeney-Risakotta

Regional Liaison - Mediterranean

Art is Regional Liaison for the Mediterranean region. Since he's based in the United States, mission interpretation is part of his assignment. He's available to speak when his schedule permits.

1215 Anchors Way Drive #179 
Ventura, CA 93001
Email: Art Beals
(805) 701-7102

Evangelism - Japan

Tim is assigned to Buraku Liberation Center in Osaka and Yuko is assigned to the Shin’ai Home in Kobe. They are on interpretation assignment from February 2, 2009 to May 26, 2009. 

February and March 2009:
c/o House of Rest
784 Santa Barbara St
Pasadena, CA 91101
Email: Tim and Yuko Boyle
(626) 793-6216
(626) 264-2198 (Cell)

April and May 2009:
Mission Haven
235 Inman Dr
Decatur, GA 30030
Email: Tim and Yuko Boyle
(404) 378-0931
(626) 264-2198 (Cell)

Evangelism and coordination - Central Asia

Woody and Barbara Busses ended their term of service in March 2005. Woody served as interim coordinator for the International Evangelism Office of the Worldwide Ministries Division until December 2006.

c/o Teri Beckler
2144 Queensberry Road
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 791-5117
Email: Barbara and Woody Busse

Cindy Easterday - Hunger and Development Ministries - Lesotho

Cindy ended her term of service in July 2008. She served as a partnership facilitator with the Lesotho Joining Hands Against Hunger Network, a coalition of churches, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations. She is available to speak as her schedule permits.

4881 Hinchman Way
Sacramento, CA 95823-4758
Email: Cindy Easterday
(916) 914-4306

Mary Hartman - Young Adult Volunteer - United States

Mary is currently serving a second term as a Young Adult Volunteer. She is working with homeless youth in Watsonville, California, and is available to speak as schedule permits.

5846 Gregory St
Hollywood, CA 90038
(303) 883-5877
Email: Mary Hartman

Theological education - Russia

Joseph and Hannah Kang have been serving in Russia since 2000 where they are seconded to the theological seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Russia and Other States (ELCROS).  They will arrive in the United States on June 5, 2009, and will return to Russia at the end of October.

Until June 5, 2009:
Theological Seminary of Evangelical Lutheran Church
140 Novosaratovka
Leningrad District 193149
RUSSIA
Email: Hannah and Joe Kang

After June 5, 2009:
House of Rest
784 Santa Barbara St. 
Pasadena, CA 91101
(949) 813-7223
Email: Hannah and Joe Kang

Regional liaisons - Spain and Portugal

The Littles are based in the United States with frequent travel to Iberia.

P.O. Box 580577
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 714-1252
Email: Bryce and Phyllis Little

Evangelism - Japan

Bill and Anne serve in Kobe with the Reformed Church of Japan.  Bill has served as the organizing pastor for a new church development, and Anne is a partner in the ministry. They will return to the United States on May 1, 2009, and plan to leave for Japan on October 31, 2009.

Until early May 1, 2009:
2-5-11-201 Mikage
Higashinada Ku
Kobe 658-0047
Japan
Email: Bill and Ann Moore

After May 1, 2009:
House of Rest
784 Santa Barbara ST
Pasadena, CA 91101
Email: Bill and Ann Moore

National Volunteer – United States

Stephanie completed her national Young Adult Volunteer assignment at the end of August, 2008, and is available to speak as her schedule permits.

6136 Eleanor Ave, #1
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(206) 898-0477
Email:  Stephanie Pashby

Education—Thailand

Scott is coordinator of English Language Training Programs for the office of the Education mission of the Church of Christ in Thailand, and Khanita is a teacher. They will be available to speak June to November 2009. They will be located from June to September 2009 in California, and do not know as yet where they will be located in October to November 2009.

Until September 2009: 

301 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Email: Khanita and Scott Satterfield

After September 2009: 

Address not yet known.

Walt and Valerie Shepard - Education and pastoral ministry—Democratic Republic of the Congo

Walt works at the Booth Superior Institute of Theology (ISTB) and serves a pastorate with the International Protestant Church of Kinshasa.

The date of their return to Kinshasa is uncertain.

c/o House of Rest
784 Santa Barbara ST
Pasadena, CA 91101
(949) 500-5628 (Walt’s cell)
(949) 887-4284 (Valerie’s cell)
Email: Walt and Val Shepard

Border ministries - Mexico
Bill directs border project. Can speak when schedule permits.

1415 New Chatel
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 429-8851
Email: Bill Soldwisch

Evangelism - Japan

Ended their term of service in December 2006. Available to speak as schedule permits.

784 Santa Barbara St., Apt. 4
Pasadena, CA 91101
(323) 707-3984
Email: Christian and Kay Zebley