Unsung Heroes of the Faith
Presented by International Ministries of Assemblies of God World Missions, Neil Ruda interviews missionaries and leaders who have impacted the Kingdom of God and global missions through their lives and careers in missions.
Episodes
24 episodes
UMH-024: Mark & Lynda Hausfeld, Missionaries to Central Eurasia & Global Initiative
Mark and Lynda have been AGWM global workers to Central Eurasia and Global Initiative: Reaching Muslim Peoples for over 30 years. They share personal stories about God’s call and His affirming presence in the details of life and service. ...
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Episode 24
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47:32
UMH-023: Mark & Dani Brink, Missionaries to Pakistan, Teen Challenge, and Global Initiative
Mark and Dani Brink began their ministry in missions in the country of Pakistan, creating a thriving Teen Challenge center there. They have served the ministry of Global Initiative: Reaching Muslim Peoples, since 2010 and have been directors si...
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Episode 23
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35:41
UMH-022: Thomas & Angelia Carpenter, Missionaries to CompassionLink
Thomas and Angelia Carpenter have served people with special needs for many years and head up the Disabilities ministry of CompassionLink, one of the AGWM International Ministries. Their testimony of God's faithfulness, even in difficult and he...
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Episode 22
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44:22
UMH-021: Mark & Renee Barclift, Missionaries to the Canary Islands & Global University
Mark and Renee Barclift began their missionary career in the Canary Islands and then transferred to the AGWM International Ministries' Global University where they serve as vice-president and are involved in multiple media projects. Mark's stor...
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Episode 21
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40:53
UMH-020: Dwight & Heather McConnell, Missionaries to Africa & CompassionLink
Dwight and Heather McConnell served as AGWM world missionaries to Namibia and South Africa for many years and then transferred to the AGWM International Ministries' CompassionLink ministry where they serve as directors. Their heartwarming testi...
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Episode 20
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43:05
UMH-019: Wade & Debby Clark, AGWM Missionary Associates to Jacob's Hope
Wade and Debby Clark have faithfully served at Jacob's Hope for several years. As they share their life story, they also interject helpful ways to reach out to Jewish people with the love of Jesus. It's also a testimony that we're never too old...
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Episode 19
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30:24
UMH-018: Jim Book, AGWM Missionary to Africa, ICI, and Global University
Jim began his ministry in missions serving in Africa and then transitioned to an assignment with ICI University, now Global University, that has stretched to several decades in length! You'll enjoying listening to Jim's testimony and his experi...
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Episode 18
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32:15
UMH-017: JoAnn Butrin, AGWM Missionary to Democratic Republic of Congo, HealthCare Ministries, CompassionLink, and International Ministries
Dr JoAnn Butrin began her missionary career in 1972 in the country now known as Democratic Republic of the Congo working with mobile clinics, rural hospitals and community health projects. She served as the Director of the Assemblies of God Int...
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Episode 17
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22:33
UMH-016: Jim & Linda Wellborn, AGWM Missionaries to Students & Builders International
For over 26 years, Jim and Linda have worked to involve students, adults, and leaders in the Master's harvest. By coordinating and facilitating hundreds of teams through Ambassadors in Missions (AIM), their mission has been multiplied again and...
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Episode 16
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31:47
UMH-015: Chuck & Janet Wilson, AGWM Missionaries to Africa, ICI, and Global University
Chuck and Janet Wilson served much of their career in missions in the African countries of Nigeria and Botswana, culminating as the president and academic dean of Assembly Bible College in Botswana. Chuck also served for several years at Intern...
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Episode 15
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35:59
UMH-014: Keith & Diane Heermann, AGWM Missionaries to ICI & Global University
This podcast interview with Keith Heermann will expose you to his and Diane's salvation experiences plus the 33-year delay after Keith committed his life to being a missionary at the age of 16. God had a special place for Diane in accounting wh...
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Episode 14
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52:34
UMH-013: Delton & Marilyn Watts, AGWM Missionaries to Latin America, Global University, and Life Publishers
The Watts began their missionary career serving in Latin America. They then transitioned to serving at AGWM International Ministries' Global University and then Life Publishers. Their years of ministry touched countless lives, both personally a...
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Episode 13
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28:26
UMH-012: Frank & Lois Mayes, AGWM Missionaries to Africa & CompassionLink
The Mayes served for a number of years in Africa, specifically in Equitorial Guinea, Namibia, Swaziland, and Convoy of Hope, having very fruitful ministry. A family crisis brought them back to the USA and they now serve at AGWM International Mi...
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Episode 12
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1:08:05
UMH-011: Gary & Avaneil Carlson, AGWM Missionaries to South Africa, Jamaica, Bahamas, and Global University
An interview with Gary and Avaneil Carlson, retired AGWM missionaries. The Carlsons served in South Africa, Jamaica, Bahamas, and Global University. They share their life story and how God blessed their ministry through the years, highlighting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:27
UMH-010: John & Ruth Merrell, AGWM Missionaries to Global/ICI University, International Media Ministries, and Oral Learners Initiative
An interview with John and Ruth Merrell, retired AGWM missionaries. The Merrells served in several global ministries, including Global/ICI University, International Media Ministries, and Oral Learners Initiative, that utilize media to share the...
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Episode 10
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43:44
UMH-009: Jerry & Faith Mccollough, AGWM Missionaries to Bulgaria & Global University
An interview with Jerry and Faith Mccollough, retired AGWM missionaries. The Mccolloughs served in Bulgaria and at Global University. Jerry and Faith share how God used their backgrounds and training in business and creative arts such as illust...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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31:01
UMH-008: Melvin & Louise Ho, AGWM Missionaries to Asia Pacific & Global University
An interview with Melvin and Louise Ho, retired AGWM missionaries. The Hos served for many years in the Asia Pacific Region of AGWM, followed by a tenure at Global University. Melvin and Louise share how the Lord brought their lives together an...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:11:18
UMH-007: John & Peggy Knutti, AGWM Missionaries to Congo, HealthCare Ministries, and CompassionLink
An interview with John Knutti and Peggy Johnson-Knutti, retired AGWM missionaries. Peggy began her missionary career in the Congo, followed by a transition to the then-new HealthCare Ministries, where she first met John. Peggy shares her experi...
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Episode 7
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40:24
UMH-006: Ron & Terri Pitts, AGWM Missionaries to Latin America, Global University, and Life Publishers
An interview with Ron and Terri Pitts, retired AGWM missionaries. The Pitts began their missionary service in Argentina and then Honduras. They transitioned to serving the ministry of Global University, assisting with the Spanish translation of...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:13
UMH-005: Dale & Judy Fagerland, AGWM Missionaries to Burkina Faso & Global Initiative: Reaching Muslim Peoples
An interview with Dale Fagerland, retired AGWM missionary. The Fagerlands began their missionary career in Burkina Faso, helping strengthen and build the indigenous national church, then transferred to Center for Ministry to Muslims, now known ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:02:28
UMH-004: Alver & Linda Rance, AGWM missionaries to Latin America and Global University
An interview with Alver and Linda Rance, retired AGWM missionaries. The Rances served for many years in several Latin America countries and then Global University. Alver and Linda share their life story and the challenges they overcame through ...
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Episode 4
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32:50
UMH-003: Duane & Cari Henders, AGWM missionaries to Portugal and Global Teen Challenge
Duane and Cari share their life story serving the ministry of Teen Challenge, both in the United States and around the world, having spent many years in Portugal and across Latin America. Teen Challenge, now Adult & Teen Challenge, has help...
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Episode 3
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23:27
UMH-002: Ron & Barbara Tuttle, AGWM missionaries to India and Global University
An interview with Ron and Barbara Tuttle, retired AGWM missionaries. The Tuttles served in India for many years, followed by ministry at ICI and then Global University. Ron and Barbara share their life story and how they have faced challenges t...
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Episode 2
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37:06
UMH-001: Paul & Caryl Weingartner, AGWM missionaries assigned to CompassionLink
An interview with Paul and Caryl Weingartner, currently serving as missionary associates with CompassionLink. Previously they were directors of the Assemblies of God Center for the Blind. Listen as Paul and Caryl share their life story and how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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21:30