Meeting our missionaries reminds us of the great commission Jesus gave His church to go into the world. At UBC, we are committed to supporting those who embody this calling by reaching out and making disciples. Together, we strive to help others become wholehearted followers of Jesus who know Him deeply and share His message boldly.
Mission work in Africa is uniquely shaped by its vast cultural and linguistic diversity, a rapidly growing yet often syncretized Christian faith, and the presence of many unreached people groups. It offers rich opportunities for holistic ministry and partnering with indigenous churches to make Christ known across the continent.
The Bahuns serve at Grace Reformed Baptist Church in Windhoek, Namibia. Buddy serves as an elder in the church and oversees many ministries. He has been instrumental in establishing biblical counseling training and Bible study workshops in Namibia.
E.S. serves in a restricted area with Pioneers, an organization passionate about reaching all nations with the message of the gospel.
Mission work in Asia involves reaching the world’s most spiritually unreached populations amid deep religious diversity, persecution, and restricted access. Through creative outreach and strong partnerships with local believers, missionaries are planting seeds of the gospel where Christ is least known — with a vision of seeing every nation and people worship before the throne.
B & N leave the US for their new assignment in an undisclosed country in August. Their ministry centers around language and culture acquisition.
H & L serve in an undisclosed country through the ministry of education to improve the lives of those they serve and open new opportunities to them. Through building relationships, they are able to share God’s love.
M & A serve in an undisclosed country with Pioneers. They continue to grow in their understanding of language and culture in the are they live and have enjoyed building relationships.
ND & Y serve in an undisclosed country. Their ministry utilizes education to serve children and to train Christian leaders.
The Weavers serve with TEAM in the Philippines as church planters.Their goal is to engage in evangelism and discipleship ministries in order to establish self-governing, reproducing churches.
Mike & Libby serve in Indonesia among unengaged peoples of the world doing the work of Bible translation and church planting.
Mission work in Europe focuses on reawakening hearts to the gospel in a post-Christian culture through church planting, relational ministry, and outreach to diverse immigrant communities. In a region rich in Christian history yet marked by spiritual apathy, missionaries are helping people rediscover the hope of Christ in a changing cultural landscape.
The Vogts serve with Pioneers in the work of church planting. They currently serve in France. Chris is passionate about evangelism and discipleship. They recently welcomed their seventh child to the family.
Mission work in North America focuses on reaching a post-Christian culture with the hope of the gospel through church planting, campus ministry, and outreach to diverse and often disillusioned communities. In a land of spiritual freedom yet growing spiritual need, missionaries are helping people rediscover Jesus in both familiar and unexpected places.
Clint Mahan serves with AIA at Lincoln University (LU) in Jefferson City, Missouri. He partners with coaches and students through through weekly Bible studies, prayer walks, small group discipleship, sports chapels and team building, missions, and local church partnerships.
The Nattiers have served at the Hospital of Hope in Mango, Togo for the last decade. Bryce is a general surgeon and served as chief of the surgery department. Natasha is a nurse practitioner and worked in women’s heath. They returned to the US in May and are currently residing in South Carolina.
The Ortegas are church plant missionaries at Wright State University (WSU). They are engaging WSU and the city of Dayton with Christ’s love, sharing the gospel of Christ, and inspiring their church community to live like Jesus and change the world.
The Pucketts serve with YouthHOPE where they pursue and invest in youth ministry with a vision to proclaim Christ and make disciples globally. Dale serves Director of Partnerships to train and develop youth workers. Christa serves as the Director of Human Resources with New International.
The Strohs serve as field staff missionaries with Pittsburgh Metro Cru. Their ministry introduces college students to Jesus, helps them grow in their faith through personal discipleship and community, and equips them to live on mission as Christ-centered laborers for a lifetime.
Mission work in Central and South America centers on strengthening the church through discipleship, gospel clarity, and compassion-driven outreach in the midst of deep social and spiritual need. With hearts open to Christ and growing indigenous leadership, missionaries are working to see vibrant, Christ-centered communities flourish across the region.
Phil and Paula serve with Ambassadors Football in Mexico through soccer ministry. Their ministry includes a club with over 200 players, community programs with churches, school ministry, camps, tours, and tournaments.
Natasha is a missionary serving in the Dominican Republic. She teaches second grade at Las Palmas Christian School in San Pedro de Macorís. She also serves on the praise team in the local church, does one-on-one discipleship, and seeks to serve in other DR Vision ministries as needs arise.
The McCutcheons serve through a biblical counseling ministry focused on missionary care in Latin America. They teach counseling principles to churches around the world and provide soul care for ministry leaders they serve.
Fabian Santillan pastors Jesus Christ My Hope Church in Clodomira, Argentina. His church is actively engaging with the Quichua, Santiago de Estero, an unreached people group in northern Argentina.
Learn more about UBC members engaging in mission work, supported by UBC through prayer and one-time gifts as needs arise. They serve faithfully in a variety of contexts, living out the call to make Christ known wherever He leads.
Kari Atkinson serves with TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission) as a member care provider supporting TEAM's missionaries around the world. She leads several grace groups and a mentor training ministry.
Bill Babione serves as Director of AIA Global with Athletes in Action in Xenia, OH and gives leadership to a network of 70+ national AIA movements around the world.
Quinn Bezenah serves with AIA as Director of Soccer ministering to athletes and coaches, investing in programs and clubs, and equipping churches and communities to use soccer as a ministry tool.
The Coles serve with AIA as missionaries helping athletes find their worth and identity in Christ and learn to use their platform in sports to glorify God. They mentor young athletes all across the globe, connect them to the heart of God, and send them out to change the world around them.
Matt Oberlin serves as Director of Global Football Ministry, overseeing all aspects of the football ministry in the US and beyond. Reaching over 70 countries, AIA Football provides ministry to coaches and players from the high school level to professional, developing leaders.
Are you interested in getting involved with Missions Ministry? We would love to hear from you!
