Supported Missionaries!

Bruce and Julie serve with Converge’s Scattered to Gathered initiative, reaching immigrants in the United States. They are based in Minneapolis and network with many local organizations to encourage outreach and evangelism within the immigrant communities on our doorstep.

Dave and Debbie Bochman served as missionaries for 27 years with Mission Aviation Fellowship. Their international service included eleven years in Ecuador, six years in Russia, and three in Hungary. Dave concluded his MAF service providing oversight to all MAF’s field operations as COO. In 2008, Dave stepped out of active MAF service to pursue a PhD in Organizational Learning and Leadership. As a Paraclete Associate, Dave offers consulting services to the global missions community in leadership, organizational development, strategic planning, team building, and holistic ministry development in an unstable world.

For over 40 years, this ministry has advanced the Great Commission by building leaders who serve the campus, community, and world in the power of the Holy Spirit. Through global leadership development, theological training, and university partnerships, Dirke equips indigenous leaders to impact every sphere of society and provides oversight for thousands of students and pastors worldwide. Alongside this work, Lorna serves with Cru City, sharing the hope of Jesus with urban youth—particularly homeless and at-risk high school athletes—by offering spiritual care and practical support. Together, we are building lasting spiritual movements so that every person, in every place, can know and follow Jesus.

The Chapmans, serving with Converge Worldwide, develop local outreach ministries in partnership with Keihnna Christ Church, providing leadership in preaching, bilingual Bible studies, youth mentoring, and outreach to all ages. Jeff is the Osaka Project Leader for the Japan Baptist Church Assoc., where he helps churches network to evangelize and plant churches, focusing on young families. They host many ministry events in their home.

Lisa teaches fourth grade at Okinawa Christian School International. With an international student body from at least 10 countries and 75 percent of students from non-Christian homes, OCSI offers many exciting ministry opportunities!

She was born and raised in a missionary home in Japan. Through the influence of my fourth-grade teacher at a small school for missionary children, she trusted Christ. Because of the impact of this teacher, she knew she wanted to make a difference in the lives of children.

Molly is a teacher at LIFE International School in Spain, where the mission is to share God's love with students and equip them to transform their communities. It is her goal to faithfully live in Spain and participate in what God is doing at LIFE and surrounding college campuses (GBU).

Tiger McLuen has spent his life equipping and encouraging those who work with the next generation. After 15 years in full-time youth ministry, Tiger led Youth Leadership for nearly three decades, where he trained and supported youth and family ministry leaders through master’s-level programs and hands-on, practical workshops. His heart has always been to make ministry healthier, more sustainable, and more impactful—especially for those on the frontlines in local churches.

Now through Youth Ministry Consultants, Tiger continues to coach emerging leaders, train both volunteers and professionals, and speak to churches, parents, and teenagers around the country.