Billy and Donna Hires

After 33 years of serving in the local church, Billy as pastor and Donna as women’s ministry leader, the Lord called them to full-time missions with Missionary Ventures International.

Their responsibilities with MVI are primarily twofold: First, they help provide much needed pastoral care for missionaries on the field in Central and South America, Africa and parts of Europe. Secondly, they spend much of their time training and encouraging the church leadership, primarily in Latin America, Africa and Cuba.

Additionally, on the first floor of their home, in Otto, NC, they provide a place for pastors and missionaries to come for rest, renewal, and counseling. This aspect of their ministry is called, “A Place of Grace”, and by God’s Grace it stays very busy.

Herman and Ros Weits

Herman and Ros are founders of the Bali Christian Retreat Center in Bali, Indonesia. They provide a place for people to come and disconnect from the hurriedness of life in order to:

1. Come to Rest and Rejoice in Jesus Christ, our Redeemer Lord

2. Be Refreshed, Restored and Renewed in their relationship with Him through the study of His Word and the worship in His presence, in the fellowship of His Spirit and fellow believers;

3. Return Recharged to resume their responsibilities, wherever God has called them to be in ministry with Him!

In addition to taking care of their guests at the retreat center, Herman also serves a local church by preaching and teaching. They both work to disciple local Christians, devote themselves to daily prayer, intercession, and the study of God's Word. They also work to have good relationships with their unbelieving neighbors as they witness and share the Hope of Christ with them by their words and actions.

Brenda Rose

It is with a heavy heart that we announce our dear friend Brenda Rose has gone to be with Jesus. She passed away on Jan 9th, 2025. Brenda had served in the in the mountains of Nicaragua since 2000.  She dedicated a majority of her time to assisting Nicaraguan pastors in understanding the fullness of their calling through pastor conferences and promoting quality health care and education to those in the surrounding region. She has been a faithful servant unto the Lord, a dear sister of the work of the gospel. She will be deeply missed. Please continue to pray for the people of Nicaragua as you remember her.