Cloud of Witnesses

In the first part of the Colliers’ story, we heard remarkable accounts from Paraguay—stories of lives transformed as individuals surrendered themselves to Christ. In this episode, we follow their move from Paraguay to Costa Rica and witness how God continued to work through their ministry, shaping the lives of believers in their new community. Cloud of Witnesses is a production of ABWE. ABWE is a...

On this week’s episode of Cloud of Witnesses , we begin the first of a two-part story featuring missionaries Paul and Patty Collier. Their story marks the final two episodes of the Cloud of Witnesses podcast series. Paul and Patty served with ABWE for 35 years, first in Paraguay and later in Costa Rica, serving God faithfully through every season of ministry. Cloud of Witnesses is a production of...

On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses , we hear from missionaries Doug and Sharon Kreeger, who served faithfully with ABWE in Chile for 27 years. During their time on the field, the Kreegers planted churches, led church revitalization projects, and invested in training future leaders—as Doug served as Director of the Baptist seminary in Santiago. Cloud of Witnesses is a production of ABWE. ABWE is...

On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses , we introduce you to missionary Rich Ernst. Together with his wife, Marcia, Rich faithfully served in Papua New Guinea for more than 45 years. As pioneers in ABWE’s early work there, their ministry included church planting, evangelism, and seminary leadership—laying a foundation that continues to impact lives for Christ today. Cloud of Witnesses is a producti...

On this week's episode of Cloud of Witnesses, you’ll hear part two of the missionary story featuring Larry and Nancy Allen, faithful ABWE missionaries who served in Bangladesh and later in the Philippines. In the first episode, we journeyed with them through their years of ministry in Bangladesh—learning about their heart for discipleship, the challenges of cross-cultural life, and their deep comm...

On this week's episode of Cloud of Witnesses, you’ll hear the first of a two-part story featuring Larry and Nancy Allen, faithful ABWE missionaries who served in Bangladesh and later in the Philippines. From navigating the challenges of cross-cultural ministry to witnessing the transformative power of the Gospel, their journey is one marked by obedience, endurance, and deep compassion for the peop...

On this week’s episode of Cloud of Witnesses , we hear from missionary George Collins, who—alongside his wife, Debi—faithfully served in Bangladesh before founding GAP Ministries, which later became Live Global , an ABWE ministry. While working alongside national partners, George recognized a vital need: to better connect and equip national Christian leaders with the communication, encouragement,...

On this week’s episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear the inspiring story of missionary Ralph Poulson. Alongside his wife, Margie, Ralph dedicated his life to church planting among unreached tribes in the Amazon, serving with ABWE in Brazil. Their journey took them from the Port of Two Brothers deep in the jungle to Benjamin Constant and, ultimately, to leading a seminary in Natal, Brazil. Join us...

On this week’s episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we continue the remarkable story of Bob and Lynne Trout. In part one, we followed their faithful service across South America—in Peru, Paraguay, and Colombia—where they shared the gospel and witnessed God’s transforming work in the lives of those they served. In part two, we explore the next chapter of their journey: their continued ministry in South A...

On this week’s episode of Cloud of Witnesses , we begin the first of a two-part story highlighting the faithful ministry of Bob and Lynne Trout. Serving with ABWE across South America—in Peru, Paraguay, and Colombia—the Trouts dedicated their lives to sharing the Gospel and building up the Church. After decades on the field, they returned to the United States, where their calling continued as they...

In this final episode of Cloud of Witnesses season two, we dive into the extraordinary missionary journey of Bob Wright, who served with his wife, Rita, in the jungles of Brazil. Called to reach unreached tribes, Bob shares the adventures and challenges of bringing the gospel to remote areas, including stories of divine providence and moments of risk. Bob’s story is a testament to a life of faithf...

In this second part of Johnny and Susan Bolin’s story on Cloud of Witnesses, we follow their continued journey of faith and perseverance as missionaries in Colombia. After being advised to abandon their aviation ministry due to rebel activity, the Bolins pivoted to church planting and outreach in Villavicencio. They share how God opened unexpected doors, including their impactful ministry to the d...

In this first part of a two-part series on Cloud of Witnesses, we hear the compelling story of Johnny and Susan Bolin, ABWE missionaries who served as church planters in Colombia, South America. Johnny shares his journey of coming to faith in Jesus, while Susan reflects on her foundational Christian upbringing that shaped her passion for missions. Together, the Bolins navigated their call to serve...

On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear the inspiring story of Bill Hanson, a dedicated ABWE missionary who, alongside his wife Ginny, served for 20 years. Bill’s unique background in construction led him to the Project Office of ABWE, where he eventually became director. In this episode, Bill shares how God used his professional skills to advance missions work, as well as his journey of fa...

In this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, ABWE missionaries David and Doris Totman share their incredible 40-year journey of serving Christ in South Asia, Kenya, and Ghana. From facing opposition and spiritual warfare in the jungles of Bangladesh to planting churches in Kenya and navigating health challenges in Ghana, the Totmans faithfully followed God’s call, trusting him through every trial. Their...

In this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we sit down with ABWE missionary Ruth Wood, who dedicated over 30 years to serving others. Ruth began her journey as a nurse in The Gambia, Africa, following the passing of her husband, Dave. Her call to medical missions led her to serve the unreached with the gospel. Ruth shares the challenges of missionary life, including burnout and the risk of illness. Af...

In this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we sit down with Dave and Debbie Woodard, whose 30-year journey with ABWE has taken them from rural Tennessee to the heart of England and beyond. They share how God shaped their early call to missions, led them through decades of church planting and restoration in England, and guided them into leadership roles with ABWE. Through every challenge and opportunit...

In this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear from Ruth Scheltema, who served with her husband, Hank, in Brazil as missionaries with ABWE for over 20 years. As church planters and pioneers in mission aviation, Hank and Ruth worked to spread the gospel to remote Amazonian villages previously accessible only by houseboat. Their aviation ministry revolutionized outreach efforts, enabling them to bri...

On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we delve deeper into the life of missionaries Rich and Jo Ann Davis on the second of a two-part story into their lives. With over 50 years of their lives serving with ABWE, their journey has taken them to Peru, Central America, the Caribbean, and Moldova, each location presenting unique challenges. In the first episode, we heard of their remarkable transforma...

On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear from missionaries Rich and Jo Ann Davis. They have served with ABWE for over 50 years, with stops in Peru, Central America, the Caribbean, and Moldova. The Davises share an incredible story of transformation from being flower children to becoming followers of Jesus. This is the first part of a two-part episode featuring the life and ministry of the Da...

In the second installment of a two-part episode on Cloud of Witnesses, ABWE missionaries Bill and Debbie Tobias continue to share their three-decade-long mission journey in Papua New Guinea. As the last episode came to a close, the Tobias family was in the process of moving their family to the Simbai region. Listen now to hear about their life in the Simbai region and how they faithfully served wi...

In the first installment of a two-part episode on Cloud of Witnesses, ABWE missionaries Bill and Debbie Tobias unfold their three-decade-long mission journey in Papua New Guinea. The narrative chronicles their initial season of uncertainty followed by God’s leading to to Papua New Guinea, where they invested their energies in Goroka Baptist Bible College and, eventually, ministry in the Simbai reg...

In this enriching episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we delve into the nearly four-decade-long ministry journey of ABWE missionaries Dave and Becky Nelson, who devoted their lives to mission aviation and administrative roles in the Philippines. For Becky, missions wasn't just an overseas endeavor but started right at home, focusing on raising her children in the faith. As the years unfolded, the Lord...

On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we learn about the life and ministry of ABWE missionaries Ken and Alice Cole, who served in the Philippines and throughout Asia for over 40 years. The Coles served the Lord through medical missions, church planting, disaster response, equipping nationals for mobilization, and so much more—following the path wherever the Lord led them. Cloud of Witnesses is a...

On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear the story of Gib and Marilyn Dickenson, who served in the West African country of Togo for 36 years. Gib and Marilyn share their experience of moving to Togo, which had recently opened to missionaries at the time, and the process of leading churches to become self-sustainable. Through three decades in Togo, the Dickensons learned to lean on God when u...