Joe Duthie
Christian Ambassadors Network (CAN)
Joe started Christian Ambassadors Network (CAN) in 2020 with the vision to reach nations for Christ through believers worldwide. CAN equips and trains daily Christians to be proactive witnesses even in some of the restricted nations, mobilizing all believers in the Lord Jesus Christ to be effective witnesses in their daily life.
Nina Edwards
Youth for Christ
Nina serves in the Youth for Christ (YFC) National office in Denver, Colorado. As the National Training Director she is responsible for the equipping of 1,200 staff and 22,000 volunteers. YFC reaches out to middle and high students, especially unchurched kids who are far away from Jesus. Her role allows her to invest in their staff as they care for and share the Gospel with students. She grew up at Fourth, served on youth staff for many years, and considers it her home still. Fourth Church has supported Nina since 1990.
Mike Garver
International Foundation
Mike ministers to Congressional staff with weekly Bible studies and individual mentoring; he also is responsible for working on the annual National Prayer Breakfast. His daughter, Audrey, has been severely handicapped in body and mind since birth, yet she loves the Lord with all her heart. God has used Audrey’s condition to open doors for Mike to show Christ’s love by example and by witness. Fourth Church has supported Mike since 1999.
Valerie Gladu
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Valerie works with students and staff on campuses throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region to develop truly multicultural/multiethnic communities centered on Jesus and committed to proclaiming the truth and grace of the gospel. To this end, she works primarily with four communities: Black Campus Ministries, Asian American Ministries, La Fe, and our Caucasian students and staff. She assists staff and student communities in developing gospel-centered strategies to develop diverse missional communities that will promote transformed lives, renewed campuses, and the development of world changers throughout the region. Valerie works with students and staff to understand their unique role in the advancement of the proclamation of the kingdom as well as to equip them to work effectively in cross-cultural settings. Additionally, she speaks to mentors and provides training in both campus and staff settings. Fourth Church has been supporting Valerie since 2010.
Kenneth & Joyce Layton
The Navigators International Ministry in the U.S.A.
Ken and Joyce spent many years in Korea. Now they work with international students at Penn State through one-on-one mentoring, small groups Bible Studies, and weekly meetings where they partner with other campus outreach ministries to reach seekers and believers in Christ. Fourth Church has supported Kenneth and Joyce since 1977.
Greg & Melinda Lyons
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Greg and Melinda have worked for Wycliffe Bible Translators since 1982. They spent 17 years in Thailand doing computer support (Greg) and library and language learning support (Melinda). Now Greg is retired, and Melinda works at the SIL Dallas campus assisting the SIL International Prayer Coordinator, and also assigning three-letter codes to newly identified languages. Fourth has supported Greg and Melinda since 1983.
John & Susan Robinson
The Navigators
John is called to develop leaders and teams for generations of value. Susan is his delightful partner who brings strengths in faith, vision, intuition, and fun. After leading local, area, state, and regional teams, John is now focused on the cities of Raleigh and Durham. His goal is to lead and empower a team to launch workplace ministry in the Triangle. Fourth began supporting John and Susan in 1981.
Larry & Lisa Roettger
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Larry and Lisa serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Although their current base of operation is in the U.S., Larry makes several trips each year to Nigeria to train and consult with Nigerian Bible translators. Larry also is working on a simplified commentary on 1 Corinthians. This is one of a series of books called Translator’s Notes that are used by national translators around the world. Fourth Church has been supporting Larry and Lisa since 1979.
Diana Schick
Creative Living International
Creative Living International was founded by Diana in 1985 and seeks to lead people to Christ and build deep relationship with Him through practical Bible study. The 28 studies Diana has written have been used in 49 of the 50 states and in groups around the world. Free studies are available on the clbs.org website for use in prison ministries and overseas, with translations in Arabic, Farsi, Russian, Urdu, Kanada, Hindi, Chinese and Spanish. Diana’s husband, Michael, voluntarily chairs the Board of Directors for CLI, as well as edits materials, speaks to groups and provides technical support as Diana continues to write studies and direct Creative Living’s expanding ministry. Fourth Church has supported Diana since 1986.
Daniel & Melinda Seibert
The Navigators
Daniel and Melinda minister to neighbors, coaching believers in their own neighborhoods, discipling 20-somethings and studying community engagement and evangelism. Daniel and Melinda have been members of Fourth since 2012.
Tim & Julie Sigman
International Students Incorporated
Tim and Julie are Mid-Atlantic Area Directors and DC City Directors for ISI. They minister to international students from all over the world studying in the DC metro area. Tim and Julie have been members of Fourth since 2016.
John Thar
Global Frontiers Mission (GFM)
John works among refugees from all over the world in Clarkston, GA. Envision Atlanta hopes to see house churches planted in apartment complexes in this town, known as "America's most diverse square mile." Fourth has supported John since 2018.
Rob & Lois Thar
Wycliffe Bible Translators/SIL
Rob is director of SIL International Relations office in Washington, DC. His office works with governments around the world to advocate for literacy in their countries, while at the same time Scripture translation continues. SIL has recently celebrated the 1,000th New Testament translation for the Kaliko people in South Sudan. Fourth has supported Rob and Lois since 1985.
Kelly & Tabo Valencia
Cru
Tabo is director of Digital Strategies ministry for all of Latin America and the Caribbean. He focuses on creating and executing digital and virtual strategies and tools to reach the lost for Christ, train them up in their faith and let them share their lives after having been changed by Jesus Christ. Kelly offers team building materials and is a coach to other Cru missionaries in their region. Fourth Church has been supporting them since 2006. You can follow Kelly and Tabo at http://taboandkelly.blogspot.com/
José & Shari Cuesta
ImageMakers Ministries
José and Shari Cuesta have a passion to reach children, youth, and young adults in the underserved areas of Baltimore, MD – areas known for high crime, violence, and drug activity. They present the message of the Gospel in a format that transcends traditional boundaries and reaches the unchurched, underground, and unsuspecting audience with the love of Christ. Their mission is to transform and empower youth and young adults in under-resourced neighborhoods to be change makers and to provide them with the tools they need for restoration, rejuvenation, and revitalization of themselves, their families, and their communities into the image of God. For more information, please visit ImageMakersMinistries.com.