Rev. Gary Lemberg brings over forty years of ministry experience to churches across the nation. He pastored for eighteen years and served as Vice President of Development at both North Central University and Global University. For the past nine years, Lemberg has followed the calling to the church in Cuba, first leading the effort to…
Brett Kreider is a native of Houston, Texas and has lived in the Orlando area since 1987. Brett has been involved in ministry and international missions since 2004. First leading mission trips to the Dominican Republic and then full time with a mission in Santo Domingo from 2019. His passion is helping the local community…
Arlen is passionate about discipleship and has a vision to equip and empower the church worldwide to make disciples and transform nations. He is a strategic thinker and collaborator who has dedicated his life to building the kingdom of God. Growing up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania as a part of a conservative Mennonite community, Arlen was…
Joe and Jill Keenum have been serving in missions for 23 years. From 1993 to 1995 they lived in Moscow, Russia, teaching a Bible-based curriculum in the public schools. Since June of 1996, they have been with Member Care for MVI. They have one married daughter and three wonderful grandsons.
Meet Billy and Donna Hires. They have been happily married for over 40 years. When they are in the U.S., they reside in Otto, North Carolina. 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 MVI. Their responsibilities…
God’s calling is upon RevC’s life and he fully realize that he can do nothing without Him, and the faithfulness of those who stand with him. I truly believe that “Together We Can Make A Difference!” Please prayerfully consider partnering with. Blessings! We firmly believe that the two best investments made in Christian missions is…
Ken and Renea Chrisman serve with Missionary Ventures International in a short-term, multi-location ministry role, responding to ministry needs around the world through strategic assignments rather than permanent placement in a single country. They are committed members of the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and serve as leaders in their home chapter, Spring Riders, based in…
Paul and Cheryl Bendele have been serving in missions for 39 years and have served in Guatemala, Australia, Argentina and the USA. They were with Wycliffe Bible Translators for the first 15 years and then joined Missionary Ventures while they were still serving in Australia. Along with Bob and Debbie Watson, they were blessed to…
Al and Gail Barrett are ministry partners of MVI. Al is the founder and director of Threads of Hope.
Ben and Marian felt called to the mission field from an early age. They each answered God’s call on their lives 43 years ago and met doing ministry in Colombia. They were married there in Bogotá and then moved to Venezuela where they started a church. Following teacher training in Australia they were invited to…
Josh and Jennifer Hire, along with their three children, Lucy, Henry, and Maggie, lived and served in the northern jungles of Peru from 2016 to 2025. During those years, they partnered closely with local believers and leaders to strengthen the church among the Shawi people. Josh now serves with MV as the Director of Church…