Ministry

The purpose of our ministry is to resource local church leaders in Portugal in three key areas: Biblical Counseling, Leadership Development and Mentoring.


Biblical Counseling

Since we have been involved in Biblical counseling for many years, we can assist our Portuguese churches in this imporant area. Our belief in the sufficiency of the Scriptures encourages us to use the Word of God to help people work through difficulties and trials. It is our desire to help local churches through counseling and through training counselors. There is already a small group of leaders who desire to continue in their development of soul care for those in their ministry.

Leadership Development

Every organization needs leaders and it has been our passion to equip men and women to effectively serve in their local churches. Ephesians 4 and 2 Timothy 2 encourage leaders to train others to do the work of the ministry. We have had many years of teaching and training that focus on glorifying God through the local church. It is an exciting time in Portugal as we have many people who studied with us in the past and are busy serving. We look forward to joing with them as they reproduce themselves in the lives of those they serve.

Mentoring

The evangelical percentage in Portugal remains at .04% (thats less than one-half of one percent). There remain whole counties with little to no gospel witness. Even in this stark landscape, God continues to work. Church are looking for new and exciting ways to start new churches. We have extensive experience in helping local churches dream big and reach new areas.

We will be helping churches form micro-networks. This is the joining together of churches to accomplish what they could not accomplish alone. It is amazing how God blesses when churches partner together for the kingdom of God.

Ministry Experience

    • Baptist Bible Seminary, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

      • Graduated 1996| Doctor of Ministry, Thesis: Issues Related to Ministry Training in Portugal

    • Faith Baptist Bible Seminary, Ankeny, Iowa

      • Graduated 1993| Masters of Divinity

    • Spurgeon Baptist Bible College. Mulberry, Florida

      • Graduated1990| BA in Pastoral Studies

    • Theological Education and Church Planter (2022-present) | currently serving in Portugal with …..

    • Assistant Pastor (2020-2022) Mogadore Baptist Church | 3603 Carper Ave. Akron, OH 44312

    • Pastor (2012 – 2020) HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH | 1822 Highview Ave. Akron, OH 44301

    • Church Planter and Theological Education (1994 – 2012) ABWE | PO Box 8585, Harrisburg, PA. 17105

    • Pastor (1991 – 1994) at Faith Baptist Church | Prairie City, IA

      • I served as head pastor of this rescue work. The church grew from twelve in regular attendance to fifty during his ministry.

    • Camp Counselor (1987 – 1988) Skyview Ranch | Millersburg, OH

      • I served as counselor for two summers.

    • Youth Pastor (1987 – 1990) Sunlit Shores Baptist Church, St. Petersburg, FL

      • Amy and I worked with the youth and in ministry while in Bible College in Florida.

    • Pastor & President of The Leadership Development Group in Lisbon, Portugal (1998-2012)

      • Another part of our ministry in Portugal was the creation and development of an undergraduate and graduate ministry training program. The Leadership      Development Group is a Bible college and seminary. Ken was the president and director of the school.

      • When we began our work in Ramada, the church had only a handful of members and was in danger of closing. Together with the help of Brian and Laurie Dix, the church has been able to re-establish its base and is in the process of forming new leaders. The church now has the following characteristics:

        • Sunday Attendance of 80-90

        • Weekly youth group attendance of 30

        • Numerous weekly discipleship studies

        • Leaders being formed through a series of leadership development courses

        • The majority of the congregation is new believers

        • A national pastor

    • I am a Biblical counselor with many years of experience. Certified with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors since 2007.

    • I speak fluent Portuguese.

    • I have worked with many churches in strategic planning around the globe.

    • I have been a part of several church revitalization works.

    • I have aided in the merger of three churches which is now Hope Baptist Church, Akron OH.