PARKSIDE IWS
International Workers
Chris & Jamie O’Dell
Taipei, Taiwan
Chris & Jamie fell in love with Taiwan in 2009 and launched a coffee shop - the Aroma Cafe - as a way to meet and connect with local Taiwanese. Their ministry has grown from a simple coffee shop into a local church of more than 100 regular attendees and a training ground for people who desire to follow in their footsteps. Chris & Jamie have four boys - Enoch, Noah, Judah, & Malachi.
Justin & Brittany Siemens
Manchester, England
Justin & Brittany have been given an opportunity to do a new work in Manchester, England, alongside the Chinese diaspora. Their mission is simple: identify and develop missional leaders through cross-cultural ministry with Jesus. Justin & Brittany have two daughters - Kennedy and Hailee.
Kevin & Laura
Latin America
Kevin & Laura are blessed to love language and are involved in Bible translation. They have been on the mission field for more than 10 years and have great joy seeing scripture translated into local languages.
Andre & Kate
Southeast Asia
Andre and Kate are serving with CAMA services in Southeast Asia in an agricultural capacity. Their passion is to serve people holistically, meeting their greatest felt needs while bringing the hope of Jesus to them. They are in full-time language study and focusing on building local relationships with their direct community. They have two children - Penelope and Lorenzo.
Brad & Julie Nelson
Sendai, Japan
Brad & Julie are serving in Senai, Japan. They are launching Envision Japan and have been busy with language study and culture in Sendai. Brand & Julie have three children - Jaron, Clive, and Eleanor.
Stephen & Jennie Jones
Berlin, Germany
Stephen & Jennie are serving with Envision Berlin in Germany. Envision Berlin is active in the local community through art events, music, and creative outreaches. Stephen & Jennie have three children - Rosemarie, Owen, and William.