Faithful to His Calling: David and Doris Totman

David and Doris Totman share their incredible 40-year journey of faith, from the jungles of South Asia to planting churches in Africa.

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 story is a stirring reminder that obedience and faithfulness to God’s mission continue long after returning from the field, as they now serve in their local church, embodying a lifelong commitment to the Great Commission.

Key Quotes:

  • “God just wanted us to be faithful—wherever he leads.”
  • “Sometimes we think, ‘You go to the mission field, you come home and die,’ but there’s still so much ministry to be done.”

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