In this first part of a two-part series on Cloud of Witnesses, we hear the compelling story of Johnny and Susan Bolin, ABWE missionaries who served as church planters in Colombia, South America. Johnny shares his journey of coming to faith in Jesus, while Susan reflects on her foundational Christian upbringing that shaped her passion for missions.…
Cloud of Witnesses
The best remedy for a sick church is a missionary diet. Hear the stories of faithful global gospel workers from the past and the present—trials, triumphs, and tales of God’s miraculous working—and grow as a Christian living on mission.
Building for the Kingdom: Bill Hanson
On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear the inspiring story of Bill Hanson, a dedicated ABWE missionary who, alongside his wife Ginny, served for 20 years. Bill’s unique background in construction led him to the Project Office of ABWE, where he eventually became director.…
Faithful to His Calling: David and Doris Totman
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.…
Learning to Be God-Sufficient: Ruth Wood
Ruth Wood’s 30-year mission journey highlights God’s sufficiency through illness, burnout, and the power of compassion and rest in ministry.
Sharing the Love of Jesus: Dave and Debbie Woodard
In this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we sit down with Dave and Debbie Woodard, whose 30-year journey with ABWE has taken them from rural Tennessee to the heart of England and beyond. They share how God shaped their early call to missions, led them through decades of church planting and restoration in England, and guided them into leadership roles with ABWE.…
Up in the Air for Him: Ruth Scheltema
In this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear from Ruth Scheltema, who served with her husband, Hank, in Brazil as missionaries with ABWE for over 20 years. As church planters and pioneers in mission aviation, Hank and Ruth worked to spread the gospel to remote Amazonian villages previously accessible only by houseboat.…
