His Preparation

General ministry and life experience—

• Ben and Rachelle are fluent in Spanish.
• Both grew up immersed in the Argentine culture.
• Both were actively involved in parents’ missionary ministries.
• Both have participated in various music ministries.
• Ben led congregational worship for three years.
• Ben graduated from Baptist Bible College in 2004 with a Missions degree, and Baptist Bible Graduate School of Theology in 2009 with a MA in Biblical Studies.
• Rachelle graduated from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in 2001 with a degree in Bible and Womens’ Ministries, and Louisiana Baptist University in 2012.

Ministry to adults—

• Two years as directors for the Reformer’s Unanimous Addictions program, both were personally involved with the spiritual freedom and growth of its students.
• Both spent five years actively involved as Care Group leaders in a young families class.
• Both personally led adults to the Lord.
• Both personally discipled adults through a discipleship program.
• Ben- taught adult Sunday School and preached in church.
• Rachelle- Led ladies’ Bible study, taught devotionals.
• Both recruited and trained ministry leaders.

Ministry to youth—

• Both spent two years as Middle School directors.
• Both personally led youth to the Lord.
• Both personally discipled youth through a discipleship program.
• Both recruited and trained ministry leaders.

Ministry to children—

• Both built up and ran a bus route for Sunday morning services.
• Both Served as K-2^nd grade AWANA leaders.
• Ben- director of Sunday morning children’s ministry.
• Rachelle- Pre-school director for two years.
• Both Taught 2^nd and 5^th grade Sunday School classes.
• Both personally led children to the Lord.
• Both recruited and trained ministry leaders.