On staff at RFA since 2002, Chris serves as Missions and Evangelism Pastor. Chris is ordained as an Assemblies of God Evangelist and also serves with Way of the Cross Ministries in the area of missionary evangelism. Pastor Chris and his wife, Amy, have 3 children; Olivia, Ethan, and Isaac.
My name is Andrea. I just graduated from high school. I live in Raleigh and attend RFA. I am ready to listen to God's calling and go help the children of the world. Pavia is only step one on my road of many. Thanks for all your prayers!
I am 17 years old, live in Newton, N.C., and Christ Alive Church is my home. The Lee family is like my second family, and I am so grateful that I am going on my first overseas mission trip with them and the rest of the RFA team. I did not think I would have the opportunity to go on an overseas mission trip until much later in my life. But for some reason God has made it clear that I am supposed to go now. I have a passion for Jesus that I cannot put into words, and I want to share this passion with the beautiful people of Venezuela. I know I will be there to make a difference in their lives, but for some reason I think it will be the other way around.
Larry lives in New Bern, N.C. with his lovely wife, Diane. He has a daughter, Randie, and a son, Mitch, along with two stepdaughters, Heather and Danielle. Larry and Diane are member of Cornerstone Assembly of God in New Bern, N.C. and are very active in several ministry programs. Together, Larry and Diane are the leaders of the "Five Love Languages" class. Larry is a member of the Pastor's Council, co-chairs the Building and Grounds Ministry, sings on the Worship Team, co-chairs the Men's Ministry and is developing an Environmental Ministry. His love of the world that God has created for us led him to work in the environmental field. That love of, and concern for, the condition of God's creation is the basis for the developement of the Environmental Ministry. Hobbies include SCUBA Diving, hunting, being outdoors, riding his classic Harley-Davidson, and mostly spending time with his wife.
Joshua is a student who enjoys running the sound system in Children's Church. This is his second mission trip. His first mission trip was to Nicaragua with KidzABlaze. He participated in a drama and ran the sound system. Joshua is excited about traveling to Venezuela to help build a church building where more children can learn about God.
I am married to Renea, have one daugher Brianna, live in Newton, N.C. and I am a member of Christ Alive Church in Newton. This is my second overseas mission trip as Renea and I have also been to Honduras. My wife had informed me after talking to Angela Nelson that our next mission trip would be to Venezuela to work with them. One year later and here we are. I have been in children's and youth ministry for over 20 years, so a second chance to share the love of Christ with children in another part of the world is beyond description. God turned my world upside down last time. What will he do this time?
I am married to Roger, have one daughter Brianna, live in newton, N.C. and I am a member of Christ Alive Church in Newton. This is our second overseas mission trip, and I cannot begin to describe how excited I am. In the summer of 2011, I was sitting at a pool at kids camp talking to Angela Nelson about a place called Pavia. I told my husband later than day that our next mission trip would be to Pavia, Venezuela to work with them. God is so good as he has rewarded us with the opportunity to fulfill that dream. My last mission trip put a burning passion in me to go on as many trips as possible and to impact kids' lives with the love of Christ.
I am the daughter of Roger and Renea, live in Newton, N.C. and Christ Alive Church is my home. I am 16 years old and thi is my first overseas mission trip. I am so blessed that I am already getting to go across the ocean to make a difference in the lives of other people. I don't know what to expect except that my parents keep telling me it will change my life. I only know that God has a plan for me and even though I am not sure what it is yet, I do know that He has given me this opportunity so that he can begin to show me. I hope this is the first trip of many.
This will be our third missionary journey. We are so thankful to God again for allowing us to be a part of helping to change someone else's world. God has been faithful to us in our 24 years of ministry, and we are still amazed at what He is up to. In this season of our ministry, we are patiently waiting on His plan for our lives. Our heart is missions, and we are so excited to join with this team this summer.
Isabel Lopez
I am a member of Living Water Assembly of God in Spring Lake. I know that God has called me to missions and after I returned from Indonesia, I saw the email inviting people to go to Venezuela and I felt compelled to go. Before I went to Indonesia, I remember when Chris Nelson came to our church while raising his budget, and I saw his excitement for the mission in Venezuela. At that moment I had the desire to go there. I praise God for this opportunity to be able to go to Venezuela and see what God is doing there. At the same time my eyes and spirit will be open for His leading. Just praying about it.
Brittany attends Pitt Community College where she has about two semesters. After she graduates, she hopes to take a year off from school and go to either NCMC or one of the ENGAGE's. Brittany's dream is to be a missionary teacher. God spoke to her heart concerning this trip by using Matthew 4:16-17 (go read it). "We are going as lights in the darkness, as ambassadors to proclaim the truth and life instead of death, and to call a people back to the One True God."
My name is Aaron McMillan. I currently attend Maxton First Assembly. I am 16 years old and am a Senior. I really do not completely know what God wants me to do right now, so I'm trying a new experience with mission work. Still I really want to go to Pavia because I am eager to learn Spanish and the culture. So before our trip, I have been studying my Spanish. If there is one thing I want to accomplish in Pavia it is to witness and see people saved. Also, I myself want to receive something from this trip and just learn from it.
Vickie has been attending RFA since 2007 and loves helping out with the children's ministries there, including teaching the 2-year-old Sunday School class each week. This is her second mission trip with RFA, the first being to Haiti in December. She has also been a counselor for Royal Family Kids Camp for the the past 2 years.
Muriel lives in Winterville, N.C. where she attends Faith Assembly of God church. She has 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Muriel has been on numerous other mission trips including Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Belize, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Venezuela. This will be trip #13. Muriel's lifelong passion is missions, to go wherever the Lord leads her to go, and to do His work and be in His will.
My name is Seth Reavis. I'm entering my third year at N.C. State University where I am working on my degree in Sports Management and a minor in Coaching Education. This will be my third trip to Venezuela and I am very excited to get back there and see what God has done within the last year as I already saw a big improvement from year one to year two!
Chad is married to Meagan, lives in Grantsboro, N.C. and attends Cornerstone Assembly in New Bern. He first learned about Pavia two years ago when his church raised funds for the Pavia Project. Chad went to Pavia last year with the adult team from RFA and this will be his second trip there. "I'm so glad God chose for us to return to Pavia. Last year was such an awesome experience and I can't wait to see what God has in store for this year and I'm looking forward to reuniting with our family in Pavia."
Meagan Richards
Meagan is married to Chad, lives in Grantsboro, N.C. and attends Cornerstone Assembly in New Bern. She is the children's care coordinator for children ages 5 and under at her church. This will be Meagan's second mission trip. Her first mission trip was to Pavia last year. She first learned about Pavia two years ago when her church raised funds for the Pavia Project. It was after this she began to feel God calling her to Pavia and its children. She is most excited about working with the children and teachers of Pavia. "I feel so blessed that God has chosen to send Chad and me back to Venezuela with this great group of people. I know God is going to do great things and I cannot wait to go back!"
My name is Greg Richards and I am married to Phyllis. I attend Cornerstone church in New Bern, North Carolina. I play guitar and sing on the praise and worship team. This will be my third mission trip, the first in Bangalore, India and the second in the Alaskan wilderness, and I am looking forward to having a chance to minister to the people of Pavia, especially the children. "It is easier to build a child than repair a man."
Larissa is a mother to a 6 year old named Malachi. She attends Cornerstone Assembly of God in New Bern, N.C. and has been a part of that congregation for almost 3 years. She is part of the worship team and volunteers at her local Pregnancy Resource Center. Larissa felt called into missions about two years ago by being reminded of something God showed her as a preteen. This is Larissa's first mission trip. Upon returning from Venezuela, she will be entering into her first semester of nursing school. "I am honored that God would share his burden with me . . . I continue to ask Him to break my heart for the things that break His, and He continues to do so. I am excited to see what God does in Pavia during this trip and as time goes on. I am expecting great things!"
Melissa lives in Raleigh where she and her husband have a handyman services company. She has travelled in Central America, but this will be her first mission trip and first time to South America. Melissa is grateful to be a witness to what God has planned for this trip and for the skills He has equipped her with over the years.
My name is Brittany White. I attend RFA and I am eighteen years old. I have two wonderful parents and three siblings. My first year of college at UNC-Greensboro just wrapped up this spring. During this time, I missed my family terribly but I loved it. It was such a great experience and I can't wait for more. I'm studying to become an elementary teacher with a concentration in teaching English as a second language along with a minor in dance. I'm very passionate about everything I do especially when it comes to the Lord's work. I feel more than led to go on this trip and feel God has definitely blessed me by opening up doors for me to be able to go.
Amazing Team!! I know you are going to have a great time in Pavia. I pray that God can bless you and use you in an awesome way!!
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