Daryl and Jen serve in Costa Rica, supporting the local discipleship network VidaNet. They serve on the leadership team of VidaNet and give leadership to the daily operations at Casa VidaNet. Daryl assists with organizing finances and administrative responsibilities for VidaNet. The programs of VidaNet provide long- and short-term discipleship and leadership training for young people from Central and North America. Jen serves as hospitality coordinator for VidaNet, planning and preparing for individuals and groups who stay at Casa VidaNet. Jen also serves as a counselor for El Nido, VidaNet’s crisis pregnancy center which provides support and resources for mothers and children in crisis.
Steve and Bethany, and their family, are serving with the Life Enrichment Church in Thailand, expanding the reach of God’s Good News by cultivating the next generation of disciples.
Michael and Nancy walk with people as they discover God’s purpose for their lives and grow in relationship with Jesus. They partner with a Christian non-profit focusing on the prevention of childhood sexual abuse and the development of a local Christian retreat center.
Donations may be sent to Old Road Mennonite Church, 5795 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, PA 17527, along with a note designating it for Nancy and Michael Hostetter.
Lena serves as Advance staff in Lancaster, Pa. In this role, she disciples and mentors Advance participants and volunteers with Neighbors Community Center.
Gerry and Donna are volunteer workers, who travel to Vietnam and other international locations to train pastors and church workers. They also develop curriculum from an Anabaptist perspective for post-high school learners.
To contribute toward the program expenses of the Keeners’ work, checks may be mailed to:
Eastern Mennonite Missions
PO Box 8617
Lancaster PA 17604
Memo line “SE Asia Program Ministry/G&D Keener.”
Michael and Ruth serve as members of the Christian-Muslim Relations Team, having served previously for nearly 10 years in South Asia. During this time they lived and worked in a Muslim community. This deep background experience is critical to understanding Muslims and gives them something to draw upon as they equip others for fruitful and life-giving relationships with Muslims. During those years in South Asia, they were devoted to prayer as one of their primary ministry functions. Their gifts and experience help the CMRT continue to grow in prayer and equipping others in prayer as a vital part of mission.
Nick serves as a mission intern in eastern Germany. As a post-communist area with a significant immigrant population, this context provides unique opportunities and challenges. Nick hopes to reach out to people of diverse backgrounds with Christ’s love and to disciple them as they find purposeful life in Him. Nick looks forward to showing hospitality and providing opportunities for fellowship through the local church context.
Nick serves as a mission intern in eastern Germany. As a post-communist area with a significant immigrant population, this context provides unique opportunities and challenges. Nick hopes to reach out to people of diverse backgrounds with Christ’s love and to disciple them as they find purposeful life in Him. Nick looks forward to showing hospitality and providing opportunities for fellowship through the local church context.