Through the years Randy and Laurie have had varied ministries in Paraguay, South America, among the Aché and Chamacoco peoples, and at the mission main office in Asunción. They’ve had the privilege of serving in such areas as tribal language and culture study, Bible teaching, medical work, teaching in an indigenous school, computer technician, tribal station bookkeeper, field supply buyer, mission representative to the Paraguayan government, mission print shop, field magazine editor, school board member, treasurer and president, field bookkeeper, mission link with local churches, field security coordinator, language/culture consultant, mobilization team, field administrator, and guest house hostess.
After 37 years in Paraguay, in August 2024, they transitioned from Paraguay to serving with Ethnos360 at the Ethnos360 Bible Institute in Waukesha, WI, discipling, mentoring, and equipping others to continue to reach unreached peoples around the world.
Randy and Laurie serve as the Director of Student Ministries and the Accounts Payable Clerk, and also as dorm parents for various student dorms.
As the Director of Student Ministries, Randy is focused on discipleship, mentoring, instruction, and administration, as he interacts with two interns, 13 student ministry leaders, and the student body as a whole, with the goal of their becoming godly, well equipped, biblical leaders that can serve and be used of the Lord as they apply biblical principles to their everyday lives.
With three key goals or facets, EBI Student Ministries offers students practical opportunities to apply the spiritual truths they’re learning, both on campus and in ministry. This approach provides them with meaningful spiritual engagement through work, responsibility, outreach, and conversations that focus on personal growth in these life areas.
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- Campus: To keep costs down, each student at EBI is assigned a Campus Ministry of around 3 hours a week involving cleaning, maintenance, etc.
- Church: Students find a church home and look for ways to become an active part through service and ministry.
- Community: Involvement in the community through serving and seeking opportunities to share the Gospel and put into practice what they’re learning at EBI.