The long-term missionaries we'll be partnering with in Aomori are the Ghents.
Martin was born in Ontario to dairy farmers in 1959. Ruth Mae was born in 1961 in Connecticut the youngest of 6 children. They were classmates at NBBI. After graduation in 1981,they married and moved to Toronto. They worked in CLC bookstore for a year, then as assistant pastor in EMBC for 4 years, before going to Japan as missionaries with OMF International in 1986. The first 4 years were involved in language training and gaining experience by assisting an established church. They began their current church planting effort in 1991.
They have a multitude of hobbies (woodworking, stained glass, sewing, cooking etc) which God is using for His kingdom.
They have 4 adopted children. Bethany (16), Micah (14), Aaron (11) and Naomi ( 9)
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Hey Alex,
Great to hear that your team has decided to start a blog for your trip to Japan. Will definitely keep you guys in prayer - I would actually love to go to Japan for mission - maybe next year or the year later!
In Christ,
Mish :)
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