Eddie Pagan has been proclaiming God’s word for more than 35 years. He and his wife, Rita, both felt the urgent need to do that in Bulgaria in the late 90’s after talking with some friends who had helped establish that church. They took their two young children and spent four years helping a small group of Christians grow in faith and reach out to others. That gave them valuable experience learning what helps these Christians, many of whom live in conditions we find it hard to imagine, and what can do more harm than good. Eddie was excited to be asked to serve with this foundation to share his experiences working in eastern Europe and mainland China, as well as contacts he has made with those who have traveled to many other parts of our world.

After returning to the US, he continued to preach and serve as an elder in Paris, KY, until taking a sabbatical in January 2020. They are now worshiping with the Fayette church in Lexington, KY, a local church that has a long history of supporting evangelists in mission fields on five continents.

Chris Jones grew up in the Louisville, Kentucky area and now lives in Orlando, FL where he works as a real estate attorney.  Chris and his wife, Lori, have been married and working together to serve the Lord since 1993 and have been blessed with four children.

Chris has been a member of the Fortune Road Church of Christ in Kissimmee, FL since moving to Orlando in 2007 and has had the privilege of serving the congregation as a shepherd since 2015.  He has been teaching God’s Word as an occasional stand-in preacher and frequent bible study teacher since 1994.

While serving as a shepherd and speaking with those working to spread the gospel and strengthen brethren in other parts of the world, he has become acutely aware of the needs of preachers and brethren elsewhere in the world.  In Colossians 4:17, Paul exhorts a fellow laborer in Christ to “fulfill the ministry that you have received from the Lord.”  Chris is honored to be asked to be a part of this endeavor and sees it as a part of his fulfillment of his service to the Lord.  His prayer and hope is that our efforts will provide much-needed tools to our fellow laborers around the world who are endeavoring to fulfill their ministries to the Lord.

Heather currently lives in Louisville, KY, and works as a Case Manager for a local non-profit mental health agency, and recently became a mother to beautiful boy and girl twins, Janlea and Titus. She currently has no hobbies or interests because she has newborn twins. However, prior to that, she loved cooking, DIY home projects, exploring local and unique restaurants with her husband, and party planning. 

From a young age, I can remember asking my parents, “what happens on judgment day to people who have never heard the gospel or even seen a Bible?” A child, probably not understanding the full gravity of that question, but understanding enough to feel concern and compassion for those souls who aren’t blessed with access to God’s Word like we are in this country. Wondering, “would God judge them for not obeying when they didn’t know what they were supposed to be obeying?”, “Are they condemned to an eternity in hell just because no one shared the gospel with them?” Fast forward to this opportunity to fill that exact need that I saw as a young child. What an exciting way for that thought, formed so many years ago, to come full circle and allow me to be a part of an organization whose mission is simply to give everyone the opportunity to know God’s Word and be saved!