Randy, Naomi, Jewel (left), Joy (right), Evalena (top left), and Rylee (baby)
Our Testimonies
 Randy
I had the privilege of being born into a pastor's home. My dad led me to the Lord at the age of 5. In 2002, my parents both felt the call of God to go to Cambodia as missionaries. in 2004, at the age of 17, I moved to Cambodia with my parents and younger sister. The two years I spent in Cambodia as a teenager were truly life-changing! I made friends, learned to converse in Khmer, and participated in ministry on a weekly basis. Following the advice of my parents, I enrolled in Bible College with the intent of staying for one year. During the missions conference at Lancaster Baptist Church, I clearly felt God calling me into ministry and leading me back to Cambodia as a missionary. Upon graduating in 2011, I went back to Cambodia and spent a year helping my parents in ministry. During this year, I was able to study the language of Cambodia more in depth and also preach in the language. After returning to the States, I was accepted into an internship program called Advanced Ministry Training. For one year, I was able to intern in three local churches and glean from various seasoned men of God. This program concluded with a 2 week trip to Uganda to visit with a veteran missionary which was especially helpful to me. From 2013 to 2016, I served as the Assistant Pastor at College Heights Baptist Church in Farmington, Mew Mexico under the leadership of Pastor Burson Corley. During my time at College Heights Baptist Church, I had the privilege of running the Youth Department, heading up the music ministry, as well as run ministries like VBS and Youth Conferences. I was also given the opportunity to preach several times each year to our church family. The mentorship of Pastor Burson Corley was also very valuable to me personally. While serving at College Heights, God brought my wife, Naomi, and I together. Through our marriage, God has given me a woman who loves God, loves people, and has a burden for the mission field. We are so excited to see how God is using us in Cambodia as we surrender to His perfect will!
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 Naomi
I had the privilege of being born into a pastor’s home. My parents led me to the Lord when I was 6. My family had a wonderful time serving God together in Espanola, NM. God opened doors for me to take missions trips to Mexico and Haiti when I was a teenager, and to Japan, Korea, and Israel as a young adult. At an early age, God burdened my heart for missions, and I knew He wanted me to be involved in missions in some way – whether through giving or through going. When I was 14, I surrendered my life to the Lord for whatever He would have me to do. After graduating from high school in 2005, I enrolled in the Bible Institute in my local church. As I was attending the Bible Institute, I was able to learn and grow through serving in the Christian school, doing some secretarial work for my dad, and helping with janitorial work in my church. This was a huge time of growth in my life as God allowed me to serve full-time in ministry as part of my training. In 2009, I graduated from Faith Bible Institute and Valley Bible Baptist Institute. The following year, I graduated with a BA in English through Thomas Edison State University so that I could teach English on the mission field if God ever opened that door. Through the following 5 years, I continued teaching at Valley Baptist Academy , while also serving in my local church as a Sunday school teacher and pianist, and working as an Academic Life Coach through Lumerit Education. Each of these opportunities provided wonderful experience in teaching, mentoring, discipleship, and organizing events. Through this time, God continued to burden my heart for missions, but specifically for young ladies who had been involved in prostitution and human trafficking. With the goal of gaining basic medical knowledge to use in the future, I gained certification as an EMT Basic in 2014. It was during this time that God brought Randy and I together. Looking back on my life and the experiences God allowed me to have, I realize that God was preparing me to serve alongside Randy in Cambodia. I am thankful for how God is guiding us as we serve Him in Cambodia!
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Jewel Lynn
I was born on September 16, 2016, in Farmington, NM. Shorty after I was born, my Mommy and Daddy began traveling on deputation. I went to Cambodia just before my 2nd birthday. I like to help my mommy make tortillas and muffins. My job is to help set up for church every Sunday. Sometimes I am my daddy's visitation partner and help play with the little kids while he talks with the adults. My mommy teaches me in English in the mornings, but then I go to Khmer school in the afternoons. I like to run and play, but I also like to do crafts and art projects, too!
Joy Anna
I was born on November 1, 2017 in the back of an RV on the way to the birthing clinic in Sonora, CA! I moved to Cambodia with my family just before my first birthday. I like running in the yard, playing tag, and ridding my scooter. My mommy is my teacher for homeschool in the mornings, but in the afternoons I go to Khmer school where I am learning to read, write and speak Khmer. Being fun and crazy are my best qualities!
Evalena Faith
I was born on March 2nd, 2022 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. My first name is also a Cambodian name, which makes all the Cambodian people happy. I love my Mommy, Daddy, and big sisters! I like to run and play with my friends and my sisters. I especially like to give big hugs and snuggle with my mommy and daddy. When my mommy helps sing the songs for Bible Club, I always go and help her. I enjoy spending time with my family most of all!
Rylee Grace
I was born on January 1st, 2024 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. My daddy and mommy say that all the fireworks on New Year's Eve are in celebration of my birthday! People make me smile and laugh, and I like to make others smile too. Whenever we go out to the market or a restaurant people always like to hold me and take me all around to meet everyone. I love my daddy, but right now my mommy is my favorite!