City ESL Director
Laura is 3rd Generation Japanese American that served on staff with First Free Church in St. Louis for 25 years. Laura specializes in English as Second language as a trainer and practitioner and loves all people and the city of St Louis. Laura has 2 adult children.
Reach Global UPG Director
After graduating from Missouri State in Springfield, Rick served for 10 years as Cru Director in Kansas and Missouri. He then managed his family sign business for 10 years. Rick helped plant First Free and Wellspring EFCA Churches in St. Louis before leaving for Europe with Reach Global. For 30 years Rick served with Reach Global as International Director of Church Planting in Europe, Russia, and Latin America. Rick and his wife just celebrated 50 years of marriage.
International Student Campus Ministry Advisor
Ed is Campus Staff with International Student Inc. in St. Louis, Originally from Manila, Philippines. Now with ISI, (International Student Inc.) in Metro St. Louis Region. For 22 years Ed was with MO Baptist Convention State staff. He was Multicultural Church planter among Ethnics in St. Louis. He pastored Filipino Churches in St. Louis & in New Orleans while at New Orleans Baptist Seminary. Ed has a passion for Prayer & Awakening. A long time Cardinal baseball fan since his youth in St. Louis. He loves bird watching, nature walks with his wife of 40 years, & his grand kitties. He also loves to reach out to the refugees, homeless, & those with special needs.
City Evangelism Training
Charlie serves as a cross-cultural catalyst for immigrant pastors to communicate the gospel in America. For 30 years Charlie served as Senior Executive in Telecommunications. For 30 years he served as an elder and evangelist in Church Planting. He ran a successful Christian Radio program. Charlie loves to teach and is a gifted teacher. Charlie currently serves as a High School Math Teacher. He has served for eight years on the Cup of Nations immigrant Soccer board. He loves to play Bridge.