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Elizabeth teaches biblical interpretation and pastoral ministry
courses. She’s also invited to preach and lead seminars frequently
in Protestant churches around Khartoum. "Faith, for Sudanese
Christians, is their life, not just a part of it," writes
Elizabeth. "Despite incredible hardships, which test their
faith daily, they exude a joy that continually inspires and encourages
us to live our lives of faith more boldly."
As regional liaison, Barry serves as a "bridge" between
partner churches and other mission co-workers in the region and
other members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) engaged in mission
in Sudan: individuals, congregations, presbyteries, synods, the
General Assembly Council staff, and mission support groups.
Barry was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. During his service
in the U.S. Army, he spent three years in Germany. After returning
to the United States, he worked for J & L Steel Corporation
in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. He later became a police officer,
serving in Wilkinsburg and Economy, Pennsylvania, before going
to work for Pinkerton's Inc. in Pittsburgh. He returned to Aliquippa
to work as a police officer before landing a similar job in Sharon
in 1990. Barry is an elder and a member of the Presbyterian Church
of Sharon in Pennsylvania.
Betsy was born in Pittsburgh and raised in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.
She received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education
at the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma before earning a doctor
of ministry degree from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond,
Virginia. Before her assignment to Khartoum, Betsy was pastor
of First Presbyterian Church of Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, and associate
pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Sharon. She is a member
of the Presbytery of Shenango.
Birthdays:
Barry - August 30
Elizabeth - April 28
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