Russell Holland - Norway
The Hollands were both saved at a young age and were raised by godly parents who kept them in church from the time they were very young. Over the next several years of their lives the Lord graciously called them to serve Him in full time ministry.
The Lord led them to educate themselves in the knowledge of His Word at Massillon Baptist College in Massillon, Ohio. There they were able to attain valuable material and education that will be invaluable in their efforts on the foreign field.
Shortly after graduating from Bible college they were married, and the Lord granted them the privilege of working in the ministries of Gateway Baptist Church in Sundance, Wyoming. While there they gained wonderful experience in the realms of preaching, teaching, song leading, directing the choir, teaching junior church, and other invaluable experience in a local church setting.
They are very excited about continuing in the path the Lord has set for them in serving Him on the mission field of Norway. They are very grateful for faithful Christians who will pray for and support us in this ministry.
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Michael Shaver- Iceland
Bro Shaver and his family are currently on the deputation trail to Iceland. While losing his wife to cancer, Bro Shaver and his children are still looking to get to Iceland. Be in prayer for their family during this difficult time!
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Nate Shaver- Iceland
Bro Shaver and his family are currently on deputation to the country of Iceland. They are hoping to get to the field by the summer of 2022.
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CHRIS YETZER - Italy
The Yetzer's were both born and raised in Ohio. Bro. Yetzer was reared in a faithful Catholic family. A confused Catholic youth worker gave the story of Jesus’ grace to him when he was fourteen. That experience gave him a false salvation testimony that he used when he started going to a Baptist church in tenth grade with a friend. That Baptist church was the first place Bro. Chris heard truth clearly preached from the King James Bible. The realization that the preaching was true because of God’s Word thrilled him. He moved to Columbus and searched for a church close to where he was staying. There Bro. Chris discovered what standards are and began changing mine. A bus route took over his usual Saturday activities, and he found myself lingering around the church wanting to converse and be with the people of God. Upon deciding he wanted to go to Hyles-Anderson College, Bro. Yetzer received an application in the mail. The application asked him for his testimony of salvation. Conviction gripped him because he knew he was not saved. The next Sunday, on August 3, 2003, he repented of his sin and asked Jesus for His gift of eternal life.
The Yetzer's have one son and one daughter. William Allen was born on December 9, 2007, and Ann Marie was born in Italy on September 7, 2011.
