Jesus encouraged his followers not to make converts, but disciples. Realizing a harvest of this kind requires commitment and devotion. We support a number of ongoing foreign mission efforts.

Ukraine

Planted by Stephan Bilak in 1991 after years of broadcasting the gospel through the Iron Curtain, a vibrant church in Ternopil, Ukraine is now helping with other church planting ministries in Ukraine. Various members of the Troy Church have traveled to Ternopil to help with Bible education, family camps and the annual VBS which attracts children from all over the city.

Guatemala

We have been involved in the mission work of Marty and Diane Quigley in Guatemala since it began in 1981. Their efforts there are wide and varied. They are involved in distributing Bibles in the native languages in both written and audio format. In their contact with local people they have identified and met a number of benevolent needs, particularly widows, orphans and disabled people. Their main focus is education. Marty is teaching local part-time rural pastors who are sincere and dedicated, but have very limited reading skills and consequently little knowledge of the Bible. Diane is helping the local Christian school by serving on the board and assisting in teaching English. Their two children, Joe and Miriam, have both been involved in additional mission work.

Thailand

Averill and Kathy Allen serve in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Averill supports church fellowships throughout the region, helping to equip ministry leaders. Kathy works with a counseling ministry to provide support and encouragement to missionaries.