About Us

I (Dan) was born in Lakewood, Ohio and grew up in Avon Lake, Ohio. I committed my life to Christ when I was 5 years old.  At age 16 I was called into ministry while a part of Christian Heritage Assembly of God as Pastor John Bunney, a former missionary himself, shared about the call to serve the Lord. I attended North Central Bible College (now North Central University) in Minneapolis, MN and would then move just south of the Twin Cities to Owatonna, Minnesota to serve as an Associate Pastor over Youth and Worship. Then, in 1991, I became an AGWM missionary appointed to serve in Okinawa, Japan.

We served as AGWM missionaries from 1991-2002 in Okinawa, Japan. Having first served as the Associate Pastor of Neighborhood Church in Okinawa with Ed and Faith Ferguson, I would then step into the role of Lead Pastor, where we served until 2002. The ministry among the military and Japanese communities were the focus of our time in Japan, and many friendships have continued to this day, as well as new friends made along the way in subsequent ministry in the USA.

Paula was born in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania and was raised as a Missionary Kid from the time she went to Africa with her parents, Ed and Faith Ferguson, when she was 2 years old. They would later move to the Netherlands, where Paula and her family served as missionaries for eight years in Holland from elementary school through 10th grade. She would later enter the travel industry, but would then respond to the call of God as the opportunity arose to serve in Okinawa, Japan.  

Though we had met at North Central University, it was here in Japan that we were married and our daughter Danielle and son Christian were born.  The Lord called us to return to the US, where we pastored a church in Columbiana, Ohio, during which Dan completed the Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership at Southeastern University. We would then come to pastor in Cape Coral, Florida. Again, so many times of ministry together have created lasting memories and friendships.  

Now, with the call to return to missions, we look forward to returning to this nation with a desire to see a great move of God in Japan! We are so thankful for the friends who stand with us in prayer and who support the ministry to which God has called us! 

We have two children, Danielle and Christian.  Christian is married to our “Daughter-In-Love” Addison.  We are grateful for the wonderful relationship we have with them, and though separated miles, we rejoice in their love for the Lord and commitment to pursue His purposes in their lives.

We are delighted to be back in Japan, and are so grateful for all who pray, believe, and partner with us in this endeavor to see Jesus lifted high in Japan!