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Born and raised in South Africa, Maricka completed her studies in missions, Bible, and theology at God’s Bible School and College [in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA], after which she served for three years at the Bible Methodist Shepherds College in the Philippines.

Returning to South Africa in 2020, she helped launch Africa 85, a joint initiative between Bible Methodist Missions and Hope International Missions, which seeks to provide accessible training to underserved pastors in Africa, of which she manages most of the day-to-day administration.

Whenever her primary assignment with Africa 85 allows for it, she’s also involved in her home Afrikaans-speaking church denomination with music and youth ministry, as well as global mission awareness initiatives.

David and Diana Martínez are missionaries serving in Mexico. David holds a BA in Ministerial Education from GBS&C and an MA in Bible from the Central American Theological Seminary (SETECA). He is fluent in both Spanish and English. Diana, fluent in Spanish and currently learning English, also participates in the ministry.

David’s primary focus is on theological education at Ezra Biblical Seminary, and he often translates SGC curriculum and other Sunday school materials into Spanish. They are preparing for church planting in Oaxaca while also anticipating the growth of their family. In his free time, David enjoys reading and writing, while Diana loves experimenting with new Mexican recipes.

Brennan and Ivon Muir have been serving under Bible Methodist Missions in Mexico since 2013. Both have bachelor degrees in World Missions and Intercultural Studies.

Brennan recently earned an MA in Biblical Studies and is also an ordained elder with the Heartland Bible Methodist Conference. Ministry activities include teaching and training through Ezra Biblical Seminary, which exists to make disciples of Christ who are passionate about knowing, obeying, and sharing the Word of God (Ezra 7:10).

Their favorite area of ministry is making disciples in non-formal settings, beginning in the home with their three children—Brennan, Jared, and Alessandra. Family pastimes include reading books, playing sports, playing music, learning carpentry, and exploring new locations.