The mission of Latin America ChildCare is to transform the lives of children in need with the good news of Jesus Christ through education and other ministries of compassion.

 

Ken & Marcie Dahlager Director   kdahlager@lacc4hope.org  mdahlager@lacc4hope.org	Over their many years in ministry, Ken and Marcie Dahlager have served in various capacities throughout the Assembly of God Fellowship.  They have 3 adult children and have lived in Mexico and Costa Rica.
Mike Ennis Director of Development  mennis@lacc4hope.org	An Alabama native, Mike spent 18 years Pastoring in the Atlanta, Georgia area.  During that time he made several youth missions trips to Russia.  From there he moved to Springfield where he worked at Convoy of Hope for 8 years.  Mike is married to Christy and they have two sons.  Did You Know?  Mike served on the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Committee.
Patricia Stidham Office Supervisor pstidham@lacc4hope.org	Born to missionary parents, Pat and her siblings spent a great part of their lives in the nations of Peru and Chile ministering to natives there.  After Pat got married she lived in Spain for a short time.  She is a dedicated mother and grandmother of one adult son and three young grand children.
Shannon Lyman  Assistant to the Director Administrative Coordinator                          sdlyman@lacc4hope.org	Shannon has a rich Assembly of God heritage.  Wife and mother of two young boys, Shannon gardens and enjoys baking.  A true asset, Shannon has spent her entire adult life working with the General Council of the Assemblies of God.
Regina Rogers Assistant to the Director of Development Development                       Administrative Coordinator                                             rrogers@lacc4hope.org	Regina has worked here in the Sponsor Care Office for 5 years.  She serves voluntarily, as the Ministry Administrator for a local Springfield ministry and has a deep passion for worship.  Regina is a global-minded person and enjoys watching news programs and listening to talk-radio.  Did You Know?  In 1992 Regina received an academic scholarship from the former CEO of Payless Cashways.
Jim Powers Translations Department Coordinator  jpowers@lacc4hope.org	Jim has a soft and gentle soul but a lions approach to ministry.  Completely dedicated to the authenticity and integrity of the gospel, Jim spent a great part of his life in Paraguay helping others come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.  Jim is married to wife Kathleen and has 3 adult children.
Rick Pasquale Director of Church Relations rpasquale@lacc4hope.org	Rick is a third generation Pentecostal preacher who believes the Spirit is relevant and effective for meeting the needs of today's society.  Rick travels extensively and uses a highly motivated and energetic preaching style to reach all people. He is a highly sought after convention, camp and retreat speaker throughout the United States and around the globe.  Rick is married to Jennifer and together they are the dedicated parents of 3 daughters.  Did You Know?  In addition to being a dynamic preacher, Rick also consults with ministries, lending and real estate institutions.
Gene Maddux Network Administrator gmaddux@lacc4hope.org	Gene has a joyful sense of humor and enjoys making those around him laugh.  He is a dedicated husband and father of 2 daughters and has a deep heart for prayer.
Brett Gibbs Technical Support Assistant bgibbs@lacc4hope.org	The newest member to the Sponsor Care Office,  Brett is a student and will be getting married in February 2008!  Did You Know?  Brett sings lead and plays guitar in a Christian band.
Mindy Caldwell Field Representative            Argentina, Belize, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay mcaldwell@lacc4hope.org	Mindy loves taking pictures, scrap booking, baking and decorating cakes.  Mindy is a singer and used to travel with a Christian singing group ministering in churches throughout Missouri and Kansas.  Married for almost 5 years, and proud owners of two dogs, Snoopy and Pepper, Mindy and her husband have served as Youth Pastors in San Angelo, Texas and Coffeyville, Kansas.  Currently they serve as Table Leaders in their Adult Bible Fellowship Class for the Young Married at their home church, James River Assembly of God.  Did You Know?  Mindy's former singing group sang professionally in Branson, Missouri for "Jammin' With Jesus."
Sarah Hemphill     Field Representative  Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador Costa, Ecuador Sierra, Jamaica,  Venezuela                                         shemphill@lacc4hope.org	In addition to the SCO, Sarah has worked in different departments throughout the General Council.  A Missionettes leader in her home church, Sarah enjoys a good novel and spending time with her husband Jeff and two boys at their rural homestead.
Ruth Zenelia Perez  Field Representative          Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Peru                                                    rzperez@lacc4hope.org	Ruth comes from a strong ministry-minded family.  Native of Nicaragua, Ruth has also lived in Colombia, and Mexico before coming to the US.  Ruth has taught Bible studies, been a Pastor's assistant, and has done editing for books written in Spanish.  She currently serves in her home church in the Nursery ministry and is committed to a daily prayer life.  Did You Know?  Ruth served as a Deaconness in her former church in Latin America.
Norma Garnica                                                      Mail & Contribution Specialist   ngarnica@lacc4hope.org	Norma is a devoted wife and mother of 3; (soon to be a grandma) she loves to cook, exercise and do K-runs. She loves prayer and has a great passion for the children’s ministry.  She has served as a Nursery and Preschool (Sunday school) teacher, Nursery Director, WM’s leadership. Currently is coordinating the M-Pact Rainbows dept. at her home church; which she deeply enjoys. It has been a blessing for her to work over 10 years with LACC team.
Betty Thurman  Support Specialist bthurman@lacc4hope.org	Betty loves to scrapbook, crochet, and write stories.  She also loves working with children.  Betty served as a Sunday School teacher and Superintendent for many years and a deep interest in Bible Study.  She is a devoted wife and mother of two adult children.
Marian Erickson  Promotions Specialist merickson@lacc4hope.org	Born and raised in southwestern Minnesota, Marian Erickson has served in various capacities over 14 years of pastoral ministry with her husband Mark in Assemblies of God churches. She has started and led Women's Ministry groups, coordinated a Missions committee for a number of years, and has served in the area of children's ministry. She has also worked with Vietnamese refugees, and worked for several years as a Licensed Social Worker. She enjoys crafts and gardening, and loves to take prayer walks with their dog Ellie. Her son Luke is a senior in High School.
Amaya Praschan                                 Translations Support Specialist
Sondra Bocchieri  Support Staff  sbocchieri@lacc4hope.org	Sondra grew up in Southeast Asia with missionary parents.  Wife of a missionary, she and her husband have lived in Germany where they worked with Teen Challenge.  Sondra has a lovely singing voice and can be found singing solos or duets with her husband John for ministry events.  Mother of two adult children, Sondra  has a heart to pray for the sick, and is currently involved with Living Free, a ministry in her home church.