Our Missionaries

Mark and Joan Bouman Cambodia 316

We first met and then married in Great Falls, Montana in 1986 and felt a call to serve in full time Christian missions from the start. Mark served 10 years in the Air Force and then went back to college, graduating from Northern Michigan University. We took jobs in Wisconsin and during our first year there, we heard about and committed to go to Cambodia for one year. In February, 1993 we put our house up for rent, quit our professional jobs and took our 6 month old son, Andrew to Cambodia. We spent a year teaching ESL at the medical university there. It changed our hearts and lives forever. In 1995 we became fully appointed missionaries with AGWM and also had our second son, Nik. We spent 20 years serving the people of Cambodia with AGWM. In 2014 Mark felt led to resign from his position. For the past few years we have served stateside in our local church and in our community, and have led several groups of high school students on trips to Cambodia. In April 2018 we established a non-profit, Cambodia 316. We have long desired to build a floating school on the Tonle Sap Lake. In December 2021 we moved to Siem Reap, Cambodia. We built and moved the School of Hope to the floating village of Kbal Taol in November of 2022. The school currently has kindergarten and first grade.

Jon and MaryAnna Casey – SEND North

casey-jon-maryanna-2015_1422554719_350xautoWhile attending Alaska Bible College from 2002-2006, we became active in praying for the villages in Alaska and were made aware of many of the needs off the road system. We heard of the drugs, alcohol and suicide, and especially noticed the high number of villages with no Christian families living in the communities. It was through this time that our hearts were drawn towards western Alaska. You can read about their ministry here. You can email the Caseys here: jon_m_casey@hotmail.com 

Mark and Nicola Faires – SEND North

faires_mark_nicolaMark and Nicola’s role is to support fellow SEND North personnel in Alaska’s interior. They serve in the Fairbanks area and wear many hats. They are part of the Logistics and Support team, providing housing and expediting, as well as being part of the aviation department through flight and maintenance. You can go here to read more about the Faires's ministry. You can email the Faires Family here: missionflyak@gmail.com. 

Ted and Marilyn Franke – Arctic Barnabas

Ted marilynWhile in the ministry of Christian Camping for nearly 28 years, Ted and Marilyn were blessed with connections with ministry leaders all over Alaska. Now for them to join with Alaska Mission Connection (a special project under the umbrella of Arctic Barnabas) seems like a natural progression to their past ministry experience. The Alaska Mission Connection is an organization attempting to facilitate collaborations among ministries working around Alaska as its motto states, "Jesus followers united in mission." The Frankes have been encouraged as almost daily they see God uniting Alaska's ministry leaders, and building connections to effectively evangelize and disciple all of Alaska's people. Go here to read more. You can email the Frankes here: ted@arcticbarnabas.org

Teddy and Lizz Franke – Camp Morrow

frankeOur family is based at Camp Morrow in central Oregon. We use horsemanship as a tool for evangelism, and discipleship among people of all ages. Our summers consist of ministering through camps, cattle drives, and serving in the community. During the fall and winter we host a variety of churches, youth groups, and other organizations. Through the continual cultivation of relationships with people our family works to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Read more at their blog site here: The Franke Flier. You can email the Frankes here: teddy@campmorrow.org 

Mark and Andrea McGee – Tanalian Bible Camp

2014-McGee-FamilyThe McGees joined the staff of TBC in April of 2003. They are originally from Michigan and moved to Alaska in 1999. Mark served for ten years as the Director of Follow-up and Outreach for TBC and now serves as Interim Executive Director. Both Mark and Andrea grew up attending Bible camps and met at a camp in Michigan where they both served on staff. Mark is gifted in leading worship, is a pilot, aircraft mechanic, outdoorsman, and avid Royals fan. Andrea joins Mark in leading worship, enjoys reading, cooking, and using her gift for hospitality and serving in many areas of camp life. Together they desire to see their lives used to impact Southwest Alaska with the power of Christ. Read more about their ministry here. You can email the McGees here: mark.mcgee@tanalianbiblecamp.org