Bob & Jo Ann — A Lifetime of Faithful Ministry

Born into faithful, pioneering pastoral families, Bob
and Jo Ann each came to know Christ at an early age and sensed God’s call to vocational ministry in the 1950s. Married for over 50 years, they have been blessed with four daughters, twelve grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Three of their daughters have served on the mission field, continuing the family’s legacy of gospel service.

God’s hand has been evident in their lives from the beginning. Before he was born, Bob was dedicated to the Lord — and at his birth, he was mistakenly pronounced dead. God spared his life, and at 18, Bob surrendered fully to the call of ministry. Jo Ann, as a teenager, felt God’s call to become a preacher’s wife, a role she has embraced with grace and joy.

From the beginning, they have used their gifts — music, teaching, and preaching — to advance the Kingdom of God. From 2003 to 2008, they lived in Kyiv, Ukraine, serving the church there. Today, based in southwestern Missouri, they continue to travel the globe, sharing Christ and equipping believers.

Their ministry is marked by clear, practical, and heartfelt communication of God’s Word. Bob is a prolific writer and teacher, while Jo Ann is a gifted pianist, communicator, and encourager. Together, they bring a blend of warmth, wisdom, and deep biblical truth that has touched lives across cultures and continents.