Retired Missionaries
Gary and Gail Cooper
Having served 36 years in Guatemala, Germany, U.A.E., Bosnia-Herzegovina, Myanmar, Colombia, and Switzerland, the Coopers have settled in Colorado in the US. Gary now serves on the LWM Board of Directors, bringing his extensive experience and wisdom to our Board. We honor the Coopers' life of service and are grateful for their continued partnership.
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J. Gehez and Clia Encinas
Having served as missionaries to Venezuela, the Encinases have relocated to the US, now living near their children and grandchildren in Kentucky. We honor their excellent service to our Lord. They continue to seek out ministry opportunities in their current location.
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​John and Lisa Swanner
Having pastored in the US for 27 years, the Swanners answered the call to world missions in 2012. Their missionary assignment took them to the Petén Jungle of Guatemala and later to Thailand. The Swanners returned to the US in 2020, leaving a testimony of love and service in the nations they served. They now serve their local church in Vancouver and continue to teach and mentor Thai pastors remotely.
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