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Our Strength Is In Our Network

Each trainer brings their unique perspective to the table of cross-cultural preparation. Some are passionate about mobilizing churches to be more effective senders of missionaries. Some are uniquely gifted to inspire would-be language learners to tackle the task with confidence. Some have a shepherd’s heart for pastoral care of missionaries on the field and during re-entry. Others possess skill in strategic thinking and planning. All have a heart for equipping the cross-cultural worker to stay healthy, stay longer, and stay effective.

Equipping for Cross-Cultural Effectiveness

Chris Dewelt—Board of Directors, Trainer

Chris’ qualifications include a Bachelor of Theology from Ozark Christian College and a Master of Arts from Cincinnati Christian University.  He is also a former missionary to Chile and is currently the Director of Missions at Ozark Christian College and Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Literature and Teaching Ministries (LATM) . He is also the president of College Press Publishing.  College Press partners with Churches, Bible Colleges and Christians around the world, equipping them in pursuit of growth and service for the Lord. Chris is a one of our trainers and a member of our Board of Directors.




Phil Casey—Board of Directors

Phil and his family served as missionaries to Chile where they were involved in evangelism, church planting, preaching, leadership training and mission administration.   Currently, Phil serves as the Executive Director of Literature And Teaching Ministries (LATM) based in Joplin, MO.  In 16 years, partnering with dozens of missionaries and national church leaders around the world, LATM has helped to produce more than 1,000,000 copies of 440 different book projects in 51 languages.  Phil is the Secretary/Treasurer of our Board of Directors.

Eric Derry—Trainer

Eric has served with Team Expansion since August 1989 in a full-time capacity.  He and his wife, Michelle, were church planters in Caracas, Venezuela for five years.  After returning to the States, he has held various positions in International Services, the home office of Team Expansion, and currently serves as the Vice-President of Mobilization and Equipping.  He is also adjunct staff with MTI in Colorado teaching their PILAT program.  Eric loves sports of all kinds and has traveled to at least 25 different countries (his favorite is Costa Rica).  He and Michelle have three grown boys.

Deb Hafer—Board of Directors, Trainer

Deb is the Director of Global R.E.S.T. (Renewing, Encouraging, Strengthening, and Teaching), an organization that exists to help missionaries and their supporting churches enhance and extend their partnership in cross-cultural mission. She is married to Greg and they have 3 children. Deb is a member of our Board of Directors.

Mark Moore—Board of Directors

Since 1990 Mark has been a professor of New Testament at Ozark Christian College. Mark's wife, Barbara, and his two above-average children (Joshua and Megan) are his primary audience and occupation. In September of 2008 he was awarded a PhD from the University of Wales for his work on the politics of Jesus. Mark has authored a number of books, mostly on the Life of Christ (also Acts and Revelation). He is a popular speaker noted for his passion for the lost and his participation in completing the great commission of Christ. Mark is a member of our Board of Directors.

Mark Miller—Director, Trainer

Mark and his wife, Amy, are former missionaries to Ireland where they served on a church-planting team.  After returning to the States, he served as Pastor of Local and International Service at Forefront Christian Church in Virginia Beach, VA for five years.  Mark and his family then moved to Southeast Asia where he taught English for four years as a CELTA certified teacher. He now serves with TRAIN International as one of the Co-Directors and enjoys oversight of training seminars, development, networking, and serves as trainer for various training modules.  Mark particularly enjoys cycling, British Premier League Soccer and all things U2.

Mike Schrage—Board of Directors, Trainer

Mike graduated from Southern Illinois University.  He and his family spent 20 years in Kenya as missionaries and Mike is now the Director of Development  for Good News Productions International (GNPI) and a missions committee member for College Heights Christian Church in Joplin, Missouri. Mike is the Vice-President of the Board of Directors.

Amy Beth Miller—Director, Trainer

Amy graduated from Cincinnati Christian University with a B.S. in Bible and Missions and a M.A. in Ministry.  She and her husband, Mark, are former missionaries to Ireland where they served on a church-planting team.  They also lived in Southeast Asia for almost four years. They have five children whom she homeschools.  Amy is a certified life coach with CoachNet and is also certified to administer the CernySmith Assessment. Currently she is one of the Co-Directors of TRAIN International and oversees various training seminars, logistics, and marketing. 

Wade Landers —Board of Directors, Trainer

Wade graduated with a Bachelor of Biblical Literature from Ozark Christian College and is a former missionary to Haiti.  He is the Global Outreach Minister at College Heights Christian Church in Joplin, MO, an adjunct professor at Ozark Christian College, and a Trustee of Christ In Youth (CIY).  He is also certified to administer the CernySmith Assessment. Wade is one of our trainers and the President of the Board of Directors.


Donna Cole—Trainer

Donna has been a pastoral care consultant for over 16 years to agencies and churches alike and continues to serve with Team Expansion.  During her years providing pastoral care, she has made numerous field visits to cross-cultural workers in over 25 countries. Donna also serves on the Board of Barnabas International, an organization who provides pastoral care to missionaries, MKs, global servants and their families. Donna is certified to administer and interpret the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and regularly applies her expertise to mission teams.  She has a passion to help global workers maintain good emotional, mental, relational and spiritual health before, during and after service on the field.