Dates and Times: April 30 – May 3, 2024 (9am – 5:30pm)
Cost: $430 Per Person
Virgil Tanner
Virgil and Joy Tanner work with OneTree Ministries, where Virgil is the Executive Director, and Joy is part of the Care Team. They have ministered in Spain and Central Asia as disciple-makers and in organizational leadership. They began their journey in mission work after serving in a church in Nashville for nine years. They are passionate about activating households to love Jesus and engage with His mission in their community. The Tanners live with their five children in Niles, Michigan, pursuing their passion for seeing people deeply healed and fully transformed.
Calvin Tiessen
Calvin is joining Life Action in the role of Director of Training. In this role, he will be part of the team preparing missionaries for fruitful field service, while also helping missionaries to thrive in their places of ministry.
Calvin holds a PhD in Anthropology and Missions. He has served for 25 years with Wycliffe Bible Translators. He also holds an M.S. in Biblical Studies, an M.S. in Linguistics, and a B.S. in Education. He and Gabi have been married for 20 years. They have a 16-year-old daughter, a 12-year-old daughter, and a 10-year-old son. Calvin has lived most of his life on the mission field.
He was born in the Philippines, where his parents served with SEND International, and then served with his wife in Central Asia for 18 years and Albania for 5.