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Dewdrop Davis and her husband Roy ministered in India for 38 years . They spent two years learning the language , and then they moved to southern India , where Dewdrop taught at the OMS-related Bible training school while also caring for her family .
Wesley Haines served in a variety of roles during his years with OMS . He began working in the mailroom and the book department . Later , he managed the secretarial pool and then served in public relations . Wes eventually became central regional director in Indiana , working with missionaries on home ministry assignment .
Lester Ike served in OMS with his wife Pat for 30 years . Initially , they spent six years in Japan , where Les served as office manager and treasurer . Later , at the OMS World Headquarters , Les served in many roles , including secretary of the Board , director of missionary logistics , treasurer and vice president of administration .
William Rudd and his wife Dorothy served with OMS for seven years in Brazil . Bill was involved with evangelism and served as chaplain and professor at the seminary . Upon their return to the U . S ., they served in regional ministries , first in California and later in Oregon .
John Schultz began working part-time as regional staff for Men for Missions in the Northeast with his wife Lois in 1989 . In 1998 , John and Lois became full-time missionaries , recruiting and sending evangelism teams to various OMS fields . John also served on the U . S . and international cabinets of MFM for many years .
Eldon Turnidge and his wife Mary served in many roles during their years with OMS . Eldon was a U . S . regional director , field director in Haiti , member of the OMS Board , director of MFM and vice president of field ministries . He traveled to many OMS fields during his years of service .
Kent Van Dervort served in Haiti , with his wife Jean , where he was field treasurer , business manager and clinic administrator . He was also involved in shipping and receiving . In the U . S ., Kent served as treasurer at the OMS headquarters and as regional director in the Northeast .
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