Global Partners & Missionaries

Santo and Mary Ellen Garofalo have been in gospel ministry for 28 years. They are currently serving as Mission to the World missionaries in Salerno, Italy, mentoring and equipping young leaders of Nuova Vita Church in their calling to make disciples, especially in southern Italy. Please pray for them as they open their home for outreach and in-reach events, assist with English Club, lead worship, and build relationships within the community.

The Halbert family is serving in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Alex, who grew up as a missionary kid in Honduras, has returned with his family to join a church planting team. Their hope and prayer for Honduras are to plant more churches and establish a Reformed and Presbyterian denomination. In addition to Alex's role at the church, the Halberts are passionate about hospitality and frequently welcome people into their home.

Susan Lee has been living and serving in Guatemala since 2013. Residing near Antigua, she enjoys daily walks in the charming town, rich with stunning ruins from earthquakes and volcanoes. Her ministry focuses on women in small churches through Bible studies and a vitamin program for children under five. Additionally, she serves the police in Chimaltenango and partners with a small Christian school in Rincon Grande, which impacts approximately 65 students in grades K-6.

Victor and Nosizo Nakah serve with Mission to the World in Sub-Saharan Africa, residing in Johannesburg. They are blessed with two adult daughters and two grandsons. Victor is the MTW International Director for SSA, while Nosizo coordinates women’s ministry in Southern Africa alongside other missionaries and national partners. Together, they focus on planting churches, training leaders, and addressing community needs. When not traveling, they actively contribute to a vibrant church plant in East Johannesburg called Renewal, where Nosizo serves as a counselor and Victor preaches and coaches.

Caroline Schuler has served with the Cru ministry, Neighbor Bible Studies, since 2016. She enjoys collaborating with translators to equip believers with easy-to-facilitate Bible studies in their heart languages, aiming to reach every community with the gospel. Observing the impact of outreach Bible studies in metro Atlanta is particularly fulfilling for her. Caroline also loves traveling and engaging with God’s people worldwide. She is a member of Perimeter Church and serves in the choir.

Jonathan and Crystal Stamberg have been ministering to individuals from over 70 nations represented in Georgia's second-largest city since 2020 through the outreach of International Link. They engage with diverse individuals, from post-doctoral researchers to international military leaders, many from unreached peoples. The Stambergs aim to show grace unconditionally through weekly ESL classes for 200 internationals, introduce them to scripture and Christ during Dinner & Discussion meetings, and equip those who profess faith in Him. God is moving, placing people where they can know Him (Acts 17:26-27).

Luke and Michelle Stannard live in Munich, Germany, and minister through Mission to The World. They focus on theological education, pastoral development, and international church ministry. There is a significant need to train and equip the next generation of German pastors, and they are blessed to assist in preparing them for God's calling. Together with their son, Elijah, they appreciate the beautiful nature of Bavaria and seek to reach the nations that God brings to Munich.

Noah and Karleigh Stephens are serving on a church planting team with Mission to the World in Bangkok, Thailand. They are using their gifts at Grace City Bangkok Church, located in the city center. Noah assists with pastoral ministry, while Karleigh is involved in the children's ministry team. Their three children keep them busy.

Seth Swindle is the Director of Global Expansion for Filter of Hope, a missions organization dedicated to providing clean water and the gospel to those in need worldwide. He collaborates with partners in hard-to-reach regions, particularly within the 10/40 window and among Unreached People Groups. Filter of Hope employs in-home water filters to address physical needs while serving as a vital tool for sharing the gospel. Seth resides in Alpharetta with his wife, Whitney, and their three children.