For the past six years, Fran and Mike have felt a clear sense of calling to help the Slavic immigrants integrate into the Asheville community. Meeting thespiritual and physical needs in Jesus name has become a way of life for Fran and Mike. In doing so, they have encouraged many volunteers to use their gifts in this ministry.
Fran and Mike were commissioned in 2005 at the CBF General Assembly in Grapevine, Texas as one of the first four couples to serve as Affiliates in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Global Missions AsYouGo Program. As Affiliates, they will serve as Slavic Ministries Coordinators in Asheville. They plan to strengthen this ministry and expand their work with Slavic ministries in the Asheville area.