The Wales Goebel Ministry Staff is a unified, yet diversified group of individuals called by God to fulfill unique areas of ministry. Each staff member is allowed to develop his or her ministry, based on the burden and gift God has given to them. Without those who are called to be support personnel such as bookkeeper, secretaries or office manager, the ministry could not function. God has raised up gifted people to teach Bible classes, do evangelism on a one-to-one basis or in groups, counseling, women’s ministry, Hispanic ministry, prison ministry, and hospital ministry.
Jan Bearden
In addition to being Mr. Goebel’s secretary and the ministry bookkeeper, Jan also leads Chapel services each Friday afternoon at Southaven Nursing home and co-hosts a weekly women’s Bible class taught by Mrs. Joyce Yancey.
In addition to being Mr. Goebel’s secretary and the ministry bookkeeper, Jan also leads Chapel services each Friday afternoon at Southaven Nursing home and co-hosts a weekly women’s Bible class taught by Mrs. Joyce Yancey.Octavio Samper
In May of 2003 God opened the door for Octavio and Rosie Samper to join our staff for the purpose of reaching Hispanics for Christ. They minister to the growing Hispanic community via Sunday worship services, Soccer outreaches, Bible study, English classes and children’s ministry in the Airport area.
In May of 2003 God opened the door for Octavio and Rosie Samper to join our staff for the purpose of reaching Hispanics for Christ. They minister to the growing Hispanic community via Sunday worship services, Soccer outreaches, Bible study, English classes and children’s ministry in the Airport area.Jay Jackson
Jay has been with WGM since 1972, serving in the area of Biblical counseling and now directs the ministry as well. Jay graduated from Southeastern Bible College in 1979 with a B.S. in Christian Education. In 1981 he and Cindy Crouch were married and they have three adult children, Kara, Timothy, and Brooke. Kara and Timothy are married. Cindy works with Jay in the counseling ministry. Jay received a Masters in Christian Counseling from Luther Rice Seminary in 2001. He completed a Doctorate in Biblical Studies from Masters International Divinity School in October of 2008.
Jay has been with WGM since 1972, serving in the area of Biblical counseling and now directs the ministry as well. Jay graduated from Southeastern Bible College in 1979 with a B.S. in Christian Education. In 1981 he and Cindy Crouch were married and they have three adult children, Kara, Timothy, and Brooke. Kara and Timothy are married. Cindy works with Jay in the counseling ministry. Jay received a Masters in Christian Counseling from Luther Rice Seminary in 2001. He completed a Doctorate in Biblical Studies from Masters International Divinity School in October of 2008.Jim McVay
Having served a lifetime in Mexico as missionaries, Jim & Lula in 2010 to minister to the Hispanic community in the Birmingham area through all means available to them, including Bible classes and one-on-one evangelism.Horacio Osorios
Horacio and Patty Osorio have ministered for over 28 years in Bogota Colombia. Since 1994, Horacio has served as pastor of Renacer Baptist Church. The Osorios desire to plant more churches and begin a Bible Institute to train men in expository preaching who in turn will plant and pastor additional churches in Colombia.
Horacio and Patty Osorio have ministered for over 28 years in Bogota Colombia. Since 1994, Horacio has served as pastor of Renacer Baptist Church. The Osorios desire to plant more churches and begin a Bible Institute to train men in expository preaching who in turn will plant and pastor additional churches in Colombia.Mrs. Yancey
Joyce Yancey has been affiliated with the Wales Goebel Ministry since its inception over 43 years ago. She teaches several weekly Bible classes as well as doing personal counseling and discipleship. She frequently speaks at ladies luncheons, youth and adult retreats and evangelistic conferences throughout the Southeast and beyond.
Joyce Yancey has been affiliated with the Wales Goebel Ministry since its inception over 43 years ago. She teaches several weekly Bible classes as well as doing personal counseling and discipleship. She frequently speaks at ladies luncheons, youth and adult retreats and evangelistic conferences throughout the Southeast and beyond.Bill Stroup
Bill graduated from Grace Seminary in 1983 and then served 20 years with The Evangelical Alliance Mission in Japan. In 2004 he joined the Wales Goebel Ministry as the Japanese Director, reaching Japanese who are away from their homeland living in Alabama. English teaching, evangelistic golf clinics and friendship evangelism continue to be a vital part of his outreach.
Bill graduated from Grace Seminary in 1983 and then served 20 years with The Evangelical Alliance Mission in Japan. In 2004 he joined the Wales Goebel Ministry as the Japanese Director, reaching Japanese who are away from their homeland living in Alabama. English teaching, evangelistic golf clinics and friendship evangelism continue to be a vital part of his outreach.Stan Goebel
After becoming a Christian in 1979, Stan began working with the ministry in 1980. Stan reaches out to those on the streets, and has developed in recent years a ministry to those who race motorcycles. During the day Stan manages the office and does much to keep the ministry office functioning.
After becoming a Christian in 1979, Stan began working with the ministry in 1980. Stan reaches out to those on the streets, and has developed in recent years a ministry to those who race motorcycles. During the day Stan manages the office and does much to keep the ministry office functioning.Allison Haynes
Joining the staff as Receptionist in December 2007, Allison is an integral part of the Ministry. Her’s is the first voice you hear on the telephone and the first face you see as you come in the door.
Joining the staff as Receptionist in December 2007, Allison is an integral part of the Ministry. Her’s is the first voice you hear on the telephone and the first face you see as you come in the door.Brett Vebber
Brett Vebber, a volunteer chaplain with Children’s Hospital reaches out to patients and families to offer the love, compassion and forgiveness Christ offers to us through the Gospel on a daily basis.
Brett Vebber, a volunteer chaplain with Children’s Hospital reaches out to patients and families to offer the love, compassion and forgiveness Christ offers to us through the Gospel on a daily basis.Alfredo Medina
Alfredo and Juana are missionaries sent out by Renacer Baptist Church in Bogotá, Colombia. God has called the Medinas to be church planters in Santa Marta, a town about 16 hours drive north of Bogotá. Working with two other missionary couples in evangelism and discipleship, Alfredo and Juana plan to begin a church iin that town during this next year. They are the parents of two children, Santiago, age 5 and Lina age 3.
Alfredo and Juana are missionaries sent out by Renacer Baptist Church in Bogotá, Colombia. God has called the Medinas to be church planters in Santa Marta, a town about 16 hours drive north of Bogotá. Working with two other missionary couples in evangelism and discipleship, Alfredo and Juana plan to begin a church iin that town during this next year. They are the parents of two children, Santiago, age 5 and Lina age 3.
