Dick & Betty Sterkenburg

Ministry Description

The Sterkenburgs are retired after 40 years in Brazil.  While on the field, they started and assisted in 5 church plants and aided the ministry of 16 congregations over the years.   Dick taught and served in various capacities in the Sao Paulo Baptist Seminary and as President in his final 14 years.  Betty was always active in teacher training at the church level and/or in the Seminary program.  At the seminary she served as office coordinator, dean of women, and librarian.

They currently volunteer two afternoons a week at the Radio Bible Class ministries.  Dick has an adult Sunday School class and has returned to the mission field presenting Master’s level seminars in Liberia, Sao Paulo, and Lisbon Portugal.  Activities include teaching, discipling, small groups, mentoring, consulting and seminars.

Email: sterkkpais@comcast.net

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