CATCH THE WIND
Dave and Carole Dunlap, left, who were called to become field workers a second time after having served for almost 15 years, continue to build relationships while they serve.
Late-Life Missionaries Dunlaps Faithfully Work in Field a Second Time
M
ost people as they approach their
to record audio versions of God’s Word in the
late 60s are considering plans for
native language of the people groups. The
retirement or at least winding
Dunlaps’ work made it possible for people
things down a bit. But that’s not the case for
to hear the name of Jesus and understand
Dave and Carole Dunlap, who packed their bags
what the Gospel is for the first time. After
to become field workers a second time. Their
almost 15 years, Dave and Carole faithfully
missions journey, however, began 20 years ago,
completed their task of Bible translation in
when the Dunlaps took the Perspectives on the
that community and humbly returned home.
World Christian Movement class at Southeast Christian Church, sparking a desire in them to share the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
Far from Over But the Dunlaps’ missions story was far
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from over. They continued to pursue the Lord and became an advocate for missions
Being obedient to God’s calling on their
at their home church in Florida. Through
lives, Dave and Carole started serving as
initiating a Perspectives class and sharing
missionaries in 2001, translating the Bible
about the Global Missions Health Conference,
for language groups across North Africa.
Dave and Carole created awareness about
While living in Mali, they worked with SIM
God’s desire to reach the nations.
