Harry was saved in 1974 at the age of 28 in San Diego, California.  He left San Diego to attend seminary at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, main campus, in 1976.  Upon graduation in 1978, he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he was called to serve at College Park Baptist Church.  He served there for over 12 years.  In January 1993, he became the Director of Missions of the Southern Nevada Baptist Association.  Harry is an Associational Missionary for the North American Mission Board (NAMB).  Harry also is a professor for Silver State Seminary.

Harry has a son, Shawn who is married to Shiho and he has two grandsons.  He enjoys collecting antiques and spending time with his grandsons.

Harry’s personal statement is; “I believe God is still molding my life and I will go wherever God sends me to serve and I will remain there until he moves me on to my next ministry.”

Jane grew up in a Christian family and she accepted Christ at the age of 7.  She attended Chapman University and obtained a Bachelors degree in Business Accounting (BSBA).   She also attended CCSN where she took classes in American Sign Language.  Her goal is to return to CCSN in the fall to finish the required course work to obtain an interpreter’s license.  Jane has deep desire to minister to women through teaching bible studies and ministering to the needs of underprivileged women. She was appointed as a missionary with the North American Mission Board in 2005.

Jane has 2 sons and enjoys spending time with her best friend – her mom.  She also enjoys making crafts which includes throws, wedding books and hand painted chocolate candies.

Louann came to Las Vegas during the Strategic Focus City work with the North American Mission Board. She is from Brookhaven, MS and she worked as a paralegal for 8 years before surrending to full time mission service.

She was appointed in 2000 to serve as a the US/C-2 missionary with Loving Las Vegas and then was appointed as the Church and Community Ministries and Resort and Leisure Ministry missionary in 2002. She served until July 2004 when she moved overseas to Italy while her husband served with the U.S. Air Force. They returned to Las Vegas in July 2006 along with their new son, John Hansel.

Louann shares in her testimony of how the Lord placed her in Las Vegas at exactly the time He wanted her to come. He has blessed her family in so many ways. "We are glad to be back in Las Vegas, but most of all, we are thankful to be back working and ministering with the people and the churches."

Steve grew up in a Christian family so becoming a Christian was a natural step for him. He accepted Christ at the age of 6.  He attended Oklahoma State University for 3 years, and while attending there he answered the call to the ministry.  He then spent three more years at Northeastern State University where he was active in Baptist Student Union.  Because of his involvement in BSU he felt God’s call to student ministry.  Steve has been involved in
student ministry at Northeastern State University, Slippery Rock University, Kansas City Metro Student Ministry, Utah State and Weber State University, Michigan State University, and now UNLV.  Steve was appointed as a missionary with the North American Mission Board in 1999 to work with students.

Steve is married to Ann and they have 3 beautiful children Jay, Bethany, Micah.  Steve enjoys hunting, camping, hiking and refinishing furniture.

Steve’s personal statement is; “I believe that I should know, love and obey God and that I should be used by Him to raise up and multiply disciples and teach others to do the same.”

Connie has been the Receptionist/Secretary for the Association since September, 1996. 

Connie is married to Skip McPherson, Business Administrator for Hope Baptist Church.  She has 2 married children, her daughter Leslie is married to Matt Farnham (son of Mike & Sandy Farnham on staff at the Nevada Baptist Convention); her son, Ryan Durham is married to Kirsten Overlien Durham (daughter of Clay and Ann Overlien, on staff at First Baptist Church, Las Vegas).  Connie is the proud grandmother of one, Hannah Noel who is 8 months old. 

God has gifted Connie with an uplifting spirit.  She laughs easily and often and she is an excellent cook.  Connie attends Hope Baptist Church where she sings in the choir and praise team.

Debbie has worked for the Association since May of 1996.  She is an integrate part of the administration of the Association.    She also serves as Director and Secretary for Silver State Bible Institute.

Debbie is married to Bill Udart and they have two sons, Billy and Bryan.  Debbie attends Hope Baptist Church.

Debbie is a passionate person who enjoys reading and scrapbooking.  One of her favorite pastimes is spending time playing with the family dog, Cooper – WHO, BY THE WAY, DOESN’T KNOW HE’S A DOG.