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Pastor George Johnson grew up in Asia and later spent 30 years there as a career missionary before returning to the Though he thought stateside work might be boring, he has found it invigorating. “The most exciting thing was discovering that I could be a missionary here in
George oversees three important areas of evangelism for the conference: Bible Workers - Recruits, places, mentors and evaluates the conference’s 50+ workers. Church Planting - There are 20-30 church plants in the conference at any given time. Lay Training - Develops opportunities and manages and supports ongoing training program. “We are sort of an R&D department,” says George. “We look at the different components of the church and work to get them all working together smoothly, so that there is synergy and good results for God’s work.” George is married to Mernie, a nurse, author and editor. Like George, she is passionate about evangelism and uses her talents for the Lord in a variety of ways. “She is my right hand,” smiles George. The Johnsons have three children; Stemple, Shirleane, and Sameena, and five grandchildren. Isaiah 40:31, “They that wait up on the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint”, became Pastor Johnson's favorite scripture while running marathons each year in
Sandra had been a homeschooling mom for ten years, but when an accounting job at the Central California Conference opened up in 2002, she felt God’s nudge. She applied, prayed and left it up to God. She got the job, and worked there for three years before moving to her current position with its focus on her personal passion, evangelism. Sandra’s responsibilities include: Providing office support for Bible Workers and church plants, organizing quarterly Bible Worker training sessions, and assisting with immigration and payroll for Bible workers. Assisting all traditional public evangelism campaigns (there were 85 campaigns in 2007!) with office support and resources, and coordinating training rallies for Share Him Homeland Campaigns. Serving as the Evangelism Committee Secretary, responsible for preparing the Committee’s agenda with President Jerry Page, overseeing the allocation of evangelism funds, application requests, communication with churches, and budget reports. “It’s a whole potpourri of stuff. It’s a wonderful ministry and very satisfying,” she says. “I love praying with the Pastors and Bible Workers. No matter what is going on, you just stop and pray.” Sandra’s and her husband Eric, along with their teenage sons, Cameron and Andrew, have an active ministry in their community. Each month the family takes Sabbath school, Church and food to 40 families. With the help of their local church and the Conference office, the Manros have provided food drives, Christmas parties and revival meetings for the community. Two people have been baptized since the Manros began the outreach in 2004, and others are studying with Eric each week. “We weren’t looking for this ministry,” says Sandra. “It kind of found us. Serving God like this has been an adventure and an awesome blessing.” Sandra loves all of the Psalms, but Psalm 37:4 is a special favorite. “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Abel Pangan, Administrator, Education in Ministry Program
 For over 48 years, Pastor Abel Pangan has faithfully served his Lord. His years of service include mission work in He recently returned to His work includes assisting students in applying to Griggs, guiding them through class work, administering tests and much more. The work is challenging, yet deeply rewarding. “I’m so happy when I can help a person succeed and obtain an accredited degree,” he says simply. During his many years of ministry, one promise stands out as a source of comfort and strength. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10. He comments, “This is the most wonderful promise God has given me. When there are challenges, I look up to the Lord and He upholds me.” Pastor Pangan’s wife Ofelia is an English teacher. Together they have three children. Daughters Lynda and May are nurses in central |
George Johnson, Evangelism Special Projects
Sandra Manro, Administrative Assistant to the Director for Special Evangelism Projects and the Assistant to the President for Church Growth
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