Team Members
MISSIONARIES AND STAFF
BRYAN & EMILY BELL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bryan and Emily have been a part of the GDMMissions family since 2007. Bryan has served as Executive Director of the mission for 15 years and is responsible for the welfare of each member of the GDMMissions family, the planning of each Field Team ministry and plays a key role in planning how best to bring the Gospel to areas with little or no Gospel witness.
STEPHEN & RUTH ANN BELL
MISSIONARIES
Stephen and Ruth Ann are experienced missionaries who served in Africa for more than 37 years. Their experience in church planting and training African nationals represents a great asset to our leadership team. Stephen handles many of the administrative duties at the home office. They serve with our Field Team ministries as needed.
DR. STEVE & KATRINA BOUTRUS
DOCTOR & NURSE
Steve and Katrina began serving with GDMMissions in 2010. They met while serving on one of our team ministries and later married. Steve is an Emergency Room Doctor, and Katrina is a Registered Nurse. Together they lead the Clinic ministry in Benin, West Africa where they are focused on training Beninese Christians to advance
the Gospel through evangelistic medical ministry. They minister among four unreached people groups of Northern Benin.
DR. CHUCK & BEVERLY HURLBURT
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Chuck is an experienced Medical
Doctor with many years of service
dedicated to Medical Missions. Dr.
Chuck serves as GDMMissions’ Medical
Director and is the lead Doctor for most
of our teams. Beverly often serves as
our Pharmacy coordinator. Dr. Chuck
serves as a board member for the Clinic
in Benin and has played a major role in
training national staff.
MARY CHASE
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Mary and Tim live in Orford, NH, and Mary works as a dental hygienist. Mary has served with GDMMissions for 10 years. She is passionate about the Gospel both on the field and at home. The Lord has used her witness while caring for patients, to bring many to Himself. Mary serves on regular Field Team ministries throughout the year.
RICK & BECKY ENTERLINE
MISSIONARIES
Rick and Becky are experienced missionaries who served for 28 years in Japan. Rick is integrally involved in our church planting effort in Guiuan, Philippines where he is focused on
training and mentoring national leaders,
and evangelism. Together they serve as
representatives for GDMMissions in
churches and universities.
JARED & FAITH BELL
FIELD TEAM LEADER
Jared and Faith are the newest members of our mission team. Jared completed a degree in Bible and cross-cultural ministry at Bob Jones University in 2021. He is currently working on a nursing degree. Faith graduated from Ambassador Baptist Bible College with a Bible degree and a focus on missions. Jared is being mentored to serve as the mission’s primary Field Team Leader. Together they are focused on engaging health workers and the church in the work of missions, implementing effective gospel ministry with each of our Field teams, and encouraging the establishment and strengthening of Christ’s church.
TRACY FRANCIS
NURSE
Tracy is a Registered Nurse and serves as
our medical supplies coordinator. Tracy
serves a key role in the supply chain for
the Clinic in Benin and our Field Teams.
She has served on nearly every Field
Team ministry over the past 12 years.
Tracy is passionate about the Gospel and
has a growing burden for unreached
people groups.
RAY TOOMEY
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Ray has served GDMMissions since
its inception in 1996. He serves as a
member of the board of directors, and
also serves in the day-to-day functions
as a member of our staff. His passion
for Gospel ministry, attention to detail,
and “get it done” attitude has facilitated
the growth and advancement of ministry on
many fronts.
PASTOR JOSE ESTRADA
MISSION CHAPLAIN
Pastor Estrada is the pastor of The Fountain of Truth Bible Church, a Spanish-speaking church plant in Lawrence, MA. He is a full-time missionary with Fellowship Bible Mission and also serves as the GDMMissions Chaplain. He serves with our Field Team ministries in Spanish-speaking countries. He is an avid evangelist and
encourager.
DR. JIMMY PARKERSON
DESTIST
Dr. Jimmy and his wife Kathy live in Greenville, MS and have been serving with GDMMissions for 5 years. Dr. Jimmy serves as the lead dentist on several field teams each year. He is an integral part of our dental program. His years of experience and
giftedness make him ideal to serve as GDMMissions’ Dental Ambassador.
DR. JAMIE PARKERSON
DENTIST
Dr. Jamie and his wife, Brandee, live in Greenville, MS where Jamie shares a dental practice with his father, Dr. Jimmy. Dr. Jamie serves as lead dentist for many of our Field Teams. He’s not afraid of challenging itineraries and has a passion for seeing the Gospel spread through medical and dental evangelism.
ADAM & NURY POLK
MISSIONARIES
Adam & Nury are church planters sent out by Highway Bible Church in Placerville, CA, and serving in the mountains of central Sonora, Mexico. Medical mission teams are a key strategy for reaching and engaging people with the gospel of Christ. Adam and Nury will also help lead our teams in Spanish-speaking areas.
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