Missionaries
Joyce Bhang
Joyce Bhang received her B.S. in 1979 at the University of Washington in Speech and Hearing Science. To prepare for her time at ZOE, Joyce received a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA-TESOL), from Seattle Pacific University, June 2008.
A mother of two adult children with whom she shares the love of Christ and of His work in the world, Joyce looks forward to working together in ministry with them someday. Chris is entering law school after completing his master’s degree in Urban Studies from Eastern University. Allison is in the Visual Communication and Design program at the University of Washington where she is in leadership with Intervarsity Christian fellowship.
After raising her children, Joyce went to work at Seattle Pacific University’s School of Education. She has volunteered as a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, and Christmas program director at the Japanese Presbyterian Church of Seattle. She has also served as a Bible teacher for Saturday Special, a program ministering to adults with special developmental needs. Joyce has nurtured a desire to work with children in need of the love of Jesus for many years. She counts it a deep privilege to be in partnership with such loving people, and to serve in a place of undeniable healing and hope.
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Curtis Cardinez
Curtis is a full time missionary with ZOE Children’s Homes in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He has a tremendous love for children and loves to teach kids. His heart is to help the poor through food and clothing distribution and reach out and help people. Curtis goal is to make a difference in people’s lives through sharing how God has changed his life, He can make a difference in theirs.
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Jessica Dodd
Jessica Dodd graduated from College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California with a certificate in early childhood development in 2001, and graduated from the Children’s Ministries Institute in Warrenton, Missouri with a certificate in Children’s Ministry Leadership in 2006.
At the age of twelve, Jessica heard a clear call from God to disciple and minister to children, and has done so wholeheartedly ever since. With over 5 years of teaching experience and nearly 14 years of experience in Children’s Ministry leadership, Jessica came to ZOE Children’s Homes prepared and eager to train leaders, evangelize and coordinate all Children’s Ministry programming. She pioneered ZOE Children’s Camp, ZOE’s Carnival Crusade, and the Children’s Ministry Teacher Seminar in the ZOE Ministry School (ZMS). Her expertise in Child Evangelism has brought the village outreaches to a new level, and she has been able to begin duplicating herself through the instruction she provides in ZMS. Many students of ZMS have also heard a similar Call to Jessica’s, and are moving forward as they realize the importance of children to the heart of God.
Jessica’s parents, Dennis and Gladys, and three siblings: Carrie, Brian, and Dennis Jr. reside in Santa Clarita, CA. Apart from missing them tremendously while on the other side of the globe, it has been a pleasure and ease to consider Thailand “home”.
Jessica’s prayer and heart felt desire is that the influence God allows her to have in the lives of the ZMS students, the rescued children of ZOE, and those in the most remote villages, will be one that spreads the LIFE and love of Jesus throughout the world.
To support Jessica directly, make a donation using the button below and then select "Jessica Dodd" on the donation form.
Les, Lynne and Garrett Ginoza
Les graduated with a degree in Marketing/Finance from the University of Hawaii. He has over 18 years of leadership and service to his credit in both the secular and church world. In the corporate arena, he held the position as the Vice-President of Marketing for various financial institutions, the most recent of which was Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union. Les has also served as an assistant pastor, study group leader, community service coordinator, men’s group leadership team member, board member, and many other areas of service to the community, near and far.
Lynne received her degree in Finance/Real Estate from Cal State University, Northridge, which led to various positions within the accounting field. She has also applied her many gifts to Christian ministry, such as a volunteer church accountant, assistant bible study leader, worship leader and a volunteer staff person with Asian American Christian Fellowship (a college-based Christian ministry). But first and foremost, Lynne loves being a wife and mother to her awesome family.
They have been happily married for 12 years, and have a wonderful son, Garrett, who is 6 years old. They always knew that God would one day called them as a family to the mission field and consider it an honor and privilege to serve side-by-side as full time ZOE missionaries. In addition to their various duties on the mission field, Les also serves on the Board of Directors for ZOE International Ministries, while Lynne serves as the treasurer.
Contact Lynne and Les at les@gozoe.org.
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Greg and Nancy Nakamura
Greg and Nancy both graduated from California State University, Northridge and began their careers as financial auditors at KPMG Peat Marwick where they both obtained their CPAs. Prior to joining ZOE, Greg spent 4 years in KPMG’s external audit practice, and his last 4 years in KPMG’s Management Assurance Services practice providing various consulting services to Fortune 500 clients. Currently, Greg serves as ZOE’s Chief Financial Officer.Prior to joining ZOE, Nancy worked as a revenue agent for the Internal Revenue Service.
Each of them has been actively involved in Christian ministry at San Fernando Valley Holiness Church in Pacoima, California. Over the past several years God has touched their hearts in powerful ways especially on the missions field in Thailand. They have a passion to help rescue and fight for children who cannot fight for themselves.
Additionally, Greg and Nancy are enjoying their newborn son, Nathanael (born on the missions field in Thailand).
Contact Greg and Nancy at greg@gozoe.org.
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The Tang Family
Rob, Denise, Lauren, Kelly, Stephanie, and Cori Anne
Rob graduated with a BSE degree in Chemical Engineering from Arizona State University. He has worked professionally in the Aerospace industry in Southern California for more than 20 years, most recently with Boeing, before being called into full-time ministry with ZOE.
Denise graduated with a degree in Child Development at Cal State University, Northridge. After a brief career in elementary school teaching, she was ultimately called home to be a full-time mom. She has spent the last 8 years homeschooling their four children and training them up in God’s character and in His Word.
Rob and Denise loved serving together at their home church, Venice Santa-Monica Free Methodist Church in Culver City, California. They have both been actively involved in Christian ministry throughout their lives, but have had the greatest fulfillment when they serve in ministry together. Their gifts and strengths have complemented each other’s, and together with God, form an indomitable team.
Rob and Denise have always had a heart for missions and are so thrilled to be teaming with the ZOE missionaries in Thailand. They are looking forward to serving alongside their children: Lauren (14), Kelly (12), Stephanie (11), and Cori Anne (9).
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