Jim Meyer - Coordinator of Support Services

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As Coordinator of support services, I have many varied tasks. This includes making room assignments for all visitors including students, help greet guests, organize efficient operation of the dining room for all meals, ensure proper room facilities setups.  In addition, I assist with transportation needs, select people to pray before and after each meal, purchase cleaning, paper, and food preparation supplies, and coordinate the procurement and distribution of special items from the states as needed.

Family:

I have been married for 38 years. We have 2 daughters, one son in law and two grandsons. I came from a family of 7 boys and we were raised on a farm in northwest Iowa.  My father celebrated his 90^th birthday in June of 2006.

My wife Dottie and I have lived in Avon Indiana for the last 18 years.  Our sending church is Plainfield Christian Church in Plainfield Indiana.

I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma in May 1979.  I am also a Veteran of the US Navy.

Hobbies:

I enjoy woodworking and furniture making, from the log to the final product.  I also have additional interests in Gardening and Kitchen chemistry.

Best Part of my Job:The best part of this mission is working with and meeting so many people. It is a privilege and joy to watch Short Term Worker’s (STW’s) grow in their faith and servant hood in their short visit with us. It is also interesting meeting the students who come each session. They appear just like our fellow country men but communicate differently when they speak.  In a short time this is no longer a problem as we are one in the Spirit. We all learn something new every session as no two sessions are the same with different people from different lands, backgrounds and needs.  These needs are fulfilled by other Christians as we minister to one another.  What a privilege and honor to serve and experience this and the growth of God’s kingdom through people from so many lands.