Noteworthy News

National Office Employee Transitions 

We are excited to share some recent updates regarding our National Office team:

• Julie Patten – Retired as Financial Analyst after twenty-eight years with Open Bible 

• Jenny Longcor – Hired as the new Financial Analyst 

• Emily Yang – Hired as the new Receptionist/Data Entry Assistant 

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New Credentials & Ordinations 

We celebrate the following individuals who have recently received new credentials and ordinations, marking a significant milestone in their ministry journey:

October 2024 

• Farris W. Cox (Daytona Beach, FL) – Certified Ministerial License 

• Carmen M. McIntyre (McKeesport, PA) – Ministerial License 

• Jason M. Minikus (Elk Run Heights, IA) – Ordination

November 2024 

• Chance C. Bickel (Eugene, OR) – Ministerial License 

• Emily C. Bickel (Eugene, OR) – Ministerial License 

• Thomas L. Hood (Spokane, WA) – Ministerial License 

• Noah S. Martinez (Oakley, CA) – Ministerial License 

• Julie A. Orrin (Aberdeen, WA) – Certified Ministerial License

January 2025 

• Jacob R. Ditsworth (Rockwell, IA) – Ministerial License 

• Ryan J. Imwalle (Concord, CA) – Ministerial License 

• Bay Khanthavixay (Des Moines, IA) – Ministerial License 

• James R.G. Lambert (Jenks, OK) – Certified Ministerial License 

• Chelsea J. Morton (Centerton, AR) – Certified Ministerial License 

• Zane L. Peters (Ackworth, IA) – Ministerial License 

• Marina Raquel Sanchez-Alonso (Ankeny, IA) – Certified Ministerial License 

• Skyler S. Skinner (Ottumwa, IA) – Ministerial License 

• Amanda G. Van Zante (Eddyville, IA) – Ministerial License 

• McKendre (Mac) Veenstra (Pleasant Hill, IA) – Certified Ministerial License 

February 2025 

• Tiana M. Miller (Troy, MO) – Certified Ministerial License 

March 2025 

• Kelly A. Magoon (Bay Point, CA) – Certified Ministerial License 

April 2025 

• Emmanuel K. Acheampong (Toledo, OH) – Temporary Ministerial License 

• Thomas Carr (Ida, MI) – Specialized License 

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New Missionary Appointments 

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of new missionaries: 

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New Church Plants

We celebrate the growth of the Open Bible family with the following new church plants: 

• Connections Church (Dyersville, IA) 
  Established in February 2024 and pastored by Kyle and Katie Palmer 

• Open Bible Prayer Center (Chicago, IL) 
  Established in February 2024 and pastored by Lina Morrelli

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Recent Deaths 

We honor the lives of the following individuals who have recently passed and were faithful ministers of Open Bible: