Missionaries: Rev. Billy & Joanna Coppedge (2006)

Serving In: Kenya

Missions Agency: World Gospel Missions

Current News: The Coppedges returned to the States on an emergency basis in October 2007 due to the illness of Billy’s father, Dr. Alan Coppedge of Wilmore, KY. Joanna, who was 29 weeks pregnant, was able to travel home safely. The Coppedges will reside indefinitely in Wilmore while Dr. Coppedge is recovering.

Prayer Requests:

• For continued healing and complete recovery of Dr. Al Coppedge
• For their missionary colleagues in Arua, Uganda, who are continuing in ministry duties while the Coppedges are state-side

Praises:

• For the safe arrival of Baby Elsie on November 2, 2007
• For the miracle of Dr. Al Coppedge’s survival of a massive heart attack
• For the love and prayers of family and friends during this time of crisis

Contact Information: www.billy.coppedge@wgm.org

Biographical Information: Both Billy and Joanna Coppedge grew up in homes that exposed them to missionaries and their passions for world evangelism. In their teens and early 20’s, both experienced short term mission trips that continued their interest and heart for missions.

As single seminary students on separate missions trips in Africa, God called them to Uganda. Six months later, they married, finished their seminary studies and returned to Uganda to begin a new work for WGM in northern Uganda that will reach into southern Sudan and northeast Congo.

The Coppedge’s ministry is focused on pastoral training and church leadership. They build relationships with people seeking to lead the local church. As these relationships grow, they disciple and train believers. They are vitally involved with pastors and other church leaders of Africa Gospel Church.