September 26 & 27

SPEACIAL SPEAKER

Judi Ballweber, Eurasia Northwest/Russia

"I worked as an RN in Anchorage for several years, then moved to Nome to work as an RN in a bush hospital. My one year assignment in Nome turned into almost five years in Nome.

In June 1997, God very clearly spoke to my heart about long-term missions in Russia. In August 1997, I went to Vladivostok, Russia for a two week camp with Alaska Youth Ministries. God burned a vision and burden so strongly in my heart that I could not ignore it. By 1999, I had sold my home, left my practice, and enrolled at AGTS for further education and preparation.

I am now helping the national churches, rehab centers, and university students in Northwest Eurasia and Russia learn about and respond to the HIV/AIDS crisis that is growing extremely rapidly. I share about the compassion of Christ who showed his grace to so many. I teach about health issues for rehab centers since the majority of students are HIV and Hepatitis positive, and many also have tuberculosis. God is taking my life and work experience to help make a difference for eternity in Eurasia Northwest and Russia. God has given me great joy and fulfillment as I hear his heart and obey."