Introducing Gene and Marilyn Smith
We're delighted to minister with The Navigators' Military Ministry in San Diego. Our main ministry takes place with Marines at Marine Corp Recruit Depot (MCRD) and MCAS Miramar. In addition, I wear a second hat as the Entity Staff Funding Director (helping military staff raise their funds).
Our first contact with The Navigators came when we met Terry and Carol Taylor, the former U.S. President of The Navigators, in 1970.
Before joining The Navigators, I (Gene) was a sales manager for International Harvester, and Marilyn was taking care of our firstborn, Michelle. We received ministry training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and then moved on to serve at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. We have ministered in San Diego, Guam, Naval Station Long Beach, McClellean AFB and now back in San Diego, CA.
Most people would be surprised to know that I was a cheerleader in high school and that Marilyn was a shy introvert. In fact, we were so different that people gave our marriage only six months. That was in 1969, and we're still going strong!!
Our current ministry involves myself teaching the recruits at MCRD each Sunday morning, which is the highlight of my week. They're hungry and eager to learn about God. Each week there is an opportunity to see men put their faith in Christ and make various commitments in life regarding their walk with God.
Marilyn is involved discipling women in the military as well as in our church, and partnering with Gene in several of his responsibilities.
Prayer requests:
Send us an e-mail if you have questions.
To partner with us financially, you may donate online, or call 866-568-7827 or 719-594-2327 (donations only) to give a gift by credit card. Thanks for your support!
We're delighted to minister with The Navigators' Military Ministry in San Diego. Our main ministry takes place with Marines at Marine Corp Recruit Depot (MCRD) and MCAS Miramar. In addition, I wear a second hat as the Entity Staff Funding Director (helping military staff raise their funds).Our first contact with The Navigators came when we met Terry and Carol Taylor, the former U.S. President of The Navigators, in 1970.
Before joining The Navigators, I (Gene) was a sales manager for International Harvester, and Marilyn was taking care of our firstborn, Michelle. We received ministry training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and then moved on to serve at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. We have ministered in San Diego, Guam, Naval Station Long Beach, McClellean AFB and now back in San Diego, CA.
Most people would be surprised to know that I was a cheerleader in high school and that Marilyn was a shy introvert. In fact, we were so different that people gave our marriage only six months. That was in 1969, and we're still going strong!!
Our current ministry involves myself teaching the recruits at MCRD each Sunday morning, which is the highlight of my week. They're hungry and eager to learn about God. Each week there is an opportunity to see men put their faith in Christ and make various commitments in life regarding their walk with God.
Marilyn is involved discipling women in the military as well as in our church, and partnering with Gene in several of his responsibilities.
Prayer requests:
- For Gene and Marilyn, as we work through the remaining issues from a car accident in July 2006 and January 2007. Pray especially for Marilyn with the continued hand pain after a series of three cortisone injections. Marilyn has a consultation with another neurosurgeon in August to try to help determine future treatment.
- Gene: For wisdom as I lead the MCRD ministry to recruits; for our 13 teachers and 10 churches involved in this ministry.
- Also pray for God's blessing on the Military Laborers Network (MLN) ministry, that Gene is involved in, to our 100+ Navigator military staff around the country, living in isolated locations, needing shepherding and care.
- Praise for God’s blessing at the Edson Range ministry as we minister to hundreds of recruits (over 700 recently) every Sunday at the Camp Pendleton location.
Send us an e-mail if you have questions.
To partner with us financially, you may donate online, or call 866-568-7827 or 719-594-2327 (donations only) to give a gift by credit card. Thanks for your support!
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