Donald, Jr (M.D.) and Bessie (R.N.) Smith
| Born | Donald: December 23, 1960, Rock Island, Illinois |
| Bessie: March 30, 1961, Rushville, Indiana |
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| Saved | Donald: I was reared in a pastor’s home and experienced all the benefits of a Christian heritage. Despite this Christian environment I was a rebellious teenager and became involved in sin to the extent that I could sneak past my parents’ oversight. God was faithful to the efforts and prayers of my parents and convicted my heart. I came to Christ on a Wednesday afternoon in my room and full repentance was rewarded with full forgiveness. It is truly wonderful to be a child of the King. |
| Bessie: I was saved on June 15, 1975, at the age of 14. Although I was not raised in a Christian home, the Lord was faithful to convict my heart of sin and make me a “new creature in Christ Jesus” upon my repentance and faith in Him. Certainly, “old things passed away and all things became new!” It is a joy and privilege to walk with God. I am enjoying the journey and am looking forward with much anticipation to the end of the race. |
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| Calling | Donald: From the beginning of elementary school I was interested in science. At various points in my young life I wanted to be an astronomer, oceanographer, chemist, and biologist. At age 14 I felt a definite calling into missions and the Lord sealed to my heart the combination of missions and science in the form of medicine. This call was a stabilizing factor in my life and gave me direction. |
| Bessie: In high school, at about the age of 16, I felt drawn to the nursing profession. Several years later while I was attending Bible college the Lord gave me a call to the mission field as well. |
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| College/ Training |
Donald: College – B.A. in Science, Houston Baptist University Medical school – Medical Doctor, Texas Tech University Residency – Family Practice, University of Texas |
| Bessie: Associate of Christian Culture, Covenant Foundation College Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Amarillo College |
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| Married | December 18, 1982 |
| Ministry | Served together in Honduras with EFM from 1998 until December 2002 Donald has served on the EFM board since 2003 |
| Children | Elizabeth, May 22, 1992 Erin, August 31, 1994 |
| Contact | Send an Email to Donald and Bessie |
