Missionary Information
Allen, Josh and Erin, Millie, Harley, and Marcie – Papua New Guinea
Third generation cattle farmers from southern Missouri, Josh and Erin Allen felt led by the Lord to surrender that dream, and pursue God’s call to serve the nations in whatever capacity He chose for them. This ultimately led them to Papua New Guinea, where they serve with other missionary teams from the Nazarene Hospital in Kudjip.
Josh and Erin have three children, Millie, Harley, and Marcie. Their home church is Highway Nazarene in Ava, MO where Josh served as the young adult pastor for 3 years. Josh’s role at Kudjip is the NMT Coordinator where he assists short-term missions teams coming to the island plan, organize, and ultimately complete their mission. He also helps in the NMS department assisting with projects and various maintenance needs. Erin assists in duties at the school for MK’s, and cares for their children at home.
The Allen’s are honored to be chosen for this opportunity in Papua New Guinea, and they are excited to see all that God has in store for them there. They are always striving to be available and obedient to all that God asks of them. They want nothing, but to bring glory to His name in all they say and do. The Allen’s want to express their sincere thanks to all who support them through the Nazarene Hospital Foundation!
Crouch, Mark and Esther, with Anna, Levi, Lucy, and Gabe – Papua New Guinea
We felt the call to medial missions separately during high school / early college years and met on a 6-month mission trip with MercyShips in The Gambia in 2002. After getting married God continued to lead our family overseas through medical and nursing schools.
He brought us to Kudjip in 2014, a year after Mark finished his family practice residency at In His IMAGE in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He now focuses on maternity care, medical education and public health efforts at Nazarene Health Ministries. Esther completed her RN training and has participated in patient education in the past. She currently assists in the elementary and high schools where our children attend, in addition to serving on numerous teams for the mission community.
We are so thankful for the opportunity to serve here in the highlands of PNG!
Daniel Dyer – Papua New Guinea
I first heard God’s call to missions when I was in Uganda on a short-term trip in high school. I completed medical school at Creighton University in Omaha, NE and trained as a Family Medicine residency in Greeley, CO. I was introduced to Kudjip Hospital through Dr. Crouch at the Global Missions Health Conference and first came to work at Kudjip in 2021, in the middle of the pandemic.
I have a special heart for serving the children of Papua New Guinea, especially those with congenital heart defects, as well as taking care of pregnant mothers. I am blessed to be able to serve here in PNG.
Ginn, Brian & Abigail – Papua New Guinea
Brian and Abigail Ginn both experienced individual calls into full time missions through medicine before they met at Olivet Nazarene University. Abigail served in Zambia during a summer in college and Brian visited Kudjip Nazarene Hospital several times during his training. They got married part way through medical school and pursued their training in Chicago.
Abigail attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine followed by a residency in pediatrics at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Cook County Hospital/Rush University Medical Center. She is looking forward to building relationships with children and their families as well as ministering to patients who are approaching the end of their lives.
Brian attended Southern Illinois University School of Medicine followed by a residency in general surgery at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital – Chicago. He is looking forward to expanding his scope of surgical care and implementing faith throughout his daily service.
Their son, Henry (born 2022), is looking forward to making many new friends and learning a second language.
Abigail and Brian will be serving for at least two years through the World Medical Mission Post Residency Program.
Don Hunter – Papua New Guinea
An overall handyman working with maintenance.
Morris, Jake & Genae – Papua New Guinea
Jake and Genae fell in love in 2011 on the World Race. Jake is an Emergency Room physician and Genae homeschools their six wild and loving children. Jake and Genae experienced God’s call to overseas medical service in 2021, and plan on serving at Kudjip Hospital, Papua New Guinea beginning in early 2023.
Myatt, Taylor & Laura and Evelyn – Papua New Guinea
Laura is an OB/GYN doctor with a heart for the sick and marginalized. She serves in the hospital delivering babies and caring for the women of Papua New Guinea. Taylor serves on the mission station helping maintain facilities and manage operations. Their daughter, Evelyn, excels in bringing joy and smiles to all those around her.
Their story is founded in family, the community of believers, and the persistent whispering of an eternal God. Laura developed her passion for medicine through the example of her father, a dedicated OB/GYN. Taylor’s heritage includes relatives and family friends that served in Kudjip. Together they have shared a mutual desire for a simple, service-oriented lifestyle in a cross-cultural context. God has used these influences and passions to shape their path toward PNG, where they have served since 2021
Radcliffe, Ben and Katherine – Papua New Guinea
Ben and Katherine, along with their four children, Simeon, Matthias, Tabea and Naomi, serve at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital.
Ben is a general surgeon who has returned after growing up as a missionary kid at Kudjip. Ben’s dad, Dr. Jim Radcliffe, has been a surgeon at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital for over 30 years.
Katherine is a family physician by training, but currently stays home to care for their children. The Radcliffe family is grateful the opportunity to serve the Lord through healthcare ministry at Kudjip.
Shinners, Cherish – Papua New Guinea
Cherish is serving in Papua New Guinea (PNG) at the Kudjip Missionary Kid School in support of Kudjip Nazarene General Hospital. This school provides a high-quality, Christ-centered education program for the children of Missionary Physicians and Volunteer Staff at the hospital.
She brings more than 20 years of public school, private school and corporate teaching experience with her into the field. She heard the Lord’s call to missions as a 13 year old, and embraced the call when her youngest child finished school. To learn more about Cherish and her work in PNG click https://give.nazarene.org/pledge/cshinners
Shonamon, Charity – Papua New Guinea
Charity serves as a teacher for the students at Nazarene General Hospital in Papua New Guinea. Without access to reliable, quality education, families would not be able to serve the many districts, churches, and tens of thousands of patients seen annually.
Charity has served the Church of the Nazarene since 2016. She’s taught students in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, in the competitive world of Singapore, and in the factory district outside of Bangkok. She earned a graduate certificate in Intercultural Studies from Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary in 2024. She also has degrees in Elementary Education and teaching English as a Second Language from Olivet Nazarene University.
Charity is passionate about outdoor activities, living in community, and making Christ-like disciples through Christian education.
Interested in newsletter updates? Email cshonamon@apnaz.org
Stewardson, Joshua & Kendall – Papua New Guinea
Half-way through Kendall’s residency at Wake Forest, God very distinctly (and equally unexpectedly!) called us to medical missions at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital. The six of us arrived here in December 2023. Kendall is a doctor for the people of Papua New Guinea, Joshua works as Missions Development Coordinator with local church districts and the hospital, and the kids are probably the best missionaries of all.
Thompson, Jordan and Rachel – Papua New Guinea
We both grew up in Illinois and attended Olivet Nazarene University.
It’s our great privilege to be serving God and His people at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
We’ve lived in PNG since 2009 where Jordan is working as hospital maintenance supervisor and project manager.
Rachel is the Field Member Care and Development Coordinator, and stays at home with our two boys, Miles and Graham. Our prayer is that our lives would shine the light of Jesus and bring glory to Him!
Uyeda, Sheryl – Papua New Guinea
I grew up in California and first become interested in medical missions during medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin. During my surgery residency, God called me to serve him overseas. I learned about Kudjip Nazarene Hospital through Samaritan’s Purse. I first visited for a few weeks in 2016, and have now returned for a 2-year term with Samaritan’s Purse Post-Residency Program. I am currently one of three general surgeons here, along with veteran surgeon Dr. Jim Radcliffe and his son, Dr. Ben Radcliffe. I am thankful that God has called us to serve a very underserved population where Kudjip is the only hospital in the Jiwaka Province. I also thank him for equipping our team so we can share the hope and healing found only in Christ.
Wernert, Sebastian and Rosie – Papua New Guinea
Sebastian and Rosie will be serving at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as part of the Samaritan’s Purse Post Residency Program starting in 2025. They have two kids, David (7) and Lielle (5). They are both Austrian physicians, Sebastian is a pediatrician, Rosie is a GP. They studied in Vienna and also completed their residency there.
Our heart is to use our medical skills as tools to serve and to point people to Jesus, the ultimate healer, who brings hope and restoration beyond physical healing.
Woltjers, Luka & Daniella – Papua New Guinea
Lukas is the Director of Corporate Services and Development for Nazarene Mission Services (NMS). He is responsible for NMS’ finances, IT, staff training, and many other roles. Really, anything to provide technical, IT and mechanical support to keep the hospital and other ministries running. NMS supports various ministries in Papua New Guinea, including the Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, ten Rural Health clinics throughout PNG, the Melanesia Nazarene Bible College, the Melanesia Nazarene Teacher’s College, the Nazarene College of Nursing, and other ministries as the need arises.
Daniella is the primary care giver for their three kids and volunteers as she is able. She is involved in teaching different levels of Spanish at the middle and high school, teaches the boys math and will be starting to teach Gabriella for her pre-school and kindergarten years. Daniella also leads the event planning for Member Care, as well as contributes to the stations housing team (for missionaries and doctors).