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Pastoral Care

This team desires to come alongside you to strengthen and encourage your lives and ministry. They do not charge for their services. They each offer pastoral counseling, though some are also life coaches and professional counselors.


Rev. Steve and Linda Lilly

Steve and his wife, Linda, served as missionaries, area directors, and regional directors for Northern Asia. Steve served in university ministry, while Linda, a registered nurse, served in compassion-related ministry. They have deep understanding of missionary issues and much wisdom. They offer pastoral counseling. Contact info Steve: slilly@ag.org, Contact info Linda: lindaslilly@pm.me.


Dr. Terry and Karen Yancey 

The Yanceys have served as pastors, youth pastors, and district officials for many years. Terry was the district superintendent in Kansas and Karen was the women’s ministries director. They have such a heart to encourage ministry leaders. They both serve as life coaches. Contact info for the Yanceys: tly@theyanceygroup.com, text for an urgent need (Terry): +1 (316) 765-2624.


Dr. Ron Crum 

Dr. Crum previously served as the lead pastor and has been academic dean of an extension campus of Nelson University (Waxahachie, TX). In 2013, he completed a doctorate in leadership at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary where he authored Leadership Styles, Decision-making Styles, and Selected Influences on Decision-making. He has been a student of leadership for over forty years and has taught leaders in business, education, and non-profits. Dr. Ron founded a leadership coaching and consulting practice in 2013 and became a certified facilitator of The Leadership Challenge Workshop. He offers leadership coaching. Contact info: ron.crum@gmail.com. Text for an urgent need: +1 (770) 584-0016


Dr. Kent Mankins 

Dr. Kent Mankins is Lead Pastor of Valley Assembly in Spokane Valley, WA, an adjunct faculty member at Northwest University, and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He also serves on the board of Continental Theological Seminary in Brussels, Belgium, and is a former member of the World Missions Board of AGWM. He has a Ph.D. in Transformational Leadership and a M.Ed. in Counseling. He offers professional counseling. Contact info: Kent@valleyassembly.org.


Rev. Boyd Powers 

A former missionary to Malawi, Africa, and former missions director for Oregon Ministry Network, Dr. Powers’ heart for missions and missionaries is unmistakable. He offers pastoral counseling. Contact info: boydspowers@gmail.com. Cell: +1 (503) 510-0571.


Rev. Ken and Marcie Dahlager

Ken and Marcie served as missionaries to Costa Rica and Mexico for many years, where they were involved with Bible School administration, church planting, and ChildHope. They also ministered to missionaries who came to Costa Rica for language study. Ken has a B.S. in education and a B.A. in Bible/Pastoral. They are good listeners and would love to connect with you. Reach out to him via email: ken.dahlager@gmail.com, or text message: +1 (417) 834-8273.


Rev. Don Exley

Don and his wife Melba were missionaries and area directors for many years, serving in Argentina, Chile, and Mexico. They were involved in pastoring, church planting, and developed a school and drug rehab center. Don now teaches in Latin American Advanced School of Theology for pastors and national leaders throughout Latin America. You can schedule an appointment for pastoral counseling with Don through email: pastorexley@gmail.com or by text message: +1 (972) 921-5099.