have served in Hungary since November, 2017. They partner with the Baptist Union of Hungary in ministries of evangelism, discipleship, and education. As part of this work, they build community through a weekly evangelical English Bible Study. From that ministry, the International Baptist Church of Debrecen was born in October, 2021.

 

Jon teaches seminary courses in Ukraine and Hungary. Amanda also teaches English at a local elementary school.

 

 

Over the past year and a half, they have partnered with local congregations to provide physical and spiritual support for displaced victims of the war in Ukraine. The hope of Jesus is being shared in Debrecen, and lives are being changed. This ministry is only possible through God’s grace and the ongoing prayer and financial support of His people. 

 

The Goods make their home in Hungary with their children Sarah (20), Elizabeth (18), and Andrew (14). In July of 2023, Rachel (21) graduated from the University of Debrecen, and married Blake Schinzler of Moweaqua, Illinois. They now make their home in Normal, Illinois.  Sarah is a sophomore, and Elizabeth is a freshman at the University of Debrecen. Andrew is studying Hungarian curriculum from the US this year while we are on home assignmen