Fox Fast Facts:
Tim was born in Columbus, OH and Kathy in Marshalltown, IA.
Tim holds a B.B.A. from Kent State University and a M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary. Kathy holds a B.S. from Asbury College and a M.A. from the University of Kentucky.
Their son Kevin and his wife Laurelle have a daughter and son named Lilliana and Hudson. Their daughter Julie and her husband Aubrey have two sons, Kevin and Daniel. Both couples graduated from Biola University and reside in the Sacramento area.
Tim and Kathy served four years in stateside pastoral ministry and eleven years on the mission field. In the 90’s they planted a church in Mexico City. They have returned to Mexico after a thirteen year absence. They also ministered in Taiwan (Tim), Spain (Kathy), Costa Rica and Uruguay.
Guanajuato Gems:
Guanajuato is the capital city of the state of Guanajuato. According to the 2010 census, the population is 172,000, of which 96% is Catholic and about 1% Evangelical Christian. The city was founded in 1548 by Spaniards after finding large gold and silver reserves in the surrounding mountains. The city has an elevation of 6600 ft. It was the site of the first battle which started the Mexican War of Independence in 1810. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its rich history and architectural landmarks. Tourism has replaced mining as its major economic activity.
Church Planting in Guanajuato: There are very few Christ-centered churches in Guanajuato. Calvary Christian Fellowship Ventura is sending the Foxes in accordance with God’s will as stated in Acts 13:1-3. Tim’s plan is to rent a small office downtown and begin evangelistic Bible studies. As God raises up local believers, Tim will disciple and train a pastor and leaders. Kathy will disciple leaders’ wives and train them for women and children’s ministries. Eventually, as patterned in the Book of Acts, through God’s grace and blessing, an indigenous, self-supporting and self-governing church will be birthed and equipped to continue reaching out to the local community.
Opportunities for Co-laborers: M-1 (Missionary for one year). This is patterned after Tim’s experience in Taiwan. The missionary spends three months in language school in Guanajuato. They live with a Mexican family to learn the culture. They will serve as evangelists and also help in the church plant according to their gifts.
Missions trips: Calvary Christian Fellowship Ventura will organize short term mission teams to help with evangelism.
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Financial partners: The Foxes’ visa does not permit them to earn an income in Mexico. All future offerings from the church in Guanajuato will be used for church related expenses. Therefore, if our Lord asks you to partner for Fox expenses, please send your check payable to Calvary Christian Fellowship Ventura and write Fox-MX in the memo. Or if you prefer to use a credit card, click the Pay Pal link below. All gifts are receipted and tax deductible.