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Life On The Road: A look into the Shworer family's deputation journey and call to the field of Papua New Guinea

Author
April Fruchey & Estie Woddard
Published
Sun 27 Jul 2025
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Melissa Schworer shares her family's journey from years of ministry in Idaho to pursuing mission work in Papua New Guinea. She discusses the long-awaited call, challenges of deputation life, and preparations for serving in a culture vastly different from American life.

• Melissa and Rick have been married 22 years and five children. Melissa has an extensive background in church ministry, biblical counseling, as well as publishing several music albums.
• The family is currently traveling full-time in an RV, visiting churches to raise support for the mission field of Papua New Guinea.
• Prayer needs include wisdom in ministry, health/safety, and maintaining spiritual vitality during transition

To follow the Schworer family's journey or support their ministry, visit dispellingdarknesspng.com.


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