As missionaries in Costa Rica since 1998, Gary and Karen Shogren have been following the Great Commission in strategic ways. In San José they train energetic Latin American leaders who will lead the church and spread the Gospel into nations where Americans cannot easily go. Second, they provide ongoing theological education online for those far-flung Spanish-speaking missionaries. Third, Karen has launched her own ministry called Levanta la Voz (Raise Your Voice), which is a training program for preventing sexual abuse in the church, also leading people through recovery. As a couple they are strategically placed & uniquely qualified to equip tomorrow’s leaders.
Gary’s PhD in New Testament Exegesis plus decades of years of experience as New Testament professor on 3 continents prepare him to continue teaching at the Evangelical Seminary for Pastoral Studies (ESEPA) in San José, Costa Rica. Gary’s training, experience, skills and location allow him to meet this need in a way others cannot. He is also an editor and writer of resources for Bible translations at Wycliffe Associates.
In 2021 they relocated to Amish Country, Pennsylvania, where they carry out their ministries online.
Open Our Eyes, Lord! 