Biography

Phyllis A. Rose was born on February 5, 1970 in Great Bend, Kansas where she spent all her “growing up” years.

Phyllis began attending children’s church at Great Bend First Assembly around age 6 via the church bus route. She was soon involved in the Missionette Program and then a few years later in the youth group. During high school she worked part-time at the Berean Christian Pre-School at the church which became full-time during the summers. Being a part of First Assembly was not just great experience, it was a blast!

In 1990, Phyllis moved to Springfield, Missouri where she attended Central Bible College. Graduating in 1993 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Missions and Bible, she moved to Terre Haute, Indiana where she completed her church internship.

After interning, she moved to Falcon, North Carolina to work at Falcon Children’s Home as an Associate Houseparent. Living and being a part of the children’s lives was a great challenge and joy! There are some things Bible College cannot teach you that Falcon Children’s Home can! After being a houseparent for over two years, she transferred from working the “halls” where the children reside to the children’s home office as secretary for the social workers and director of campus life.

In 1996, Phyllis moved to Dunn, North Carolina and became a church secretary for Glad Tidings Assembly of God. Having always enjoyed being part of a local church and its ministries, this was the place to be! Then, in 1998, Phyllis moved to Albemarle, North Carolina to work on staff at First Assembly of God as the senior pastor’s secretary.

In April 2002 Phyllis knew it was time to say “yes” to the Lord and to pursue the call to foreign missions that had been on her life since childhood. A year later, God opened a door for her to serve a two year missionary associate term with an established missionary in Tegucigalpa, Honduras – Becky Hoshaw. Phyllis taught English classes – levels 1, 2, & 3 and also a phonics class. She also traveled throughout the country of Honduras assisting Becky in educational seminars, workshops and other activities. What a great opportunity God provided!

In 2005 God began to stir in Phyllis’ heart a love for the people of Peru. After raising her funds, she landed in Lima, Peru on September 30, 2008. Since that time, she has been working with Latin America ChildCare as Bill and Lena Shrader’s assistant and also developing a ministry that promotes foster care called “Padres en Cristo” which means “Parents in Christ”.

Phyllis’ next itineration is scheduled to begin the end of 2011.