Objectives of EMUK and EMUS

• To source and disseminate information about church-planting ministry in Russia and Central Asia to churches and individual Christians in the UK and US, that they might become partners in the work. To enable such people and churches to participate in the work by informing prayer, providing means to financially contribute to the work in Eurasia, and by facilitating practical help that Christians in the UK and US can give (e.g. by providing hospitality and accommodation for church-planters receiving training in the UK or US).


• To provide the means for Christians and churches to give funds to support the work, and the means to transfer those funds to where they are needed in Eurasia. To ensure proper accountability for the funds donated, and that they are used for the purposes specified.


• To provide practical resources for the training work in Eurasia by sending suitably qualified people from the West to provide short-term teaching in the College, give input to the College staff and board when it is desired, and provide practical skills training for church-planters and their national supporters (e.g. teaching small business management, or how to set-up community contact events).


• To facilitate Eurasian church-planters, trainers and church-plant supporters to receive training in the West which will be of benefit to their ministry.

US Trustees

Bob Foegley - Chairman EMUS

Robert is a life long resident of South Bend, Indiana, USA. Now retired, he ran a successful Landscape Architect and Contractor business. Robert and his family have been members of Trinity Evangelical Free Church, South Bend for over 25 years where for many years he served as chairman of the Missions Committee. In that capacity he closely observed the methods of operation of the many Missions organizations that the church supported and found that their methods of spreading the Gospel in most cases didn't work well in the present world situation. He concluded that to work efficiently a method would have to be developed whereby national believers, with the help of Western Mission organizations would spread the Gospel among their own people in their own culture. God provided just such an opportunity. In 1998, Trinity began work with Insur Shamgunov to develop Eurasian Ministries and the Eurasian Missionary College in just such a manor. The results have far exceeded our expectations.

Bill Johnson - Co-Chairman EMUS

Bill Johnson took early retirement in 2004 after a long career with Bosch U.S. He now gives much of his time as Co-Chairman to administering the work of Eurasian Ministries US. He worships at Trinity Evangelical Free Church, South Bend, Indiana - the church which initially funded the establishment of the Eurasian Missionary College by Insur Shamgunov in 1999. Bill has served in many capacities of church and lay ministry, most recently serving on the Trinity missions committee. Bill is pleased to share with anyone in the US about this strategic gospel work!

Sam Davenport - Trustee EMUS Financial Advisor

Sam Davenport is a Certified Public Accountant and a partner in a local accounting firm. His expertise in financial matters enables our ministry to function in proper monetary practice and accountability. With his many contacts, he is also able to bring in professionals who serve in advisory rolls to our ministry. Sam is active at Trinity Evangelical Free Church serving in various areas, particularly the music ministry. Some of his other endeavors include serving on the board of a local college. Sam has a big heart for the people of this ministry and the countries that we serve.

Mike Williamson - Trustee EMUS

Mike began assisting the ministry from its infancy after meeting Insur Shamgunov when Insur was studying at Bethel College in South Bend, Indiana. Mike encouraged and helped Insur fulfil his vision of a college in Russia that would train men and women to evangelize, plant churches, and spread the gospel throughout Russia and Central Asia. Mike has had previous experience serving on missions committees and in the field.

UK Trustees

Steve Packham - Chairman EMUK

Steve Packham grew up in Greenwich, and has lived and worked in Essex for much of his life. He is currently CEO of Chelmsford Borough Council. Steve helps organise and run various ministries at Danbury Mission.

Tim Green - Trustee EMUK

Tim grew up in a Christian home in Manchester, and followed his father and grandfather into a banking career. He set up Switch Card Services. Now retired, Tim is serving as a Director of three Christian charities and advises on charitable giving services. He has been an Elder at Danbury Mission for 25 years.

Robert Goodwin - Trustee EMUK

Robert Goodwin grew up in Derbyshire. He serves on the Youth and Sunday School leadership teams at Danbury Mission. He graduated from management studies at Warwick University and works as a Chartered Insurer for a large European insurance company.

Michael Ventham - Trustee EMUK Financial Advisor

Michael Ventham was founder and managing director of the UK-based chartered accounting firm Venthams. He handled business for major corporate clients, including property acquisitions in Russia. Michael has been an Elder at Danbury Mission Evangelical Church in the UK.