Serving Missionaries With Excellence And Care
International Personnel Resources and Services (IPRS) partners with divisions, institutions, and families to support Seventh-day Adventist missionaries around the globe.
Our story is rooted in a calling to make sure every worker has what they need to thrive in ministry. From the first conversation about service to the day families return home, we provide practical expertise, spiritual encouragement, and a caring presence.
Mission Statement
We provide world-class personnel support to missionaries worldwide. Every team member is empowered with resources, while we uphold the highest standards of integrity and care.
Explore service opportunitiesHow We Serve
IPRS is an interdisciplinary team that connects treasury, secretariat, education, missionary care, and local leadership so that missionaries can focus on their calling.
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Calling & Discernment
We guide individuals and families as they explore service, matching skills with global needs and walking through the application process.
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Relocation & Logistics
Our specialists coordinate visas, travel, shipments, and onboarding details so transitions are timely and ministry-ready.
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Care & Wellbeing
Missionary care professionals provide coaching, counseling, and resources for resilience throughout service and homecoming.
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Policy & Compliance
We align policies, payroll, and reporting with the General Conference to ensure accountability and support for every worker.
In Partnership With The Global Church
We collaborate closely with General Conference Secretariat and Treasury, divisions and unions, recruiting committees, and sponsoring institutions. These partnerships keep mission assignments healthy, sustainable, and focused on people.
Meet The Directors
Our leadership team brings together administrative, treasury, and secretariat experience to champion missionaries and the teams who serve them.
Karen Porter
Leads Secretariat initiatives that keep personnel assignments moving, from appointments and policies to member care coordination.
German Lust
Provides strategic oversight for treasury and financial services that sustain missionary placements around the world.
Lissy Park
Partners with leaders across IPRS to coordinate operations, support staff, and nurture a culture of care for missionaries and their families.
Looking Ahead
If you are unsure which team to reach out to, start with our administration staff. We will connect you with the right specialists and schedule a conversation.