PROFILE

Maurice & Brenda Dowling

Name

Maurice & Brenda Dowling

Location

Europe

Address

11 Eastleigh Drive Belfast BT4 3DX

Role

Ministry in Russian (MIR) Bible College teaching

Work summary

Travelling several times a year to the 'former Soviet Union' to teach in Bible Colleges - courses on the Bible, Christian Doctrine, Church History, Greek and Hebrew. Also preaching in local churches. Each trip lasts on average about two weeks.

Background

I became a Christian in 1967, while studying Russian at Cambridge. I have always had an interest in Russian literature, history and language. Over the past 15 years there have been many opportunities to visit the 'former USSR' for teaching and preaching ministry. The work was supported mainly by our own church, Mountpottinger Baptist, but in February 2005 I came under the wing of Baptist Missions.

Family

Wife: Brenda and four children

Interests

Reading, music, walking, linguistics

Prayer

Processing of visa applications; safety in travel; strength to teach and preach in Russian; my family - and particularly Brenda - while I'm away.