Chad and Miriam Pumpelly both grew up as missionary kids, with Chad witnessing his parents share the gospel daily in Uganda. One life that deeply impacted him was Fred, a former criminal involved in car theft. After hearing the gospel, Fred gave his life to Christ. Moved by Fred’s transformation, Chad placed his faith in Christ and was baptized the same day as Fred.
In high school in Kenya, Chad met Miriam, his future wife. After college, they married and pursued ministry, earning three master’s degrees and having two children. They eventually found an opportunity to return to Africa, teaching at the Baptist Theological Seminary of Malawi.
Their ministry thrived, but not all of their children adapted well to life overseas. Trusting God’s plan, they returned to the U.S. However, while leading a church group to Missions College in Richmond, Virginia, Chad felt it was time to return to the mission field.
Our church supports the mission work of Chad and Miriam Pumpelly when we give through the Cooperative Program.
Pray for the Pumpelly family as they train Africans to reach Africans with the gospel.