Paul & Donna Korneliussen - Administrators

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Paul and Donna Korneliussen come to Market Place Missions after serving for a year with 99 plus 1, another ministry located in San Felipe Mexico. In fact it was through that connection that they came to know of Sonshine Hacienda and felt a strong tug from God to get on board and join Pastor Gary and Karen in their efforts to make this vision a reality.                                                                                     

The Korneliussens began their journey together in Washington State, having married in 1991. They raised a blended family of 5 children and taught them through example that being a Christian is much more than simply going to church on Sundays. Although both had recently gone though painful divorces they grew tremendously through those experiences and came to truly understand Christ’s grace and forgiveness. They bring with them 10 years of working with youth groups of all ages, several short term mission trips, mentoring and teaching about Christ in a juvenile prison, serving through worship choirs, and a tremendous love for children.                                                                      

Donna’s work experience includes 22 years of N.I.C.U. nursing and a managerial position in a pediatric clinic.Paul worked as a construction superintendent for 31 years before opting for an early retirement so that they could pursue God’s call to full time missions. We are excited to welcome Paul and Donna join Marketplace Missions as fully supported missionaries.

Erin Howard - Intern

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Born and raised in Southern California, Erin has always loved working with children.  Assisting her mother in her licensed daycare at a young age, she began her experience working with toddlers and infants. She transitioned into her college years and graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services Counseling from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  During college, she interned with the Clark County Juvenile Justice Department and Child Protective Services (CPS).  Post-graduation, she continued working for CPS in their temporary living facilities for abused and neglected minors.  She also has experience working with children in the education system as a long-term substitute teacher and as an assistant in a behavioral diagnostic classroom.   She is excited to bring her more than 10 years’ experience working in a variety of fields with children to Sonshine.  Her prayer is that God would continue to use her as a tool to proclaim good news to the brokenhearted and comfort all who mourn.  

Dr. Gary Lewis, President

Karen Lewis, Vice President

Tony Graupensperger JD, CPA, Secretary/Treasurer

Dr. Anthony Carlisle, Medical Services Director

Dr. Robert Lewis, Missions Mobilization Director

Pastor Steve Wadleigh

Earl Kendel

Pastor Bill Bibbins