She Was an ER Nurse. He Was a Psychologist. Then God Called.

Abbie & Jeff Nelson moved from Portland, Oregon to Guatemala with their 3 daughters to practice family medicine & clinical psychology as missionaries. Listen in as they share with Erika Barber what motivated such a radical lifestyle shift and what this kind of dedicated service looks like on a day-to-day basis. 

Dr. Erika Barber teaches in George Fox University’s physician assistant program and holds board certification in internal medicine and geriatrics.

Abbie Nelson is a family nurse practitioner working in a local church ministry clinic in the community around the Guatemala City landfill. Jeff Nelson is a clinical psychologist supporting pastors and ministry workers through therapy and education. Check out their Newsletter.

Abbie & Jeff serve through a ministry called Serge.

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Erika Barber
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Erika Barber
Dr. Erika Barber teaches in George Fox University’s physician assistant program and holds board certification in internal medicine and geriatrics.
She Was an ER Nurse. He Was a Psychologist. Then God Called.

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