Paul and Pris Gossman have long understood themselves to be called to mission. After Paul’s graduation from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, they served as missionaries in the tribal highlands of the Philippines, training leaders and planting churches. Along with their daughter Sarah, they later served with WMPL in Peru, doing similar work among the poor in the city of Chiclayo.
Since their return to the U.S. in 2000, the Gossmans have served in bilingual and multiethnic parish and parachurch ministries in Illinois, Washington and Oregon. Paul also holds a PhD in Intercultural Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He headed that department at Trinity Lutheran College from 2005-2008 and has been an independent instructor and consultant in a wide variety of countries and settings.
Thank you for your ongoing prayers during this time of transition. We look forward to welcoming Paul and Pris in Minneapolis sometime in the fall.
I am so very excited about Paul (and Pris) coming into this roll! I first met them when I was on a Youth Encounter team and stayed with them in the Philippines. Have fantastic memories of them! –Melanie (Venekamp) Allen
Prayers for you both in this new ministry…blessing…good health…safety…open doors…prepared hearts…anointing by the Holy Spirit…with love in Christ Charlotte Matheny