Herb and Markie Burch

About

"The Rev. Herb and Markie Burch serve the Lord through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Belize, Central America. From Belize, they support other Lutheran ministries in Central and South America.
Herb travels to several preaching stations throughout Belize where he preaches, coaches pastoral candidates, and teaches adults and children about the Christian faith through Luther’s Small Catechism. He also works with leaders of partner churches in Venezuela, Guatemala and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico to share the Gospel, plant new Lutheran churches and show mercy. In addition, Herb visits and mentors young leaders in newly planted Lutheran churches in Honduras to encourage them and help expand their capabilities.
Herb grew up in western Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. Following his military service in the United States Army, he studied theology in Germany and at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, and served as a church planter and evangelist in Guatemala for five years.
Markie reaches out to kids in the region by teaching about nature and biodiversity. She and Herb finished the modernization of Camp Concordia on the beautiful shores of the Belize River and host international visitors and short-term mission teams.
Pray for Herb and Markie as they serve in Belize. They seek prayers for common sense, wisdom, creative problem-solving skills, good health, sustained vigor and continued opportunities to share the Gospel with people desperate to learn about Jesus. Let us give thanks that Herb and Markie are serving God’s children in this part of the world."