Chad and Crystal Gibbons are serving as global missionaries to the Eurasia North Field, and were living in Kyiv, Ukraine prior to the war. Chad is the Field Finance Coordinator serving the local churches, districts and leaders, allowing them to build the Kingdom while having the resources needed. He is also the Eurasia Regional Discipleship Coordinator. Crystal was the NCM coordinator for the field until just recently when she moved into a new position as Communications Coordinator for Global Missions working with all 7 Regions, NMI and the Global Missions Director to help share the story of what God is doing all around the world.
Chad served as senior pastor at Centerpointe Church of the Nazarene in Howell, Michigan for 7 years, while Crystal served as the Worship Director. They also founded the Livingston County Severe Weather Network. Starting as a cold weather shelter for those individuals experiencing homelessness in their neighborhood, it has grown into a fully funded, non-profit supported by dozens of local churches and national organizations. They are currently serving as Pastor and Worship Pastor in the local International Church in Busingen, Germany where they live.
Both being raised in Michigan, Chad and Crystal met and got married in 2001. They have two children. Their daughter, Alaina is studying Music Education at Arkansas State University and their son, Carson is studying Environmental Biology at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
They are so thankful for the prayers and support of the church as they serve where God has called them.