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FOUNDERS
Missionary Emeritus
Dr. David L & Deloris Filbeck
David L. and Deloris Filbeck are the founders of CMO. They came to Thailand in 1960 serving over 50 years on the mission field! David and Deloris officially retired in March 2013 and moved to Joplin, MO. IN April, 2019 David L went to be with the Lord after a long battle with Parkinsons. CMO is grateful for David and Deloris's years of service and vision for training leaders for next generation.
Dr. David A. & Sharon Filbeck
David A & Sharon Filbeck have served with CMO since 1985. They moved to Thailand in 1987. David and Sharon have 4 children; Rachel, Michal, Aaron, and Kara.
David A. is a graduate of St. Louis Christian College (BA Ministry). He earned the MA in Linguistics from the University of Texas, Arlington and a PhD from the University of Texas Austin in Education Administration. He helped to grow LTC from a 3 year certificate program to a 4 year BA program.
Sharon holds a MA in Ministry from Hope International University with an emphasis in pastoral care. She is currently writing Thai textbooks for our Biblical Marriage and Family Course. You may contact them at: dsfilbeck@yahoo.com
David A. is a graduate of St. Louis Christian College (BA Ministry). He earned the MA in Linguistics from the University of Texas, Arlington and a PhD from the University of Texas Austin in Education Administration. He helped to grow LTC from a 3 year certificate program to a 4 year BA program.
Sharon holds a MA in Ministry from Hope International University with an emphasis in pastoral care. She is currently writing Thai textbooks for our Biblical Marriage and Family Course. You may contact them at: dsfilbeck@yahoo.com
Carmen Filbeck M.A.
Carmen Filbeck has served two assignments with CMO. Her first assignment was from 1990 to 1996. At that time she returned to the US for an 8 year period where she taught ESL, did graduate studies, and taught at Hope International University in Fullerton CA.
In 2004, God answered her prayers to return to Thailand. Carmen currently serves as the Director of Lanna Theological Center. You can contact her at: cLfilbeck@gmail.com
In 2004, God answered her prayers to return to Thailand. Carmen currently serves as the Director of Lanna Theological Center. You can contact her at: cLfilbeck@gmail.com
Abel & Ruth Sairanttanyu
The Sairanttanyu family work among the Lahu and Shan people groups in northern Thailand. They have two sons, Mark and Luke.
Their ministry includes evangelism, church planting, and Ban Suk Jai Orphanage. Click here to learn more about this ministry. You can contact them sairatt@hotmail.com
Their ministry includes evangelism, church planting, and Ban Suk Jai Orphanage. Click here to learn more about this ministry. You can contact them sairatt@hotmail.com