Paraclete Associates - Tom & Bonnie Kopp

Tom Kopp is the son of missionary parents who was born and reared in Africa (Zimbabwe and Zambia, respectively) while Bonnie was born and reared in Spokane, Washington – both are twins!  Following their marriage, they with the Africa Evangelical Fellowship (AEF) for 27 years, fifteen years of which were in Swaziland and the Republic of South Africa where they were involved in Theological Education by Extension and church leadership training.

 Between 1986 and 1991, they served in the US office of AEF.  Bonnie also worked for five years as a public health nurse and counselor among high-risk pregnant teenagers.

Tom and Bonnie have taught at Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon where Tom served as Chair and Professor of the Intercultural Studies department. Bonnie taught courses in family and women's ministries, and also taught and directed the student-career development program. Bonnie is a frequent conference speaker and has been a consultant for IDAK Group Inc., an organization that specializes in midcareer advancement for individuals and companies. 

They are the parents of two grown children and three grandchildren.

Areas of Specialty: Missiology/Missions                             Cross-Cultural Living & Ministry           Leadership & Team Development        Mission-Church Partnerships              Spiritual Formation                            Member Care/Health & Responsibility

 

More about the Kopps

• Email Bonnie: bkopp(at)paraclete(dot)net
• Email Tom:     tkopp(at)paraclete(dot)net

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