Antioch, TN—WNAC is pleased to announce Ruth McDonald as the new WNAC Director. Ruth’s husband Donnie will continue to serve as an IM, Inc. missionary and strategically promote missions education in the U.S. by visiting churches, developing a teaching curriculum, and assisting with Go Global events.
The McDonalds have ministered as missionaries in Japan for 38 years. They have served as church planters, teachers, evangelists, and recently provided leadership in the Good News Chapel in the greater Tokyo area. Ruth shares, “WNAC had a huge part to play in our ministry in Japan all these years. I am excited about giving back by serving our wonderful Free Will Baptist women.”
Don Matchett, director of development for IM, Inc. states, “I am excited about this move for several reasons: First, IM has always worked closely with WNAC. They play an invaluable role in giving, communicating, and promoting IM and the hearts, actions, and needs of its missionaries. Who better to be placed in the director’s seat than an accomplished missionary such as Ruth McDonald? Second, Donnie will play a strategic role in encouraging and educating churches from a Free Will Baptist missions perspective.”
Amy Johnson, WNAC Board Chair, noted, “We have seen God’s hand guide through the process of hiring a new director. We are beyond thankful and excited to welcome Ruth. With a rich Free Will Baptist heritage and love for this denomination, Ruth has a passion for women’s ministry and sharing through the written and spoken word. We are confident her values, goals, and passions will help expand new ministry opportunities while holding tight to the heritage of our Free Will Baptist women’s ministry organization,”
The McDonalds will move to Nashville in October to begin their new roles November 1. Please join IM and WNAC in praying for the McDonalds as they enter this new season of ministry. Also, pray for the Good News Chapel in Japan as they look confidently towards the future and transition to Japanese leadership.