Bill & Ginger Behrman

   Our ministry began in 1957 in our home town of Buena Vista, Colorado. In the winter of 1959 we took the pastorate of a small Assemblies of God church in Castle Rock, Colorado where we spent the next eight years. Sensing the direction of the Holy Spirit, we took our five children and moved to Burlington, Colorado where we pioneered a new work. This became our home for the next twenty five years.

   For many years we had missions in our heart, and in 1992 the Lord began stirring us about becoming personally involved in overseas ministry. In January of 1993 we resigned our pastorate of 25 years and launched out in faith. Our first open door was an opportunity to go to India and Nepal. We spent almost 3 months in that part of the world and after returning home, doors began to open in several parts of the world for us to minister.

   We have been privileged to give training in Minister's Training Schools in Europe, Asia, South America and Africa. At this date, we have ministered in 28 countries, and to many of these countries we have returned multiple times. We have also been involved in Minister's Conferences in Nepal and Burma. We have been privileged to help in the purchasing of land and the building of many churches in Nepal. We have also been involved in the translating and printing of literature in that country. It is very apparent that the key to the evangelism and discipleship of the people is trained native workers. In addition to the training of the leaders, we also help in the support and purchase of equipment for the native missionaries.

   We now have our home and office in the house we finished building in 2006 in Buena Vista, Colorado, using that as our base of travel. We also are grateful that all five of our children: Ladelle, Trina, Patsy, Stephen, and Scott, are actively serving the Lord.

Rhema India 2007

   The days on the campus of Rhema during Thanksgiving week were anointed and blessed. It was wonderful to be with the 128 students and the staff. The Word of God is being taught and the men and women are being trained to go to the place of their calling and minister in the power of the Holy Spirit.

   Each day in the classroom was a refreshing time and I was greatly blessed as the Spirit of God anointed the word as it went forth. Founder and director Thorat and his wife are very godly people with a great vision for the nation of India. I have known the dean of the school, Kevin Castro for many years and it was a wonderful blessing to be with him as well.

   Here is a picture of us with the people of Rhema India.

Domata India 2007

   The week following Rhema, I was in Bangalore, India at the Domata Ministers training center. I was blessed and honored in being invited to preach at the Embassy of Hope Church on Sunday. The next five days, I taught from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. With 3 breaks and sometimes continued with prayer until after 5:00. Students were from India, Burma and Nepal and the US.

   I met old friends from a previous visit and also friends from World Outreach Church in Tulsa. It was a wonderful time of ministry to these future pastors, evangelists and leaders who will return to their home churches to minister and also to plant new works all over India.

   Here is a picture of us with the people of Domata India.

Medical Missions to Nepal 2008

   In the spring of 2008, we will be taking another team to the mountains of Nepal. We will be leaving on April 19 and returning on May 3, 2008.

   This will be village ministry, including medical outreach and personal ministry to the Buddhist population in the Mount Everest area.

   If you would like to be a part of this ministry team to these precious people of Nepal, please contact us at Behrman Ministries right away.

   Here is a picture of the 2003 medical team.

Hope for Children: the Children's Home in Kathmandu, Nepal

   Hope for Children was launched this year by a joint effort of Cameneti Ministries and ourselves.

   These children have come from desperate situations and are now living in a clean home an go to a good school. They have received Christ and are being trained in the Bible.

   We still need support for some of the children. The monthly cost of each child is $72. Offerings for the support of a child must be marked “Hope for Children”.

   Please click here for more details on Hope for Children in Nepal.

Update: Hope for Children Home Dedicated

   Over a year ago when Patsy and Liliana Cameneti accompanied me to Nepal, a vision was birthed in their hearts to launch a home for orphans and needy children in that country.

   After prayer and planning, we felt led to contact Nepalese nationals; D.K. Daniel and his wife Mona. For years, they have had a heart to start a home for deprived children. Guidelines were set and support was raised to make it a reality. A large house was rented and in April children began coming in.

   When Ginger and I were there, we got to meet the seven charter children. It was wonderful to see their happy faces and observe the clean and orderly home where they will be loved and trained in the ways of our Lord.

   On the 12th of May, we had the evening meal with family of D.K. and Mona and the children. Following the meal, we had a time of prayer and dedicated Hope for Children.

   There are now nine children being cared for. At this point we still need support for four of them. The cost for each child is $72 per month. If you sense the leading of the Lord to help, your gift would be a blessing to one of these kids.

   Here is a recent picture of Ginger with some of the girls from the Hope for Children home. Here is a picture of the children of Hope for Children made in September 2007.

2007 Kathmandu Pastors Conference

   Pastors from across Nepal gathered in Kathmandu for the family conference May 8-10. Travel was difficult. A transportation strike delayed or prohibited the arrival of some. One pastor walked for 5 days and then rode the bus for a great distance. There were 80 pastors and wives in attendance. Ginger and I taught 6 hours each day. The people were so anxious to hear and put into practice Biblical principles as it relates to marriage and family. The Holy Spirit moved in the hearts of the people. We told the people at the end of the conference that the measure of success of any teaching is the change that it brings to the life of the hearer. We trust that in the weeks and years ahead, there will be changed hearts, changed homes and changed ministries as the Spirit of God does his wonderful work in their lives.

   Here is a picture from the trip to Kathmandu 2007.

2007 Domata Chile

   In August, Ginger and I flew into Santiago, Chile and journeyed down to the coast to Viña del Mar where we taught in the Domata Ministers training school . The school is now in a new location at Con Con and the building also houses the church pastored by Joe and Kristine Bradford.

   We had wonderful times in the classroom. As before, the students were hungry for the word of God and the Lord moved each day in the Bible School. Sunday was very special as we worshiped with our Chilean brothers and sisters and also ministered at their church.

   Here is a picture of Ginger sharing the Word in Chile and Bill teaching in Chile and some of the Chilean students in the classroom.

Notes From Nepal Trip December 2006

Khumbu 2006

   Our team of 16 arrived home from Nepal on December 10th. During the two week trip, there were 14 led by Scott Behrman, who made the trek from Lukla up the trail that leads to Everest Base Camp. Along the way, the two doctors and the nurse, assisted by the rest of the team, gave medical treatment to the Sherpa villagers. They also shared their Christian witness with the native people of the area. The medical team treated over 300 people and team members prayed the salvation prayer with over 200.

   While the rest of the team ministered in the mountains, Trina and I held a pastors conference for the pastors in the Kailali and Kanchanpur regions of far west Nepal. What a blessing to minister side by side with my daughter. Between 175 and 200 pastors and wives attended the conference.

Hope for Children

   While in Nepal with my daughter Patsy and granddaughter Liliana last March, we visited some orphanages in the city of Kathmandu. Following the trip, the Lord began to deal with Patsy’s heart concerning starting an orphanage in Nepal. She shared her thoughts with me and together we prayed about the prospect of sponsoring a home for the unfortunate children of that country. As a result of prayerful consideration, we are planning to start the childrens home within the next two months. In reference to the scripture Jeremiah 29:11, the home would be called Hope for Children.

   Start up costs for the home will be $6500 which will include rent of a large house, beds, utensils, clothing, uniforms, tuition etc. We already have over $3100 to be applied to the start up costs. The cost for the care of each child will be $65 per month. As soon as we gather the funds for the start up costs and commitments for each of the children, we will get things started. If you sense the Lord directing you to help, please send your contributions to us with the designation to Hope for Children.

   Here are a few pictures from the trip: Church we helped build with Pastor | Team members with Mt. Ama Dablam in background | Team members praying with Nepalese | Trina and Nepalese friends

Notes From Nepal Trip April 2006

   Windows of protection: A shootout between Maoist rebels and Security at the airport in Nepalgung left one police officer dead. We arrived there the next day with no incident. A few days after the conference ended, a grenade exploded outside the wall where we had met.

   Seniors Conference: James Herbert and I had a wonderful time ministering in Western Nepal. Much of the time in the conference was spent in intercession and prayer for the Nation of Nepal, the king and leaders and for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the churches and in the nation. Just weeks after our prayer meetings, there have been major changes in the government of Nepal. After the conference we visited villages where pioneering efforts are taking place.

   Return to the Khumbu Region: Our daughter Patsy and granddaughter Liliana met us in Kathmandu the following week. We flew into Lukla where we trekked up the trail that leads to Everest Base Camp. Three years ago, our team had ministered in that area and from our outreach, a new fellowship was formed in Lukla. From that fellowship, another church was opened up the trail in the village of Phakding. New believers are being added in both of those places and further on up the trail. The pastor there had baptized five people the day before our arrival. We were able to meet with some of the believers there. After Patsy preached, there was a wonderful time of ministry. Two young men received Christ.

   Ministry in the Capital: Upon our arrival, our team ministered in churches and visited several of the outreaches that are going on in the Kathmandu Valley. It was a blessing to hear Patsy teach and to spend time with Liliana and hear her share the gospel in the orphanages. It was our privilege to share the gospel publicly and one on one. Souls were saved and believers were filled with the Holy Spirit.

   Here are a few pictures from the trip: Grandad and Liliana | Liliana Shares The Gospel With Orphans | Nepali Believers Pray for Their Nation

Bible Schools in South America 2006

   I spent two weeks in Arequipa, Peru and Viña del Mar, Chile ministering to students in the Domata Minister's Training Schools there.

   There were refreshing times in the classrooms as I ministered on the subjects of "The Ministers Call" and "Ministers Character." I had the privilege of sharing with 47 ministers of Arequipa on a special time in fellowship and the word. On the Sunday between locations, I ministered in one of the services at Comunidad Cristiana, a 4000 member church in Arequipa.

   Viña del Mar, a beautiful city on the coast of Chile, was the location of the second week of ministry to the Domata students. It is wonderful to connect with the people and view the response to the word that will change lives. While there, I shared the vision for missions with the members of the church which is pastored by Joseph and Kristine Bradford. The church is now involved in supporting missions outside the country of Chile.

   Here are a few pictures from the trip: Teaching in Peru | Comunidad Cristaina | Illustrated Sermon in Chile

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Upcoming Meetings 2008

Jan 28-Feb 1	Domata Ministers Training	Barcelona, Spain
Feb 15-17	Lake Country Family Church	Delafield, WI

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Colorado Construction News

   We are now living in our new house in Colorado. God has gone before us and has brought skilled tradesmen and wonderful volunteers to assist us in this project. We are forever grateful for them. Click here to view our new house.

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Booklet Available
Our booklet, Welcome to a Wonderful Life, is now available. It is a handbook of helps for the new Christian, a pocket guide for the soul winner, a brief overview of basic Bible doctrines, and powerful scriptures for successful living, all contained in a handy 30-page minibook. Bulk prices are available on request. You can view the text here.