TRIUMPHANT MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SARASOTA, FLORIDA

Our mission is to Demonstrate the love of God through strategically planned outreaches, Develop people’s lives through micro-enterprise opportunities, and to Distribute humanitarian aid on multiple levels as needed. WHO WE ARE Triumphant Ministries International has a 3D (Demonstrate, Develop and Distribute) approach to effectively sharing the love of Christ with the world. At Triumphant Ministries International, we Demonstrate the love of God through strategically planned evangelistic outreaches. We reach out to children, youth and adults alike, and always work in cooperation with local churches or bible schools. We also realize the importance of follow up with those new to the faith and we make every assurance that they continue to have guidance after we leave. We Develop people’s lives through micro-enterprise. We give them the tools needed to start a small business with little to no investment required. These businesses help in the fight against poverty. As jobs are created they are able to become more self-sufficient and improve their lives. We are not only giving them a fish but we are also teaching them how to fish, which ultimately helps them contribute to their own economies. There are over 3 billion people who have never heard the gospel message or the name of Jesus. We are willing to go where they are – where others cannot or will not go to tell them about Jesus and His healing power. One national pastor said, “We challenged them because of our willingness to leave the comfort of the US and go to the dirtiest places and reach out to the castaways of society.” Isn’t that what Jesus did? We can adapt to the environment whether we are ministering one on one or with thousands of people. Our short-term goals are similar to that of any other emergency responder. We arrive, evaluate and assess the situation in order to help with whatever is needed at that time. The need may be any number of things ranging from water, food, or medical supplies to household tools. We want to minister to the spiritual and physical needs of the people in all nations and regions to which we travel. We always give people the opportunity to pray the prayer of salvation, to make an eternal difference in their lives. We also look for creative solutions to provide for a variety of needs local churches and villages face. For example, we supplied the funds to purchase a fence to close off a two acre tract of land to keep livestock out. This fencing enabled the orphanage to grow rice and begin to become self-sufficient. For one particular village we purchased over 750 ducks to repopulate their village after a major disaster. We also helped the fishermen in one village by supplying them with new boats and nets that had been lost during a cyclone. We continue to look for practical ways to help people; one such way is through The Burma Project. We started The Burma Project by purchasing sewing machines, sewing kits, and fabric for almost every orphanage home we visited. These tools and materials help orphans on multiple levers: to make or mend their own clothing; to produce goods for sale; and to train young girls and boys with a useful skill. We do this to keep them from resorting to the drug trade or prostitution. The Holy Spirit is coequal with the Father and His Son, Jesus. Jesus told those at his ascension that it was imperative that He leave and that another comes. He was speaking of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our comforter, our strength and gives us the power to be witnesses for God. He gives Christians the understanding of spiritual truth and guidance in doing what is right. Salvation is God’s free gift to everyone and brings you into His family, no matter who you are, but you have to accept it. The Bible teaches that all have sinned. Sin is what separates us from God. We cannot make up for our sin by self improvement, religious rituals or good works. We are only forgiven from our sin and become a part of the family of God when we trust in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness. When we turn from our self-ruled lives, repent of our wrong doing and ask Jesus to be the ruler of our hearts, then we are saved and in fellowship with God. Eternal life begins at the moment we receive Jesus Christ into our lives by faith. We believe the power of God to heal the sick and afflicted is provided for in Christ’s death on the cross. It is God’s will to heal the sick from their infirmities and diseases. God is healing people today just like Jesus did when He walked the earth. Rick and Angela have shared international ministry from the refugee camps of Nepal, to the war zones of Burma. Since the beginning of their ministry they have successfully ministered to every race and major religious group. Here at home in the United States, they minister to the children in their local church, inmates, and to the homeless. Their real life experiences help them bring a balanced approach to ministry for young and old alike. Rick and Angela have become apathetic to religion and are more interested in each individual having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This understanding helps them remain sensitive and flexible in communicating this gospel message. At an early age Rick had his eyes towards the sky with a fondness for aviation. Rick was inspired by aviation after his Dad retired from the Air Force when he was very young. Following Rick’s graduation from high school he entered the United States Air Force and trained as a B-52 crew chief. The Air Force gave him his first real responsibilities of preparing a multi-million dollar aircraft to fly. The military provided him the opportunity to serve his country and to learn first-hand, real life applications of submission and authority. At the end of his duty Rick was honorably discharged from the Air Force and built on his training by obtaining two Federal Aviation Administration licenses. Rick has continued a career in the aerospace industry, working for over 30 years in the aviation profession.