Bland, Bob & Bernie

The Bland Diet

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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever.

Hebrews 13:8

Robert “Bob” and Bernie Bland are originally from Chillicothe, Ohio, and are  the founders of Teen Missions  International. Bob has also been the  director since the ministry began on May  7, 1970.  Before they started Teen  Missions Bob was a pastor, union  plumber and Youth for Christ  director. Bob and Bernie were married in 1949 and have two children. Their daughter Cathy is married to Randy Stringer, a professor at Grove City College in Pennsylvania, and they have two children, Joshua & Catherine Noel. Their son Robin married a former staffer, Maxine Boyle and they have two children Joel Ray (deceased) and Tara. Robin works at the Kennedy Space Center and Maxine is the manager of the Sonrise R.V. Park.

Together Bob and Bernie faithfully carry out the vision of seeing young people serve the Lord around the world.  Bob’s heart for AIDS orphans in Africa gave birth to two distinct ministries: AIDS Orphans & Street Children and Motorcycle Sunday School Mission.  Both these organizations work directly with orphans in Africa by fulfilling their physical and spiritual needs.  When and if they have a spare moment Bob can be found doing yard work and Bernie enjoying a book.

Prayer Requests

  • Continued good health
  • Safety in all their travels
  • Wisdom in running Teen Missions and its ministries

Birthdays

  • Bob – December 8
  • Bernie – August 14

Anniversary

  • June 11, 1949
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