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Robert V. Ferguson
Our missionary at
Red Bird Mission


Robert Ferguson began service at Red Bird Mission in July 1994 as Director of Education after having completed 30 years in education in Indiana.  He taught vocational agriculture for seven years, served as an assistant principal for four years, and as principal four 14 years.  He went back to school at Ball State University in 1993 to be a graduate assistant in Educational  Leadership and worked toward a doctorate after serving five years as a public school superintendent.  Bob has a BS Degree in Agriculture in Education from Purdue University.  He also earned a M.S. Degree in School Administration and an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Purdue University.  Bob's wife, Paula, is currently a paralegal with an Indianapolis law firm.
Bob has served the United Methodist Church in several local church positions.  He was a Lay Leader and served on many church committees.  He and his wife are both presently Certified Lay Speakers in the Muncie District of the North Indiana Conference and sing in the choir at the Daleville UMC whenever possible.  Bob also teaches a Sunday School Class.
The Fergusons enjoy visiting their five children and 11 grandchildren when they have time.  Bob also enjoys playing the guitar and singing.  he and Paula have been know to do special numbers for church services when asked.

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