Author Archives: Mike Kramer


Dan Rinke – Brother, Accountant, Friend

Dan Rinke

The family values of faith, hard work, dependability, and loyalty that are so much a part of the lives of those who live in rural America certainly have left a mark on Dan Rinke. Having moved to a working farm just north of Capac, Michigan at the age of six, Dan quickly came to know …
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Called From Many Churches, Races, and Nations

Franciso Aguilar

Brothers Celebrate Lifelong and Full Commitments. This past August The Servants of the Word celebrated the lifelong commitment of our Mexican brother, Francisco Aguilar, at the brotherhood center in Chelsea, Michigan. On the same day, Luis Arce (Costa Rica) renewed his full commitment. Also, renewing his full commitment June 18 in Northern Ireland but unable …
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Mike Shaughnessy – Faithfully Serving the Word

Mike Shaughnessy

In the early hours of the morning, the light at the Kairos office in North America can sometimes be seen burning. Neighbors may occasionally wonder if someone accidentally left the office light on. Those who know Mike Shaughnessy can tell them otherwise. There is a high degree of probability that Mike is “burning the midnight …
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Mike Kramer

About Mike Kramer

Mike is a lifelong committed brother who lives in Grand Rapids. He is the director of the Kairos mission trips in North America. He is originally from Alliance, Nebraska.