Growing up in a Christian home was a good start for both of us! Ernie accepted the Lord with his father as a child, and Carol as a teen. As always, the Lord was preparing us both all along the way, giving us contact with both the Spanish language and Argentina.

Carol is trained as a teacher, and loves music. Ernie is trained both as an electrical engineer and a Pastor. Both of us served in a short-term missions program of two years, Carol in Venezuela and Ernie in Aruba. Through this the Lord not only brought us together, but gave us a desire to have a future together in Missions.

Ernie attended Seminary soon after our marriage and the Lord brought many "life experiences" along with his classroom studies! It included dealing with death, illness, depression, and patience. Our desire was to serve again in a Spanish speaking country, but not knowing where. Baptist Mid-Missions hosted the School of Church Planting and there we were impacted by the need in Argentina. Being accepted with the Mission in 1990, deputation, language school, and the visa process all culminated in our arrival in Argentina in 1996 with our boys, Eric (13 yr) and John (11 yr) ready for a Church planting ministry, with a focus on discipleship. The children's ministry has been greatly blessed.

Carol loves raising plants, music, reading, and sunsets. Ernie enjoys photography, fishing, antique cars, and computers. We also both have fun with our dog, "Linda," now 12 years old.

We have two sons, Eric and John. Eric is 24 and lives in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He graduated from Piedmont Baptist College in '07. He is an accomplished violinist, computer buff, and is currently raising his own pet fox.

John is 22 and lives nearby in Córdoba. He enjoys animals, loves cars, and is a man of many talents.

Susan Swigart, although not a relative, is our co-worker and considered part of the family. Susan loves working with children and spending time with her dog Lila.