Larry and Dianne work with the GIDI church(the Evangelical Church of Indonesia). Wycliffe is dedicated to seeing God’s Word become accessible to all people in a language and format that speaks to their heart. GIDI Partners with Wycliffe to Target 54 of the 270 language groups in Papua. 30 languages have scripture work in progress.

Larry, an electrical engineer and former jungle pilot, works with media. GIDI’s growing media team now includes the Suara Tabi Jayapura Radio station, a quarterly print publication for the church, and video/audio work in various situations. A new initiative creates apps to put scripture portions on smart phones. While working remotely in the USA, Larry has been editing videos for training worldwide with emdc.online. Larry also works with films like the Jesus Film, helping make those films available in local languages through dubbing, training and team building.

Dianne, a physician, helps Wycliffe members stay healthy on the field, works with several GIDI personnel: training in health and community development through mentoring, formal and non-formal education. She teaches community development, sustainable agriculture, and health at the STAKIN Bible school.

Larry and Dianne began working in Indonesia in 1996. They are in the States on remote assignment while assisting with care of their aging parents. Daughter Lizby is in Rapid City, South Dakota seeking where God wants her and helping take care of her niece Kate part time. David is working in Yankton South Dakota. Jonathan and his wife Anoushka now have Masters degree from SDSMT. Anoushka and Jonathan had our first grandchild, Kate, in March 2024. They live and work remotely in Rapid City SD.