Laurel Ellis

Laurel first went to Latin America in 1982 as a missionary associate alongside her husband, Rick, helping establish new churches in Argentina and Paraguay. They subsequently became career missionaries planting churches in Loja, Ecuador and in several cities in Chile. During those years three sons were born on the mission field. 

In 2017 Rick unexpectedly died of a heart attack. Laurel continues to follow God’s call as a missionary in Cuenca, Ecuador. She serves alongside Ecuadorian pastors and the missionary team, helping them to expand their ministries including church planting as well as identifying and developing leaders. She is also involved in training and mentoring Ecuadorian and AGWM missionaries.