David and Karin Mappes
Karin Mappes and her husband David moved to Oneida, Tennessee in June of 2022 to begin a transition in their ministry and careers. Karin served for 35 years as an occupational therapist ministering to children with special needs in the public school system and served alongside David in his pastoral and academic ministry. They entered pastoral vocational ministry in 1989 and have served in numerous churches. David continues to serve as a Bible/theology professor for several Christian colleges and seminaries (see https://www.davidmappes.com/. They have two married daughters, Ruth and Abigail. Ruth and her husband Joe are the parents of the three grandchildren: Maggie Joe (3) and Penny May (1) and little brother arriving in July, 2024.They began attending Crossroads Community Baptist Church in McCreary County, Kentucky and became part of that faith family in September of 2022. They became board members of Only He Gets the Glory, a sister ministry to Crossroads, in February 2024. Dave and Karin have found joy in having more time together studying the Word, caring for their new home, and ministering within the context of their new faith family at Crossroads.
Karin's Ministry
Karin began volunteering weekly at The Lord's Cafe in September 2022. Karin has the spiritual gift of hospitality and finds serving at the cafe incredibly fulfilling and honoring to the Lord. She has found joy in all aspects of the cafe ministry including baking in the kitchen, encouraging and training staff and volunteers, bringing devotions, serving tables and especially praying with cafe customers.
This summer Karin has cleared her schedule to step into her new role of Hospitality Management at The Lord's Cafe and is excited to follow the Lord as He leads in this ministry. She is approved to serve through the Kentucky Mission Service Corps Missionary (KY-MSC) and is endorsed by Crossroads Community Baptist Church.
Learn More About Karin!
Want a unique way to experience the Mappes hospitality and support Karin in ministry? Learn mor e about the Comeberland Cottage!
Karin Mappes and her husband David moved to Oneida, Tennessee in June of 2022 to begin a transition in their ministry and careers. Karin served for 35 years as an occupational therapist ministering to children with special needs in the public school system and served alongside David in his pastoral and academic ministry. They entered pastoral vocational ministry in 1989 and have served in numerous churches. David continues to serve as a Bible/theology professor for several Christian colleges and seminaries (see https://www.davidmappes.com/. They have two married daughters, Ruth and Abigail. Ruth and her husband Joe are the parents of the three grandchildren: Maggie Joe (3) and Penny May (1) and little brother arriving in July, 2024.They began attending Crossroads Community Baptist Church in McCreary County, Kentucky and became part of that faith family in September of 2022. They became board members of Only He Gets the Glory, a sister ministry to Crossroads, in February 2024. Dave and Karin have found joy in having more time together studying the Word, caring for their new home, and ministering within the context of their new faith family at Crossroads.
Karin's Ministry
Karin began volunteering weekly at The Lord's Cafe in September 2022. Karin has the spiritual gift of hospitality and finds serving at the cafe incredibly fulfilling and honoring to the Lord. She has found joy in all aspects of the cafe ministry including baking in the kitchen, encouraging and training staff and volunteers, bringing devotions, serving tables and especially praying with cafe customers.
This summer Karin has cleared her schedule to step into her new role of Hospitality Management at The Lord's Cafe and is excited to follow the Lord as He leads in this ministry. She is approved to serve through the Kentucky Mission Service Corps Missionary (KY-MSC) and is endorsed by Crossroads Community Baptist Church.
Learn More About Karin!
Want a unique way to experience the Mappes hospitality and support Karin in ministry? Learn mor e about the Comeberland Cottage!
