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Don Tietz

In 1998 Don heard of a M.O.V.E. trip to Mexico to build Puente de Amistad, a youth missions base, and immediately signed up knowing the Lord was calling him to go! Don knew upon arriving in Mexico that this was something he loved and was called to do. The fellowship and growth of the men as they worked laughed and cried together was special and he knew he needed to be a part of this! The impression M.O.V.E made on Don that first year did not lessen. He has been on every trip since, being blessed to work alongside some of the greatest men in this world today. Missionaries who give their lives 24-7 for the Lord, Church leaders, Church members and the men of MOVE are some of the best people he’s come to know.

Don’s been blessed to work with and learn from Ray Rexius over the past 11 years. He has become a mentor and friend to Don like no other. In 2004 Ray asked if Don would become his assistant director for M.O.V.E. In 2006 Ray stepped down as Director and Don became National Director. He has been blessed as he has seen the calling the Lord put in his heart come to pass in a way totally unexpected. Don, with his good friend and Christian Brother Dave Bethany and Ray Rexius continues to work towards growing this ministry as the Lord allows.

Don’s greatest joy in ministry has been being involved in M.O.V.E. It’s not only the joy of building a Church for a ministry in a foreign country; it’s also the ministry to the men of M.O.V.E. There is no greater ministry he’s seen that reaches men who may be strong, weak, or hurting. When twenty to forty men are put together over two weeks a bond is formed that CANNOT be broken. Their focus on the Lord and their families strengthens and they go home different than they came. To be even a small part of that is truly a blessing beyond belief!

Men Of Vision Evangelize was led by Ray Rexius for nearly twenty years. His love of the ministry has helped it to flourish as the Lord has blessed his dedication. In 2007 Ray stepped back from the National Director's role but remains active in MOVE on the board. Today MOVE is directed by Don Tietz as National Director and Dave Bethany as Project Construction Director. This year we have added two more members to the leadership team as board members. Don Porter and Steve Drake will add their skills and love of the ministry to the MOVE team as we continue to grow and prepare for the future of this men's ministry.

Meet each of the five members of this leadership team:

Ray Rexius- Former National Director, Board Member

Ray Rexius

Ray was the Director for MOVE for almost 19 years. He was a team member several years earlier in 1981 on the first MOVE missionary project .The project was to build a Bible School in the Bislig area on the island of Mindanao. There Ray caught the vision that men grow most when they have an opportunity to leave all behind and use all their strength and energy serving the Lord, and also by serving others much less fortunate then we are. He realized how important the Open Bible missionary program was, but didn’t realize until then, how much the men could benefit too, as well as their churches and families. Neither did Ray realize that six years later, in 1987. he would be asked to direct the MOVE ministry for Open Bible.

Don Tietz- Current National Director

David Bethany - Project Construction Director

For more than 20 years David has been involved in MOVE through leadership in his local church MOVE group, leading construction teams from Southern California, or directing the construction for the National MOVE organization. Over that span of time David has also led numerous weekend teams to Tijuana, Mexico to build and repair houses, build a “Kids Kitchen” and minister to hundreds of less fortunate people. David also organized and led several Men’s Retreats while serving as the district leader for Southern California MOVE in the early 1990’s. One of the more fun ministries that David was involved in was the five years he served as the Southern California Children’s Ministry Junior Camp Activity Director. Between the water wars and screaming warm ups one was never sure who had more fun – the kids, or David. However, the best part was watching hundreds of children make commitments to the Lord.

Donald Dean Porter- MOVE Chaplain, Board Member

Don has 5 children, 7 Grandchildren, and 6 Great grandchildren. He pastors three Churches, has served as Central Regional M.O.V.E. Director and as Regional Director for Mobil Kingdom Builders. He has taken men on short term mission trips in the US which included, Oregon, Florida, Missouri and in his home state of Iowa. Don started going on M.O.V.E. trips in 1987 and found that a strong bond developed between men on these trips. Men might come as Church attendees but go home as Godly Passionate Men of God. Don believes that men need to discover themselves and that M.O.V.E. helps this to happen.

Steven Drake - Board Member

Steve first joined the MOVE team in 2001 on a trip to Papua New Guinea. Since then he has traveled with MOVE on 6 other trips around the world. Steve has a passion to see men have the opportunity to serve in the mission field while allowing the Lord to work in their own lives.

Steve and his wife Pam serve on the youth staff at First Church of the Open Bible in Spokane, WA and have taken several teams to Tijuana, Mexico to build houses for local families and to minister to others in the community. He also serves as an elder in the church, leads a home bible group with Pam, and has hosted students for Spokane Master Commission.

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