OUR MISSIONARIES 

We’ve often referred to our lives serving the Lord as “a roller coaster ride”. God has taken us to and through many places and experiences. From a whirlwind first year of marriage, to 10 years in Ghana, and then on to Guinea, we’ve seen a lot. We believe that God brings us through experiences in order to share with others what He can do in our lives. So take a seat on our roller coaster and get ready to experience what God is doing in the lives of one family, and in the world of West Africa.

The Rev. Daniel and Kathy Conrad serve the Lord through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in the Dominican Republic. In this role, Daniel serves as a professor at Concordia the Reformer Seminary in Palmar Arriba, Dominican Republic. The seminary provides theological education to future pastors who come from 11 countries in Latin America. By the grace of God, Daniel helps prepare pastors who will serve throughout the region.

Daniel was born in Saginaw, Mich. He earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. (1984). He is currently working on his thesis for his doctorate in missiology from Concordia Theological Seminary. Daniel completed his pastoral vicarage and was a missionary for 20 years in Venezuela (1984–2003). While serving in Venezuela, he focused on the formation and mentoring of national pastors in that country.

Daniel served as the pastor at Zion Lutheran Church, Terra Bella, Calif., (2003–2014) prior to receiving the call to serve first in Mexico and now in the Dominican Republic.

Kathy was born in Dearborn, Mich. She studied for two years at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She worked as a teacher’s aide and served with Daniel in

Venezuela before heading to the mission field. 

Daniel and Kathy have a beautiful daughter, Ana, who is now enrolled in college in the United States. The Conrads enjoy traveling, reading and learning about the cultures in Latin America.  

Pray for the Conrads as they serve in the Dominican Republic. Ask God to give Daniel strength and wisdom as he teaches future pastors, as well as to raise up more pastors to serve His people throughout Latin America. Let us give thanks that the Conrads are serving God’s children in this part of the world.