Joshua and Louise Pagden

After studying French in Paris, Josh and Louise are currently training at BMS' International Mission Centre in Birmingham. In May 2010 it is planned that they will be going to Guinea.

Although born in South Africa, Josh spent most of his childhood in Shrewsbury. He trained as a nurse and has spent most of his working life in walk-in centres and emergency departments.

Louise's degree in geography and Spanish led her on to work at a Baptist church in Buenos Aires with Latin Link. She then trained as primary school teacher and, after teaching for a number of years, Louise became a primary languages consultant for the schools' inspection and advisory service in Hampshire. Josh and Louise were married in December 2006. They have a son, Benjamin, born June 2009. Their home church is Christ Church, Winchester.

In Guinea, Josh will work as a nurse and Louise as a teacher (alongside being a mother) in a church plant situation as part of an international team in north west Guinea.

The couple have an active life, taking part in many sports, from cycling to sailing. Louise enjoys art; Josh plays the harp.

We are hoping to arrange a church meeting with this family before they go to Guinea.

For more information (and pictures) go to this link:-
http://www.bmsworldmission.org/uploads/documents/0911%20Pagden.pdf