Ellen Dunbar
During their 34 years of service as missionaries with WGM, Tom and Ellen certainly had their share of adventures and battles. Throughout their time ministering to people in Honduras, Mexico, and Paraguay, they stood firm knowing that God had led them to each place.
“Anything that might be looked on as a sacrifice simply isn’t; the Lord has given us more than we could ever imagine,” Ellen said.
Ellen received her calling when she was young and earnestly pursued ministry throughout her whole career. She met her husband when they were attending Cascade College, and they worked as full-time missionaries for 34 years.
Over the course of their ministry, they served in Honduras, Mexico, and Paraguay, and stood firm in the Lord’s guidance for their ministry through every one of their transitions.
They retired from WGM in 2002, but continued making trips to Honduras several times after retirement. They returned to volunteer in the guesthouse and minister to the pastors until Tom passed in 2025.
Ellen’s ministry has resumed from the states as she ministers to the Hispanic population in her community. She has five children, thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, who have had the pleasure of witnessing her and Tom’s dedication to the Lord’s call on their lives.