Missionary Biography

Ricky & Cindy Davis
Open Bible Baptist Church
Brooklyn, Connecticut

The Laborers

Both Ricky and Cindy had doubts about their salvation. Ricky had made a profession of faith in high school; received assurance of salvation at a later time; and afterwards, the Lord confirmed his call to the ministry. Cindy finally made sure she was saved in January 1991. They are homeschooling their three children: Joshua-11, Hannah-9; and Stephen-6.

The Work

Brother Davis pastored for five years at Calvary Baptist Church in Hiawassee, GA. Three-years later, the Lord called him to church planting. By January 1998, they were with Baptist Home Missions and started Open Bible Baptist Church in Plainfield, CT, that Easter Sunday. After one year, the church was chartered; and eleven months later, they moved their services to Brooklyn, CT, to meet in a renovated Grange Hall. The church purchased that building in December 2000. They have an attendance of 35-50 on Sunday mornings, with three, recent professions of faith as a result of their church people witnessing and Hannah sharing the gospel with her friend next door. For the last six months, Ricky has been conducting home Bible studies with two families and four individuals by using the Source of Light materials. They are seeing greater excitement, growth, and maturing among their people. This month, they are praying for God's blessings with a revival meeting with Dan Souza from Waterbury, CT.

The Requests

• Cindy's dad, who had open-heart surgery in August which included five bypasses
• Ricky's mother as she continues to recover from the death of her husband
• Pressing financial needs for the family as Ricky is working Fridays and Saturdays
• Struggling finances of the church due to a required upgrade of their septic system
• The salvation of more people
• A greater mission outreach for their church
• Revival services October 27 through November 1