missionary

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Bonta, a U.S. citizen, was born in Quezon City, Philippines, in 1972, when his parents were working there as missionaries, and immigrated with his family to California as an infant.

From Los Angeles Times

Some are missionary groups such as United Bible Societies, whose primary activity globally is translating and distributing bibles, and Samaritan’s Purse, a U.S.-based evangelical group that provides medical care and other emergency services.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Pope Leo spent two decades as a missionary in Peru, Hicks worked at an orphanage in El Salvador from 2005 to 2010, according to a biography released by the New York archdiocese.

From BBC

When her sons were born, and missionaries knocked on the door, she says she "felt the Holy Ghost's presence".

From BBC

DeVaughn, the daughter of missionaries, grew up in Argentina and lived in Mexico before coming to the U.S. and starting to work at the church.

From Los Angeles Times