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- Merv Walker was born in New Zealand to missionaries in Indonesia. He spent much of his childhood there. His parents, Dal & Dorothy Walker later established a Bible School in Tawamangu, Sekolah Alkitab which has trained over 3,000 students.
Merv attended Southwestern Assemblies of God in Waxahachie, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, then graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a degree in history. While serving as assistant pastor to Gospel Lighthouse Church in Dallas, TX for nearly 4 years, he was challenged to pioneer a new work in Garland, TX. There, together with his wife and family he pastored New Life Fellowship for 21 years. In 1991, Merv and Darlene received the call to come and serve at the Kaua'i Bible Church in Hawaii.
Darlene, his wife, is an ordained minister as well, speaking at conferences, churches, and ministries both national and international. They have been married since July of 1963 and have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. Missions is an active part of their vision and ministry.
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