Wenger Ministries

Ray and Rhoda both grew up in Christian homes, and were married in 1972. Ray's academic training focused on mathematics, music, science, and theology. It includes a Master's Degree in mathematics from the University of Virginia and a Th.M. from Grace Theological Seminary. He has taught in Christian secondary schools, and has done computer programming at Goddard Space Flight Center.

Rhoda's lifestyle commitment to the Biblical role of women is the basis for her ministry of teaching other women how to truly love their husbands and their children.

Since 1987 the Wengers have been involved in itinerant ministry. Their nine children have accompanied their parents on extensive travel in North America, giving seminars in churches on a wide variety of subjects. The children were a vital part of the itinerant ministry as they illustrated the principles of child training, and as they ministered to audiences in family singing and in Bible memory recitation.

Some of the ministry has been to other continents (Africa, Asia, Central America), where the teaching was translated into local languages.

In the mid 80’s a pastor encouraged Ray to begin giving seminars on how to have a godly family. Soon people started asking Ray for written material, so he wrote a book, Divine Design for the Family. As the years went by, traveling and teaching became a full time ministry.

The Wengers continue to travel, spending between four to six months out of each year on the road. Since the first seminar in 1987, Ray has been speaking on an expanding number of topics. Some of them include:

Divine Design for the Family
The Centrality of the Cross
Lessons from the Book of Judges
Insights from Genesis
Biblical Separation from the World
Letters to the Seven Churches (Rev 1-3)
The Unveiling of Christ (Rev 4-22)
Insights for Home School
Attributes of God
Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage
The Christian’s Relationship to the Old Testament
The Purpose of the Church
Biblical Eldership
New Testament Authority and the Book of Ephesians
How to Study the Bible
The Book of Romans
The Book of Ephesians


As the children got older, they became involved in other things, but the younger ones continued to travel in ministry with the family.

Rachelle (1975) is a Wycliffe Bible translator for a group of nomadic cattle herders in Africa. She is particularly focused on Old Testament translation, and is also involved in teaching Hebrew to other translators.

Renee (1977) has spent several years in Africa helping produce literacy materials for the same group Rachelle is working with. She spent two years working as a chef at a New Tribes Mission training center in North Coates, England. She is presently food service manager at a Bible Camp in Michigan.

Roland (1979) spent several years working as a pilot for a company that provided aviation services for various organizations worldwide. He presently lives with his wife and infant son in Lima, Peru, where he provides air transportation for embassy personnel. Roland's skills as a pilot give him opportunity for ministry in various contexts. His aviation experience has involved projects in many countries including Jamaica, Aruba, Panama, Algeria, Afghanistan, Peru, and northern Canada.

Rosalyn (1982) is a Registered Nurse, and a nationally certified midwife, and has delivered many babies in Pennsylvania.

Rolanda (1984) lives at home and works in the neurological intensive care unit at a local hospital as an RN. She has pursued further studies, and plans to become a physicians assistant and then work abroad.

Rhonda (1986) is a nationally certified midwife. She spent about six months delivering babies at a hospital in Togo, West Africa. Presently she is in France learning French, in preparation for long-term service in Togo.

Raphael (1988) enjoys exploring the quirks of operating systems, and frequently on trips he would help people with their computer problems. He started a business doing free-lance programming and web page design. He is also pursuing collegiate studies for a degree in graphic design.

Ryan (1991) is working at a tire shop, and going to college to obtain certification as an automotive mechanic.

Rosetta (1995) is still in home school, and enjoys knitting, custom card design, and taking care of babies.