Meet the Team
Doug & Paula Ley
If it's one thing that defines us, it is this: We are both committed to Jesus Christ…
no matter the call, no matter the cost.
From the business world to the military, from over 10 years in the pastorate to the last 25 years in overseas work (seminaries and leadership) we are passionate about helping others know the freedom only to be found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and living in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Doug received his ThM (Master of Theology) degree from Dallas Seminary and a DMin (Doctorate of Ministry) in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. As President of Serving Beyond Borders, he serves the Evangelical Spirit-filled ministry that seeks to encourage and empower cross-cultural workers and nationals in their work to advance the Gospel throughout the world.
Paula has served in leadership positions with various organizations and churches both home and abroad; serving in discipleship, pastoral care, women’s initiatives, and administration. She holds a BTh (Bachelor of Theology) from Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary, and is a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor.
Doug and Paula have four married children spread across the world, and twenty-one grandchildren (!). And like the Apostle John in 3 John 4, they have no greater joy than to know their children walk in truth, whose name is Jesus! They truly believe that the legacy of making disciples who make disciples begins in the home and multiplies outward.
When not traveling, they also serve at a thriving church in the Tampa Bay area, training young men and women to make disciples who make disciples.
You can reach Doug or Paula at: dpley@servingbb.org
Josiah & Larissa Ley
Missionaries / Social Media Director
Josiah - Growing up in the Middle East, and then serving in missions with Operation Mobilization, Josiah brings to SBB the eyes and experience of a missionary.
Josiah served the local church the last five years as a worship pastor, and currently serving in at The Oaks Church in Liberty Hill, Texas. Josiah also brings to the ministry the heart of a shepherd.
Larissa - Consistently serving her local church in a number of leadership areas (worship, women, etc.), Larissa has the incredible talent of an artist’s eye, merging photography and digital arts. She also serves as SBB’s social media director extraordinaire!
You can reach The Leys at: josiah@servingbb.org
The Team in which SBB is founded is a group of like-minded Believers who serve in their local church, and have a kingdom-centered heart for God’s wider world.
SBB Board Members
Jon & Jill Strong
“We realize each touch-point with those of whom we may encounter are orchestrated by God. It is with this mindset we purposefully carry-on, taking part in Gods story-line to further the Kingdom.”
Michael & Shelise Boso
“Out of our own experience of pain and loss, we have a passion for those to come to the full knowledge of the saving grace of Jesus Christ both here in the US, and across the world.”
Ray & Linda Thompson
“God has also given us a heart for short-term missions, and missionaries. Our goal is to spread the Gospel, as well as minister and encourage missionaries in far-away countries. We are blessed and humbled to serve with SBB.”