The Richardsons were appointed UPCI foreign missionaries in 1974. They ministered with Jerry’s missionary parents in Madagascar for six years. Jerry was appointed Field Superintendent after his father retired. In 1996 the Foreign Missions Board appointed him regional director, and as such he has oversight of the entire Africa Region. In addition to being an “honorary grandmother” to all the MKs in Africa, Vickie also serves as coordinator of Africa Network of Prayer. The Richardsons travel extensively every year throughout the region visiting our missionary families and churches and serve as liaison between the missionary and Foreign Missions Division.