Meet Us

Kara Kuhn

Kara is serving as West Africa Data Coordinator, remotely supporting Bible translation, scripture engagement, and literacy projects across the region. 

She and her husband, Rev. Mike Kuhn, were previously involved in a translation project in Cameroon, where he served as exegete for the Nizaa New Testament and she homeschooled their four children, Tobias, Gideon, Gloria, and Jubilee.

Their family is now based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, where Kara is working from home, Mike is teaching at Concordia Lutheran Seminary, and the children are attending school. 

Rev. Ron Mohr, Executive Director

Rev. Mohr is an ordained pastor in Lutheran Church Canada, and has served several congregations in senior and vacancy roles since 1986. He also served as a hospital chaplain in Sarnia, Ontario (1990-1992) and in Cincinnati, Ohio (1992-1997).  He comes to LBTC from serving asthe LCC East District Mission Executive/Mission Encourager (2014-2018).  In 2018 he accepted LBTC’s call to serve as Executive Director. Pastor Mohr supervises and advises the field missionaries, Home Office staff, and volunteers, promotes and maintains strong relationships with partner churches and translation organizations, and works in development domestically to help fund LBTC’s work overseas.

Pastor Mohr is married to the joy and love of his life, Karen, and they have two married children and five beautiful grandchildren.

Tara Bradley Accounting Supervisor and Office Manager

Tara is a long-time LBTC employee, serving in the Kitchener Home Office since 2003. Her responsibilities include maintaining financial records, payroll, communication with government departments, and other tasks. She also co-ordinates the efforts of LBTC volunteers involved in mailing and office work.

Tara is married to Gary, and has two children, Kristen and Jennifer. They are members of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Conestogo, Ontario.

Some Previous LBTC Missionaries

  • Martin and Joan Weber, serving the Kwanja and several other language groups in Cameroon for more than 38 years  (see left)
  • Kayla Falkenholt serving as a missionary children teacher in Galim, Ngaoundere and Yaounde
  • Ted and Gloria Engel, serving in Guatemala with the Pokomchi Indians
  • Horst and Eugenie Schulz, support workers in Papua New Guinea
  • Bob and Jean Schmitt, Limba literacy in Sierra Leone
  • Richard Roth, short-term computer operator and trainer in Sierra Leone and Liberia
  • Tim and Bonnie Stime, translators with the Atikamekw Indians in Quebec
  • Darren Schiemann, printshop manager in Liberia and Kazakstan
  • Lorraine Toderash, Kompana translation in Cameroon
  • Scott and Annette Westerman, computer training and support, and language survey in Cameroon.